The FMCSA is SHUTTING us DOWN! Now what do i do???

[@kylesorensen83]

You are making money with the semi, by hauling equipment you're selling for profit. You are still required to follow the duty of status, mileage, ifta, etc, when traveling out of state. Whether you keep an ELD record, paper log record, time card, or a combo of those, that is what your duty status is recorded by. Remember, you are still required to follow the 60 hour/7 day or 70 hour/8 day requirements, depending on the operating days of your business. That includes ALL time on duty/working at your business, in addition to your driving of the 5500 and Peterbilt. Tim Gentry is 100% spot on with an audit being a breeze to get thru if you're fully prepared. He's been through it with not being prepared, and it's one of the most unnerving things when done that way. As far as annual inspections, you're allowed to do them yourself, fill out and sign the paperwork and be legal. You do NOT have to have an outside center do the annual. People have been telling you from the day you posted your first video involving the cabover that you need to follow the rules, and you've had the attitude that you don't cuz it's 'not for hire'. It's still in use for commercial purposes, and is still applicable to Commercial Motor Vehicle regulations set for by the FMCSA and DOT. Keep whining about the government slapping your wrist for not following the rules, not being prepared for the audit you knew would be coming, and the company you bought your trailer from not standing behind a product you RAN for several thousand miles before an issue. I'm all for a small business keeping as much stuff in house to maximize profits, enjoy the additional write offs and nice equipment that they choose to buy for this type of stuff. But you're attitude from day one regarding every aspect of trucking has absolutely sucked. Take a step back, follow the rules set forth for all CMV's, explain in full what your business structure is to FMCSA representatives, and move forward how you're supposed to. If you're going to stick with the mindset of just running how you want, paying a ticket if you get one, and being an 'outlaw' trucker, do everyone on the roadways a favor and sell your equipment. You don't understand the trouble you're in for, if, heaven forbid, you're involved in any type of accident with an injury or death, regardless of fault. I will agree with you 110% on the lack of parking available, all over the country. I've been driving for 17 years now, and it's been ridiculous for the last 10. E-log just showed the true issues with the hours of service regulations, and having that hard set clock to run in, without being able to take a break and split up the day.

[@TimRHillard]

Yep, that's exactly what they want, to get rid of small business owners. Small business owners don't need the government so much, they are independent minded people, with real ideals about real things. They can't just lie to you and tell you to be quiet.

[@jimfoster532]

They tried this crap with us farmers. We have 150 miles radius around the shop. None of the drivers have a cdl because we don’t need one when it’s farm use. So we told them to kick rocks back in January and haven’t heard anything back yet.

[@Nigel2Zoom]

I know what you're going thru Bruce. I failed my inspection and I don't even have a truck. It's crazy. 🚚🚚🚚🚚🚚

[@RobCalhounPGH]

That is beyond fucked up. But that is by design.

[@fsctrucking]

Welcome to Trucking! Compliance department is a full time job. That's why I lease onto a motor carrier. Work through it. You've been through worse.

[@BeamerTheFox]

good points, stay safe out there !

[@MrRod632]

Bro I love your comments and encouragement on different channels I frequent.

[@bradstevens2113]

I watched every KZbinr out there when I started my business. Wrote down everything they said they wished they have done. I did the research and have my own authority and book my own loads. 21st is my year for own authority. It’s really not that hard. Ifta isn’t shit. I’m not computer savvy and I can do the shit haha. Only thing I let someone else do is the taxes! Give Orwell a pat for me! You helped me get to where I am. Been watching for some time. Thank you sir!

[@hvyhaultruckingwithshuee]

Great to see you in the comments section FSC! Say hi to orwell for me. That truck is doing a great job. Makes me wanna get a cabover like yours and run a 35ton hydraulic detach behind it

[@gustavolopez2571]

You can do your own inspection if you have the qualifications just read the DOT book of regulations on the inspector qualifications. That way you'll know if you qualify.

[@512Latina]

We have our own authority, we bought our 1st tractor trailer cash and while it does take a lot to get started it’s worth it in the long run!! we ACTUALLY do everything by the book and do it right. All it takes if for you to abide by the rules and laws and it will all be okay. It’s not as hard as everyone thinks it is. When things are done correctly and as they should just keep doing what you’re doing. Nothing do worry about unless you’re trying to by pass the rules. Good luck to you!! And to all you truckers doing things right keep on trucking!

