dot inspection

Unfortunately as a driver you are still responsible for your truck while in operation. Same with tires. THIS is why one reason I always tried to go no more then 90 minutes driving without getting out and looking at my truck.

 

I personally feel that's some pretty drastic thinking. Being sent home and quitting driving altogether for getting popped due to a low beam light out is a bit much. There will be points, but it shouldn't be a SERIOUS impact. It's kind of ##### isn't it? You could do like Moose and get out every 90 minutes to make sure everything is in proper working order, and that's probably a good idea, but sometimes time won't allow it depending on how hard you're running. Sometime it's just the luck of the draw. You could do a good pre-trip and then get popped an hour down the road for something that you checked, that appeared, at the time, to be in good working order. #### happens on the road and when it comes to these trucks, DOT will find something, somewhere, if they are REALLY wanting to.

 

In my case I was also getting my butt out of that seat. DVT is a serious problem. I have brought it up many times in here. I agree that sometimes you no matter how much you want you can't get out. However it is healthier to do so and just maybe you will see something that needs fixed. Years ago I did this before crossing scales in California, Ohio or Virginia!

 

Sounds like a great time. It'll be alright OP.

 

Oh me oh my headlight out !

 

I heard this was a selfie of the head of the California DOT.

 

While I belive you the light was working when the shift was started... (Why would one lie here?)

Gotta see if from the officers side. They see the same truck driving by with lights out for several days at a time (before they get the opportunity to pull them over) and when pointed out the driver says "Oh, that was working during my pre-trip" Sucks when it happens but not much can be done.

As for consequences it will go against the company's CSA score for 6 points (tripled on first year). It will be on the driver PSP report too. Think is, it's just a single equipement violation. It will only start to become an issue if it keeps happening.