A lot of drivers get cited for not knowing how to show the DOT inspector their hours on the ELD
It’s the drivers job to know how to use the ELD.
So practice it .
When they ask to see the hours , you should be able to do it quickly and look like you know what you’re doing , and not fumbling and stumbling punching random buttons etc
and you’re supposed to check the fire Extinguisher and triangles EVERY DAY when you do your pre trip.
So when the inspector asks where are the triangles ,you need to be able to access them quickly and then asks “when was the last time you checked them ?” Your answer better be “today “
and he will know you’re lying if your triangles are buried under tons of junk in the side box.
Things on a truck a cop would look at for a random inspection?
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These guys are human. Use that to your advantage. You can almost make them feel guilty if you’re super nice, crack a few jokes and come across as an every day working guy just trying to get by. Lol try to act like you’re a lawyer and they’ll write you up for every stinking thing They can possibly dream of.
Everything you learned in your pre-trip inspection in CDL school is what they potentially can check. As for checking personal property, without probable cause, they’re allowed to sit in the driver seat and basically look through anything within reach of the driver. I E alcohol or illegal substances or things of that nature. Without probable cause they’re not allowed to really look in your bunk or cabinets in the back or things like that.Bean Jr. Thanks this. -
Don't ever look into the Chicken Coop as you pass by. Crack your window, stare straight ahead at the lights and signs. As for what they're checking. If you're pulled into an inspection lane, rarely a quick look over. Most times the 11 basic critical items ( what are they smarty pants ? ) During Safety Blitzes EVERYTHING . Roadside, most of the time you are gonna get burned, just like the blitzes.
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I've spent my life doing road service. Most common OOS violations we see are
Brakes, not operating or below spec
Air leaks
Lights
Here in the last 2 years, tire PSI.
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Also pretty easy to tell maintenance practices just by looking at things you can see without doing an inspection.
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Yeah kind of on the leaks...but are they leaks or weeps ?. What MLC said. And steering linkage. Anything can be considered OOS considering it's not the original 11 critical items as intended by the CVSA.
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Duck taped fenders might catch the inspectors eye
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Leaking wheel seals are easy pickings. Get under there and look.
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