Hi, I have reported to my DM and submitted DVIR as well about ELD malfunction , cracked windshield and light. As I know these are DOT violations and I will get CSA points if I'm going to drive my truck as is. I got to a shop to get light fixed and they told me that company refused to fix it. Now my DM wants me to deliver the load despite all these issues I have with the truck. What I have to do? I don't want to get fired nor to get CSA points or even something worse.
DOT violations.
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by avrgus3r, Apr 18, 2024.
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That's a personal choice call.
I'd deliver the load, then deal with the repairs.
If then the company doesn't want to do the repairs, find another job. -
Can’t you replaced a light bulb or headlight ? If ELD is malfunctioning, use paper log for back up. Windshield ?, that depends, if it cracked on drivers side or passenger side. If you get pulled in for inspection, explain that it just happened and your on your way to the terminal.
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How to change a headlight
How to test a fuse
How to replace a fuse
Just read your owners manual, search on a search engine or search on YouTube. If you can post on the forum you can search the internet or search YouTube.
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Let your DM know about your concerns, push for a safe solution. Stand up for your safety and job.
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1 - the malfuncitoning ELD is easy, go paper! part of that is the cracked windshield, run with it. Don't worry about anything to do with it, unless it is shattered, most officers will just let you go if you tell them the company will get it fixed.
2 - which light? is it a headlight? is it a marker light? which light.
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