Log book Violation

As an ole bullhauler from way back, I have grown to respect and accommodate all and every truck inspector that I have come across. And you sir have proven to me that you are an authority figure. With that said, you can enter my trailer any time you want and check my load. BTW, make sure you bring your riot helmet, cup, and teeth guard. I will even open the door for ya.

 

I would love to see him inspect your load!

 

He better bring rubber gloves too ... just in case any of your load is "keestering" drugs.

 

I noticed Mr. nyc truck inspector hasn't come back on here, must not like getting flamed. Anyway, the last time I was inspected in Oregon, the officer came up to the passenger side step and asked for my logbook, which I handed to him and he went back to his car. Then he inspected my lights and turn signals and had me perform the air brake test. Simple, fast, and painless. And he wasn't the least bit arrogant about it. I went on my merry way and received no violations. I only drive regional between Idaho, Oregon, and Utah, but that one time zone change screws me up all the time. Especially when I'm trying to set my alarm clock in the sleeper berth.

 

Oh I think he was just having a bad day. Maybe not....Maybe that is just his personality. I hope not!!
I would rather have a sister in a brothel, then a brother on the police force!!

 

Question:
Why would you worry about setting your alarm clock, when technically it is the same time in your sleeper, than it is at your home terminal?
I just "add" one hour for each time zone west I travel.

 

did not mean to sound so arrogant with my post . and ive never locked up a driver for refusing to let me in his truck . as one of you pointed out there are alot more serious things to arrest people for where i work . i will give you an example of legally entering a trailer that happened to me . stop a freight van for an inspection and ask what he is hauling ? he says he does not know . ask if he is loaded and he says yes but he does not know what it is or who loaded it .after refusing , trailer seal is cut and inside is a couple of duffle bags alone on the floor . asked what is in them he says he dont know . driver aws arrested for 300 lbs of marijuana . went to court no problem with opening his trailer . if you have shipping papers and can explain what you have and where you are going you wont have a problem . as per sleepers , most are nasty and i dont want to go anywhere near them .if i came across the wrong way you have my apollgies . but if you dont know what the law is or what you can and cant do , dont give advice to other drivers that will get them in trouble . every violation and law i enforce i can show you on the spot in writing . also if asked by my superiors or the local district attorney i can articulate the reasons i took the actions i did and show them why in writing . 99 % of my inspections are from outside on the side step when checking low air warning buzzers and such .sometimes i need to do it myself . if i take any inappropriate actions during my inspections i would have been back driving a truck instead of inspecting them . if i am wrong i would like to see it in writing , like they say you learn something new every day . im not here to break b*lls , i came hear to hear different points of view and learn . any info i can give you guys that helps i will . drive safely ..

 

also the grammar comment was just a low blow .

 

Seriously, are you employed by the city of NY, or the state?

Also, do you ever sit at the GW and look for those who have an axle raised.

 

Roadkill, again you think you know it all. What would you do if I pop your seal? My guess is you would pop your cork. However, I pop the majority of the trucks I stop to check load securement and verify bills. We then re-seal the load with one of our seals, write down the original and the new seal number on the inspection. Hand the driver the old seal and a print out on the seal being broken, by who it was broken and what seal # replaced it. That is done by numerous inspectors I work with on a daily basis. And no we do not need a warrant to do it. The "cause" you seek is "I feel like it and I do it with all of my inspections for load securement and load verification reasons, period."