Should I ask for an inspection so brokers will work with me?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Big Road Skateboard, May 8, 2022.

  1. jdrentzjr

    jdrentzjr Road Train Member

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    I think you misunderstood what I was trying to ask, and that may be my fault. I don't want the state to accept a Federal DOT Inspection in lieu of a State Inspection. Let me try again. I'm wondering if an O/O could get a Fed Inspection and send it in and have it help their FMCSA Score.
     
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  3. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    Two totally different things. Fed Inspections are often done by the highly trained individuals at the truck stops who don't know the difference from a drain plug to a washer reservoir.

    If DOT want's an inspection, they're not gonna look at your Fed Inspection and think "no need".

    Basically the Fed Inspection really have no merit with them.
     
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  4. ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    What do you mean by FMCSA score?
    Do you mean the CSA score?
    If so there is only one way to effect the score, and that's to get a CVSA inspection performed by a certified CVSA inspector and filed in the CVSA system.
     
  5. jamespmack

    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    I've had one or two brokers tell me this. We just don't do business with them. My equipment is beyond passing inspection. But not a single chance I'm asking for one!

    I turn down a ton of work ever week. You do not have to haul for everyone.
     
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  6. ProfessionalNoticer

    ProfessionalNoticer Road Train Member

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    Yes, I totally misunderstood your question. Not sure where I got that from.
     
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