What are common "stupid" citations from DOT inspections
#11
01-07-2007, 03:43 PM
Originally Posted by Uturn2001
There are a bunch of them IMHO:
Log book not up to date Fire extinguisher not present or charged Tires worn out Brakes out of adjustment Air lines rubbing the cat walk Trailer air lines hanging too low Failure to leave a copy of the bills in truck while being inspected when hauling hazmat Not completing a DVIR Not having a current med card or long form in possesion
#12
01-07-2007, 03:47 PM
New York will fine you if you don't have your HUT sticker properly displayed, even if you have all the paperwork and permit with you.
A missing or damaged turn signal lens can result in a ticket in some states. If you have your registration in Illinois, it cannot be faxed or it is not valid and is so stated on the cab card. My home state has no such restriction. :roll: Marker light out or not burning. Tag light out on trailer. Not wearing a seat belt as seen while crossing a scale. Drinking a soft drink, etc., while driving. Don't laugh, it happened to a guy I know. He took a sip of a drink while entering a scale.
#13
01-07-2007, 03:48 PM
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[quote="Rev.Vassago"]
Originally Posted by Uturn2001
There are a bunch of them IMHO:
These are all GOOD things to cite people for - why would you call being cited for worn out tires, out of adjustment brakes, etc. "STUPID"?
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#14
01-07-2007, 03:52 PM
Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
Originally Posted by Uturn2001
There are a bunch of them IMHO:
Log book not up to date Fire extinguisher not present or charged Tires worn out Brakes out of adjustment Air lines rubbing the cat walk Trailer air lines hanging too low Failure to leave a copy of the bills in truck while being inspected when hauling hazmat Not completing a DVIR Not having a current med card or long form in possesion
#17
01-07-2007, 04:57 PM
Originally Posted by Uturn2001
log not within 2 hours current
And before anyone busts my chops about being on a narcotic pain killer I am at home. :P :P Sorry uturn quoted the wrong person...lol
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#18
01-09-2007, 03:05 PM
Logs
Originally Posted by LOAD IT
Driver forgetting to log all days off when off duty, truck missing fire extinguisher or not charged, brake adjustments, no longform physical, over axle weight, not wearing corrective lenses, no seatbelt, log not within 2 hours current, log not started, no load info on log, missing previous 7 days logs, marker light out, airlines touching catwalk, missing mudflap, crack in windshield
You should be keeping logs current to last duty status change, getting caught without them being current (now a days) will get you in some MAJOR fines. DOT is not playing around with the simple stuff anymore. You can believe me or NOT! I am stating F-A-C-T-S. Make sure the log is current, make sure you are logging legal, make sure you are not driving over your 11,14 or 70 hour rule and make sure you are not speeding. You might have a chance passing your audit if you do the above things! 
#19
01-09-2007, 03:26 PM
Originally Posted by ssoutlaw
Also no load info needs to be on your log!
§395.8 Driver's record of duty status.
(d) The following information must be included on the form in addition to the grid: (d)(1) Date; (d)(2) Total miles driving today; (d)(3) Truck or tractor and trailer number; (d)(4) Name of carrier; (d)(5) Driver's signature/certification; (d)(6) 24 hour period starting time (e.g., midnight, 9:00 a.m., noon, 3:00 p.m.); (d)(7) Main office address; (d)(8) Remarks; (d)(9) Name of co driver; (d)(10) Total hours (far right edge of grid); and (d)(11) Shipping document number(s), or name of shipper and commodity. |
