Tire Checks every 5 Hrs is it mandatory ?
#1
12-16-2006, 08:02 AM
Tire Checks every 5 Hrs is it mandatory ?
Hi i have been trained by a guy who would insist on TC every 5 hrs of driving now someone told me under new HOS it is not mandatory and in fact i can just drive 11 HRS straight (no breaks) and then go off duty/sleep .......... :?:
#3
12-16-2006, 10:04 AM
Re: Tire Checks every 5 Hrs is it mandatory ?
Originally Posted by srytrucker
Hi i have been trained by a guy who would insist on TC every 5 hrs of driving now someone told me under new HOS it is not mandatory and in fact i can just drive 11 HRS straight (no breaks) and then go off duty/sleep .......... :?:
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#4
12-16-2006, 10:06 AM
Mandated or not, checking the tires regularly and routinely will accomplish a number of things
!.) Improve Safety 2.) Improve fuel mileage. 3.) Reduce down time caused by unnecessary blow-outs. My hat is off to anyone who insists upon checking tire pressure every five hours, whether it is mandated, or not!! 8)
#6
12-16-2006, 10:54 AM
Originally Posted by ken_o
The rule use to be every 3 hours or x amount of miles whichever came first. I would like to know if it changed also.
Most of the time I dont even flagg it never been bothered. Does that rule apply to ALL drivers, or only those carrying Haz-Mat loads?? I have no recollection of such a rule for general freight. In any event, I never specifically marked it on my log book, and was never asked about it. Just to cover myself, when I added air to a tire, I did indicate which tire, and how many PSI were added.
#7
12-16-2006, 11:00 AM
I was under the understanding that under the new security rules under this or that administration , made it so hazmat loads wouldnt have to stop on a predictable basis to check tires etcc.. due to increased security risks ie... terroism while before the rules for transporting hazmat loads were more stricter then the norm for tie checks etc...
#8
12-16-2006, 11:56 AM
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There is no longer any mandatory tire/safety/load checks. The TSA has issued a ruling that has been endorsed by the FMCSA the removes the mandatory checks.
It is still encouraged to check your cargo/tires/etc every time you stop.
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#10
12-16-2006, 01:06 PM
Originally Posted by Uturn2001
There is no longer any mandatory tire/safety/load checks. The TSA has issued a ruling that has been endorsed by the FMCSA the removes the mandatory checks.
It is still encouraged to check your cargo/tires/etc every time you stop. |
