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Message:: [QUOTE="K_R, post: 11210617, member: 310832"]Thanks everyone for the advice. I can see how this can get complicated seeing the different laws by state and moving interstate. I like the idea pushing for writing but not sure if it will be practical while on the job. Wonder if it's just better to research the carriers well on how they handle safety concerns in terms of allowing the driver to protect themselves against moving freight or trucks deemed unsafe. I'm new, still in the process of getting my CDL but I really want to look into these sorts of things because when I read some of the threads it's like you could find a company with great trucks but the one you get into have problems then they pressure you (the new driver) to move it. Suppose it's a simple check engine light. Seems some truckers wouldn't mind moving it after pre-trip but what if with the pressure of becoming a "team player" you drive it down the road and it stalls on the freeway causing accident, injury, or death? If I'm responsible for safety I should be able to simply say fix it, give me decent down pay or get me another truck, and keep it moving with no worries about job security. But ####, hope I don't end up shooting myself in the foot with all this.[/QUOTE]