[@noclass2gun342]

Obviously you didn't listen to a word he said. He point blank said he was meeting everything required of him for the way his business operates. He's not a trucking company. He's not for hire. He's being made to jump through hoops that he shouldn't have to

[@512Latina]

@@noclass2gun342 calm the F down! I heard everything. I was just clearly stating an opinion in regards to what anyone should be doing! Gtfooh

[@cajunboytrucking5041]

Who makes these rules?? Fuck the rules these ignorant fucks that make them don’t know shit about shit!!!!!

[@frankhudson8926]

FMCSA .. . Funding Money Communist Social Association

[@anthonyaubuchon765]

Once you go through this the first time FMCSA will have you in the system and it should be easier after that. It's your first audit so they have no records of what you're doing with the truck. I'm sure they just want to make sure you're doing what you say you are. Not like truckers would ever lie about how many miles or hours they actually drove. Lol

[@uncrunch398]

How do people not feel like scum when they punish others who don't cause problems but for stiff rules, with steep penalties, that can't be followed simultaneously?

[@550hpW900L]

Your CDL is probably not showing up for them because you’re not registered with clearinghouse so it got downgraded. You’re still a motor carrier, for hire or not. Annual inspection for truck and trailer is a must. You can self certify.

[@wilE6764]

I thought the drug clearinghouse bs isn't mandated yet?

[@550hpW900L]

@@wilE6764 January 5th 2021 was the deadline for all CDL holders to sign up.

[@wilE6764]

@@550hpW900L nah I just signed up while applying at a company last week..first time and I remember reading something about having to by 2023

[@550hpW900L]

@@wilE6764 not sure that’s the case, you might have got lucky. I use to have 22 people working for me and I remember the deadline, it was a pain in the ass.

[@wilE6764]

@@550hpW900L I remember getting a letter in the mail..didn't know exactly what it was for probably in 2019?..set it aside..lost it..and haven't heard about it till last week when applying... I got registered and all..had to... to apply to the company like I said..the company I was with since 2018 until last week never said anything about it so idk

[@MrVal916]

Honestly it's all on the fmcsa website. I have my own authority for years and never had failed an audit. Just gotta keep your stuff in order. And all this stuff doesn't cost much

[@toughbowtietruck]

I worked for a tree service with heavy trucks. They all had to have the Dot numbers, annual inspections, record of on-duty time via time clock, etc. I don't know how you think you're exempt from all this being an actual tractor-trailer hauling property as the tree service was hauling tree debris.

[@cornfed123567]

pretty much any vehicle used for company use over 10klb gvwr requires dot numbers on the doors. my company requires medical cards for everyone driving a vehicle over a 1500. its pretty dam dumb honestly

[@Dan-rg7jj]

@@cornfed123567 We don't have anything like dot or cdls or stickers hire or not for hire here in Australia. Just make sure you have a truck licence and pass a more comperhensive check every year for the rig and you're good to go. If you're over 14t on the truck (not the trailer) you have to have a log book but only if working away from home.

[@Tyler-ts2ld]

For Hire and Not for Hire are two whole different animals.

[@toughbowtietruck]

@@Tyler-ts2ld has nothing to do "for hire" or not. Has to do with property being hauled "in commerce." If those tractors are being bought and sold, they are in commerce.

[@fiat.freakx19]

@@toughbowtietruck agreed, “not for hire” if your hauling you own personal load non-work related. Ie: toys for a weekend trip, 5th wheel for camping. Big trucks get looked at, seen videos of other 3rd world countries and how unsafe those look. Lol LOG BOOK - I’ve had this argument as got in a accident a car cut me off and cops blamed me/ticketed and I didn’t have a log book and I don’t even drive more than 30 mile radius from work. I’m here in Phoenix AZ. btw I only drive a 26’ box truck not even a semi??!! And I’m a independent contractor.

[@bradj7900]

To add to my other comment, the ELD exemption isn’t 8 days a month, it’s 8 days in any 30 day period. So keep that in mind when you’re doing longer trips. It’s a rolling 30 days, it’s doesn’t start over on the first of the month.

[@GonzalezSix67]

I’d keep track of everything, don’t matter how far you go. Just to save your butt in case DOT starts asking questions. Easier showing proof that you aren’t doing anything wrong. Driving a CMV has a ton of regulations now. Driving a truck, you mean big $$$ for cops. Cops are revenue machines now. And just cause a truck is new, don’t mean there’s nothing wrong with it. And you gotta plan your rest time ahead of the big alert says stop driving. Find a place to safely stop to rest for the night, way before your Hos are done.

