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DOT fail for trolley brake not working?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by PermanentTourist, Dec 8, 2018.

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  1. Dec 8, 2018 #1
    PermanentTourist

    PermanentTourist Heavy Load Member

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    So my trolley brake seems to be broken, I had a whole another post about that.

    Here's my question though: can I fail a DOT inspection because of that? I'm in the middle of a load, trying to decide if I need to fix it ASAP or can wait until a better time.

    I know some trucks don't even have it to begin with, but there's the whole inoperative equipment thing too, like, if I already have it then it must be working...

    Any thought?
     
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  3. Dec 8, 2018 #2
    Jwhis

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    I’ve had 2 level ones in GA in the past 3 months and neither time was I asked to check the trolley. They just did standard air brake test and checked the parking brake from under the trailer (had me set and release it)
     
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  4. Dec 8, 2018 #3
    Freddy57

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    I've never been asked to use the trolley valve during an inspection.
     
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  5. Dec 8, 2018 #4
    Gdog66223

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    I've had 2 level 2 this year.. 1 in MT and other in MO.. neither times did they ask to check my trolley valve..
     
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  7. Dec 8, 2018 #5
    IluvCATS

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    I’ve had 6 inspections and never did anyone check the trolley. Toodaloo
     
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  8. Dec 8, 2018 #6
    snowwy

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    I've had over 100 inspections. I don't recall ever being asked for the trolley.

    Had the abs trailer light checked 1 time though. In MT.
     
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  9. Dec 8, 2018 #7
    PermanentTourist

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    Thank you so much guys. I've had a few inspections myself but just couldn't remember if they had me do that trolley or not. Inspections are kind of a stressful time, it's all a blur of trying to not piss them off and following their directions.

    I guess I'll keep running until a 34 reset or something and then just replace it myself
     
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  10. Dec 8, 2018 #8
    IluvCATS

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    Good idea. Just roll. Do it later
     
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  11. Dec 9, 2018 #9
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    Lucky for you, new recruits may not know what that is. I'd get it fixed anyway. I used mine all the time, and never put brakes in my tractors.
     
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  12. Dec 9, 2018 #10
    Balakov100

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    A lot of trucks don't even have one.
     
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