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catwalk dot

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by jtlaredo9566, Dec 13, 2013.

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  1. Dec 13, 2013 #1
    jtlaredo9566

    jtlaredo9566 Bobtail Member

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    I bought a kenworth t600 , had the dot and passed. it did not have a cat walk. Is the cat walk a dot requirement ,
     
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  3. Dec 13, 2013 #2
    Sublime

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    Not that I've ever seen.
     
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  4. Dec 13, 2013 #3
    KW Cajun

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    Nope, not DOT required as far as I know, and had combed thru the regs for this not too far back.
     
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  5. Dec 13, 2013 #4
    Lucar

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    Catwalk you say...
     
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  7. Dec 13, 2013 #5
    jtlaredo9566

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    yes the metal to step on , i have a flatbed rack , the truck came with a stepper but has no catwalk , just asking if its dot requirement to have one on,
     
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  8. Dec 13, 2013 #6
    biggare1980

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    My truck dont have one either and I've been inspected without anything being said. Think they are more a convenience than a required item.
     
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  9. Dec 13, 2013 #7
    KW Cajun

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    A catwalk is one of those "not-required" DOT items, but if it IS on your truck, it then can be scrutinized by DOT.
    (ie. If it has even 1 loose mounting bolt a DOT bear on a bad day can write you up for it).
     
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  10. Dec 13, 2013 #8
    Boka

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    It's not required but for your own sake go to a small fabrication shop and have them make you one out of a diamond plate. Should not be too expensive...
     
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  11. Dec 14, 2013 #9
    Richter

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    Many trucks pulling vans dont have them. They are not required, although OSHA and some shippers may have a problem with you stepping on the bare frame.
     
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  12. Dec 14, 2013 #10
    snowwy

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    i don't know if i'd use diamond plate. more chance to slip on the snow.

    get that other kind. can't think of the name or design but it's geared for traction so you don't slip on the ice and snow.

    just make sure there's a support in the middle to hold your body weight.
     
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