It's not about how clean your truck is...

Theres a motto @ the outfit I haul 4. Run them till they blow! I don't operate that way & the shop has figured that out. They c me & wince. Its my a/# in that seat.

 

Was she referring to you or your tractor/trailer?

 

Back in the day, it was always important to have good tires on the side the scale window's were on.

 

Always try to keep my truck as clean as I can..They look for messy trucks here, i.e., stuff thrown all over the dash, things piled into the door. All tells those who run the scales what type of driver you are. Keep a clean truck inside n out, keep yourself clean, proper pre-trips and truck checking during trips can help at the scales. It may sound like a lot of work but it takes only half an hour to check your truck. Longer to clean it but theres always down time for that.

 

Hi Truckinchic, I agree. I've always thought a clean truck shows you care about it and, to authorities, are more likely to keep it better maintained. Remember, "A dirty truck, is a dirty shame". BTW, looks good, (and the Mustang and K-Whopper look cool too )

 

I keep myself & my truck as clean as possible. I keep the truck waxed & my brightwork polished. When the officer walks up to my door, my log book, BOL and registration binder are waiting for him. It's worked well for me since 1974, I'm not planning to change anything.

 

I just keep two defensive Rat Terriers in my cab.

 

I just NEVER MAKE EYE CONTACT with DOT personal, maybe they won't see me!

 

I DO hope you're kidding. I used to stare them right in the eyes, to show them I wasn't afraid of them.