DOT Inspection

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  1. Feb 3, 2017 #1
    Exit310

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    When i hook my air lines & electrical cord to my trailer, if all three lines are still laying flat on the catwalk is this illegal or a violation?
     
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  3. Feb 3, 2017 #2
    lagbrosdetmi

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    It is illegal AND a violation.

    Zip ties and bungees my man.
     
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  4. Feb 3, 2017 #3
    w.h.o

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    They will get caught at the ends of of the catwalk. Either pulling them off while you turn or damaging them.
     
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  5. Feb 3, 2017 #4
    scottied67

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    Quick video how to fix that

     
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  7. Feb 3, 2017 #5
    STexan

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    This is probably the number 1 easily identifiable flag to get called in for an inspection [and at least 1 violation] or maybe a quick OOS order.
     
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  8. Feb 3, 2017 #6
    lagbrosdetmi

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    Why does someone with a class A cdl need to ask this.

    Sorry to be mean. Not really.
     
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  9. Feb 3, 2017 #7
    Crazytrucker77

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    Remember there's no such thing as a stupid question. We should be here to help each other not ridicule each other.
     
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  10. Feb 3, 2017 #8
    Exit310

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    Thanks!
     
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  11. Feb 4, 2017 #9
    reverendhandy

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    Bungees work great. You can also purchase a keeper at almost any truckstop.
    You do need to get them off of the catwalk.
    Bouncing around on that diamond plate can fray the lines, wear holes in the air lines and possibly short out your seven way.
     
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  12. Feb 4, 2017 #10
    pattyj

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    You don't wanna do that theyll get tangled up or start dragging.Get a bungy cord and one for an extra and and fix those lines so they're not hanging too low.
     
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