I have heard about truck sleepers being randomly searched by the DOT and police. Is this legal and why do they do it.
Truck searches by DOT
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A truck sleeper cannot be "searched" without permisson of the driver, or a search warrant. However, any DOT certified inspector may go into the sleeper to check for compliance with FMCSA regs, such as proper bedding and required restraints. They are not allowed to open any cabinets or drawers, as that would constitute a search, but they can look at anything covered in the FMCSR.
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autocar is that an 8 inch howitzer in your picture???
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UR AGO IN WALTEN KY.I 74 ..DOT& STUDENTS SERCHED THE HOLE INSIDE OF MY TRUCK..ON A LEVEL ONE INSPECTION..THWY DID NOT ASK ME SHI. LOL..I HV NOTHING TO HIDE..BUT IF I STOOD THERE TRYING TO TELL DOT WHAT THEY CAN AND CANT DO..CHANCES R..U ,,WOULD BE F.... DOT rules ...LOL
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been though countless DOT inspections
the only reason they ever looked inside my truck was to check the fire putter-outter and triangles...thats it... EVER...inside the vehicle.
now on the out side is another story fine tooth comb and them little creepers to make sure they didnt miss anything underneath
Border Patrol looks inside just to see if I have any one else with me...never a problem. -
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http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/fmcsrruletext.aspx?reg=393.76
(e) Equipment. A sleeper berth must be properly equipped for sleeping. Its equipment must include: (1) Adequate bedclothing and blankets; and(2) Either: (i) Springs and a mattress; or Code of Federal Regulations449
(ii) An innerspring mattress; or(iii) A cellular rubber or flexible foam mattress at least four inches thick; or(iv) A mattress filled with a fluid and of sufficient thickness when filled to prevent "bottoming-out" when occupied while the vehicle is in motion.
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