Way to stick to your guns. I'm proud of ya. :wink:
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Originally Posted by chapchap70
The truck was not quite up to snuff but I was unable to site a section number pertaining to what is acceptable for a back door. I think it is best that when one butts heads with a boss, he better be right. Hopefully I won't have to take that truck again or I'll have to look it up.
Ask, and you shall receive:
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§398.4 Driving of motor vehicles.
(a) Compliance required. Every motor carrier shall comply with the requirements of this part, shall instruct its officers, agents, representatives and drivers with respect thereto, and shall take such measures as are necessary to insure compliance therewith by such persons. All officers, agents, representatives, drivers, and employees of motor carriers directly concerned with the management, maintenance, operation, or driving of motor vehicles, shall comply with and be conversant with the requirements of this part.
(g)(2) Doors, tarpaulins, tailgates and other equipment. No motor vehicle shall be driven unless the tailgate, tailboard, tarpaulins, doors, all equipment and rigging used in the operation of said vehicle, and all means of fastening the load, are securely in place.