POLL: Are you working during DOT blitz?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by iRookie, Jun 2, 2016.

Are you working during this year's DOT Roadcheck inspection blitz?

Poll closed Jun 12, 2016.
  1. YES: I'll be on the road.

    67.5%
  2. NO: I'm taking time Off.

    26.6%
  3. Not Sure.

    5.9%
  1. iRookie

    iRookie Light Load Member

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    How many of you have vacation plans from June 7-9?
     
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  3. Ezrider_48501

    Ezrider_48501 Road Train Member

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    dot blitz wont stop me from working, weather i am on the road or not depends on other factors. i cant say that i am a fan of being on the road during the blitz however
     
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  4. MidWest_MacDaddy

    MidWest_MacDaddy Road Train Member

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    South Carolina
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    Newbie Question: DOT Blitz??? What's that?
     
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  5. HalpinUout

    HalpinUout Road Train Member

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    Oct 2, 2011
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    Been on the road since I got my CDL in 08, and have driven more garbage than you would imagine, DOT Blitz seems like a big deal, it's not... If you get pulled in buy a lottery ticket...
     
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  6. flood

    flood Road Train Member

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    Dec 25, 2010
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    some years I work it and some years I'm off

    this year i'm off
     
  7. breadtrk

    breadtrk Heavy Load Member

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    Just do your #### job and drive on.
     
  8. Skate-Board

    Skate-Board Road Train Member

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    Aug 9, 2014
    Merrimack, NH
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    I never got pulling in for an inspection. Since I was the last truck in line for a while I asked the DOT guy what they were looking for. He said tires, cat walks and overall appearance before they pulling you around. Both times I was looked at there was DOT on each side of the truck and one in the back to look at trailer wheels.
     
  9. Socal Xpress

    Socal Xpress Road Train Member

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    Dec 6, 2014
    Los Angeles, Ca
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    It's not if you are running straight and your truck is in tip top shape. As an O/O I am choosing not to run next week.
     
  10. rickybobby

    rickybobby Road Train Member

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    Jul 10, 2010
    greensboro, nc
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    I have my AT next week. Will be off road for 2 weeks.
     
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  11. breadtrk

    breadtrk Heavy Load Member

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    Oct 4, 2015
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    Run right, nothing to be concerned about.

    Let's all hope they pull the trash off the road. The more white Volvo's and junkers they OOS, the more freight for real drivers.

    They should follow the trail from the crap truck to the company it came from and shut them down too.

    If law enforcement, would really enforce the law, and follow up, there would be less illegal, unsafe, and irresponsible clowns sharing our freight.
     
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