Threads such as this are why I don't comment here anymore. I just read and laugh.
In my career, I have placed many, many drivers out of service for not logging off-duty and sleeper berth properly. A driver will log two periods...
Always ask yourself: "Is what I'm doing, work related and benefiting the carrier?" If the answer is "yes," you would be in commerce. Purchasing...
391.11 " (a) A person shall not drive a commercial motor vehicle unless he/she is qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle. Except as...
Yes, you would need an oversize permit to travel in excess of 80,000 lbs on the interstate. And yes, overweight permits are typically only granted...
I have to ask - Where does FMCSA state you can run unregistered vehicles if they are unladen?
There's nothing keeping you from stopping and asking for an inspection. I'm guessing that quite often, they will do it. I wouldn't, but some...
As a CVSA certified inspector, I can tell you that Inspectors / officers are strictly forbidden to voluntarily perform an inspection when...
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement personnel work when driver's work. It's as simple as that. I've always thought it hilarious when drivers complain...
Where your truck is registered doesn't matter, as long as its registered. If you are based in Tx and are operating intrastate in Tx, then you...
I realize that you decided to let someone else haul but I'll still comment. If you are operating a tractor / trailer with load, NOT IN COMMERCE,...
The rules for "rear bumpers" are very specific. The rules for front bumpers are pretty generic and open to interpretation. If someone did an...
First - Raw sewage is not hazmat. So no hazmat endorsement is required. If the actual weight OR the GVWR exceeds 26000 lbs, you would need a class...
I am an evil LE person. I spend my days telling drivers that didn't have time to do a pre trip that parts of their truck are falling off. I stop...
In the state where I do commercial vehicle enforcement, you would not need a CDL or a log book. Having "not for hire," on your truck is...
In my state, either a plate OR registration is "prima facia" evidence of valid registration. It is a state violation for not having a plate, but...
My state accepts phone copies of oversize permits (if that's what you are talking about?) It I have additional questions, I read the number and...
I'm not sure how a scale would know that you were personal use only based soley upon you driving a "1 ton diesel?" Are 1 ton diesel's not allowed...
