Becoming a DOT/scalehouse inspector

Here in my state, and nearby states, one MUST be a state trooper, THEN applies to the truck division. I'd only be assuming this is how it is done else where's.

 

If and I say IF you say that in hopes of getting off scott free, you're kidding yourself.

If and I say IF you are saying that because the ex-trucker would be MORE respectful and polite, then maybe you would have a chance at convincing me the ex-trucker would make a good DOT inspector. But let us not forget, in many areas, one MUST be a state trooper (or Highway Patrol officer) to be considered for the truck division, and I kinda think that would be a LONG waiting list. Then too, one's age at joining the police. Many states have an age limit, and retire age limit, or in the case of my state, a limit on years of service.

 

DOT? Meh? Most are OK and some are down right funny. The old guy at the Lamar, CO is a hoot. The lady at Limon, CO is mean as hell. Humans is all they are. The person behind the fuel desk can be a real jerk, and the driver parked beside you can be a real ###.
Some DOT are a sub branch of Highway Patrol.Others are a separate identity.
Government job? State job so the benefits vary from state to state.
Private sector uses wages to lure good employees. Government jobs use lower wages but provide great benefits to attract employees historically. Thats been the case.
Here is the reason why some become jerks. Not that its right mind you. They get tired of dealing with the same BS everyday. They get tired of seeing the same BS, tricks, dodges, stupidity of the public. Usually from the same people over and over again. Then some take it out on DOT for getting caught instead of manning up and accepting that they got caught. You can't fault a person who job it is to enforce the laws when they do so because you broke the law. I understand the frustration of being nit picked and handed a ticket. I've been in many a scale house waiting for one reason or the other usually handing over permits. I've seen too many drivers who get called in for some of the dumbest reasons and given a ticket and then they be mad feel all prosecuted for their own stupidity. Ignorance of the law is no excuse.....No one to blame but themselves but if you hear them tell it it was soooo unfair.

 

I wasn't going to say anything, but I have to. 1st, I don't think there are many ex-truckers that go into that line of work. It's always been an "us vs. them" deal. 2nd, and I'm not too sure on this, but when not on scale duty, aren't these troopers on patrol, and think of the ilk and carnage you'll run into. Troopers are getting shot left and right, even in scales. Dealing with people at their worst is just not something I'd be into. 3rd, the only thing I'd even half consider, is being a firefighter, where you actually help people in their time of need. I've said this before, but years ago, scale operators were older troopers ready to retire, and you could at least talk to them. As soon as this new wave of women troopers came in, it changed overnight. Like they had something to prove to men, or they saw their abusive father's face on your body and with the way women have been treated by men in the past, I suppose I can't really blame them. Again, not sure you are really serious about this, or just want to get us riled, but like others have said, truckers and LEO's don't mix well, they never have. Listen to Big Don, he is the voice of reason here.

 

It probably depends on the state. Best bet is to ask one next time you're pulled around back for an inspection.

You could also check into the FMCSA officers. They're federal law enforcement officers with all the pay and benefits of federal work. There aren't as many of them as state law enforcement officers and I don't know where they are, but it's a place to check. Your experience as a driver will help.

 

um, this might help.

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/ws...></string></var></struct></data></wddxPacket>

here's the basics;
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[TD="class: jobinfotd maroon"] 2015 Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer 1[/TD]
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[TD="class: jobinfotd"] Mon. 11/03/14 12:00 AM Pacific Time[/TD]
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[TH="class: jobinfo"]Salary:[/TH]
[TD="class: jobinfotd"] $2,912.00 - $3,773.00 Monthly[/TD]
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[TH="class: jobinfo"]Job Type:[/TH]
[TD="class: jobinfotd"]Full Time - Permanent[/TD]
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[TH="class: jobinfo"]Location:[/TH]
[TD="class: jobinfotd"] Multiple Locations Statewide, Washington[/TD]
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[TD="class: jobinfotd"] Washington State Patrol[/TD]
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it's a state police position.

 

So as we can see 50 grand to start out ain't happening even outside of Arkansas. I realize 48 is close but what kind of qualifications would one need to start there. Bear in mind cost of living is high in Washington.

 

Here in California they are employees of the CHP. I've considered it myself

 

where are you getting 50g to start out at, cuz i see less then 36g.

i have a friend who's wife worked the scale for 6 months. the pay was lousy and the benefits were virtually non existent.

that explains the high turnover and the weekly training blitzes they've been doing lately.