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If you switch carriers do you need a new dot inspection?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Shotgun94, Jan 22, 2019.

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  1. Jan 22, 2019 #1
    Shotgun94

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    Even though my current inspection is not expired. But now I have a new truck number. Do i need another DOT inspection done?
     
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  3. Jan 22, 2019 #2
    Ridgeline

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    It depends on the company.
     
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  4. Jan 22, 2019 #3
    gokiddogo

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    Shouldn't. It's good for 1 year. Truck number is irrelevant, it has your vin# and make and model on it.
     
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  5. Jan 22, 2019 #4
    x1Heavy

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    Nope. Show them the current one within the previous years time.
     
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  7. Jan 22, 2019 #5
    snowwy

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    It depends on the company.

    Some require it every quarterly.
     
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  8. Jan 22, 2019 #6
    Shotgun94

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    Ok, bc I asked the TA and they said I needed a new one. My carrier said I was ok and didn't need a new one. Yes the Vin is the same. Just new carrier akd truck number. Also the TA that did the DOT inspection mistyped my vin number in on their inspection but it is obvious it is referring to my truck so I wanted to be sure b4 I spend 60 bucks on another dot.
     
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  9. Jan 22, 2019 #7
    ZVar

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    If they never corrected the VIN, you might want to get that fixed. They should do it without charge. Otherwise you might get an ahole cop that will write a ticket for it....
     
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  10. Jan 22, 2019 #8
    gokiddogo

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    That vin must be correct on the certificate...

    If you bought new tires at loves then drove it across to the ta they'd tell you your tires are bad. Ta shouldn't be trusted to change a light bulb.
     
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  11. Jan 22, 2019 #9
    Shotgun94

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    Ok. I wonder if they would fix it since they mistyped it in the first place. I can ask. But they probably say no. Or I go to the one I went to since it is near home but what a hassel.
     
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  12. Jan 22, 2019 #10
    Shotgun94

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    hassle. I be like oh officer look they typed it in wrong. Ta did it not me. Lol
     
    Shotgun94, Jan 22, 2019
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