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Driving with tow hooks still in bumper? WTH

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by tscottme, Jun 9, 2019.

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  1. Jun 9, 2019 #1
    tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

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    I'm seeing trucks almost every day at the fuel pumps with the tow hooks/rings still attached to the front bumper. Don't do that. The attorneys that will sue you & your company after to crash into someone with those on your bumper will make even more money. You're just asking for trouble from DOT.
     
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  3. Jun 9, 2019 #2
    Ridlingdj

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    They cant take them out of there bumpers all they know is how to go forward and follow a GPS they are mechanics
     
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  4. Jun 9, 2019 #3
    skellr

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    As are leaving Gators laying in the road after a blowout.
     
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  5. Jun 9, 2019 #4
    starmac

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    Some folks would gripe if hung with a new rope, what difference does it make to the dot , or any lawyer if you have tow hooks installed. Heck some trucks they are permanent fixtures.
    I have left mine , until some low life stole one of them, them things are pricey.
     
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  7. Jun 9, 2019 #5
    Bakerman

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    Maybe they are constantly breaking down and need to be towed alot.
     
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  8. Jun 9, 2019 #6
    REO6205

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    On our trucks that go off-road we leave the tow hooks in all year round. That way we know where they are.
    Never had a problem with DOT about tow hooks.
     
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  9. Jun 9, 2019 #7
    FlaSwampRat

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    The only downside I see is whacking your shin on them during the pre trip while you are walking around looking up.
     
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  10. Jun 9, 2019 #8
    pavrom

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    ...just like my oversize load sign ... :)
     
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  11. Jun 9, 2019 #9
    Socal Xpress

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    Can you site a DOT reg or is this a rant?
     
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  12. Jun 9, 2019 #10
    D.Tibbitt

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    Im sure there is some guys that have a good excuse like the guys that go off road and get stuck alot.. But if its just mega plastic trucks that never touched dirt , i would chalk it up to laziness
     
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