[@iflifewaseasy]

Good hos aren't ever done 😂😜🤩😘 ... Fine hours of service 😁

[@chrispellicci6587]

Stop being cheap and pay for the ELD..it will save you on problems

[@GonzalezSix67]

@@chrispellicci6587 agreed!!

[@frederickweeks4962]

@@chrispellicci6587 may as well. Those "outlaw" days are over

[@jerryb1234]

This sounds like a conversation you need to be having with a lawyer, I'd rather give the money to a lawyer than the DOT, and I'm not even joking a little.

[@edwinjewell5359]

Absolutely Lawyer up

[@mypersonalopinion5363]

You guys must not be in the trucking industry

[@bsmiddy236]

@@mypersonalopinion5363 Exactly

[@tomtee4442]

Get a video and letter noturized from a lawyer. Better than hearsay or telling you!

[@jimmysturgill6905]

In coal country Boys anytime you fight against the Dot. itll cost you more in the long run . Cause if your planning on trucking in the future they will make your life a living h#ll and /or shut you down permanently, n leave you broke. Your best to comply , and much much cheaper , without having to pay a lawyer just to lose.

[@ko9446]

I drove for a company, we also were not for hire. I set up the program, it took a few days but years later we have sailed through the audits. It’s not that hard.

[@Brykk]

I mounted a small circular fan on an articulated arm so that it can be aimed about anywhere in the sleeper. It makes a huge difference when sleeping. Between that and my memory foam mattress, and my apu, i slept like a baby.

[@josephjones4468]

You should have some type of ELD. I know they tell you that you don't need it but unless the FMCSA tells you that directly don't ever listen to state police. You should also register your license with the Westinghouse to keep records of your drug tests. No your truck could be one hour old and it still needs to be inspected. Also any maintenance from tires to oil changes keeps records they'll ask for all records. Parking is non-existent after 530 pm anywhere

[@glennabel2331]

The FMCSA does not require an ELD under the following: 1. Drivers who operate under the short-haul exceptions may continue using timecards; they are not required to keep RODS and will not be required to use ELDs. 2. Drivers who use paper RODS for not more than 8 days out of every 30-day period. 3. Drivers who conduct drive-away-tow-away operations, in which the vehicle being driven is the commodity being delivered. 4. Drivers of vehicles manufactured before 2000.

[@fireman1780]

If you read the law it clearly states if you dont go outside your 150 mile radius or out of state you dont need an eld. Its in black and white

[@josephjones4468]

@@glennabel2331 obviously not since he failed on his inspection. I know the law states that but since he has driven on occasion out of that 150 mile radius those are the weeks he should have some type of log recordings at least 7 days if he knows he's going outside of those miles to show that he's keeping a record. Guarantee you that if he had those logs for dates outside that 150 miles he'd passed that part

[@josephjones4468]

@@fireman1780 I've been doing this for 23 years long before ELD. The minute you hit 151 miles your required by law to keep a log record of that trip. If he had done this for one week since you need that he would've passed that part of his inspection. If your going to try and quote the law you need to understand that even for one day outside of 150 miles he'll need 7 days of logs to let the D.O.T know that was for that week and then when he's going to truck shows and not working it's still a commercial vehicle not a RV he still has to record his trip. It is how they screw you but if you know how to work the law you can drive without violation

[@fireman1780]

@@josephjones4468 wrong. The minute you hit mile 151 doesn’t require you to keep a log book. If you are not traveling outside that 150 mile air radius of your home you dont have to keep one. You literally could drive 300 miles that day and mot need one. So you are the one who needs to know what you’re talking about if you’re going to quote the law. If he goes outside the 150 or out of state then he needs one. I drove truck for 20 years ive been through it all

[@katbot2190]

Sure is a lot of shady things going on in the world lately. Hope you guys survive this.

[@johnlaws9853]

OMG like this is going to put them under LMMFAO!!

[@theminsterlad]

Keep the faith Bruce, and keep on Trucking Brother! All the best from England! 💪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@andrewcrosby8746]

Going thru our first audit as well. We don't drive more than 50 miles from home base and never out of state, so we were kinda wondering how this whole thing is gonna turn out.

[@Awalker5000]

Do you have a USDOT number??? That is the problem.. If you don't cross state lines, you should be able to get a in-state DOT number from your State DOT. That is what I saw in the Regulations.

[@truckerken]

It’s not up to anyone to tell you what you have to do for a trucking company or what you need to have a truck! It’s up to business owner to do research and follow all regulations!

[@stevepruitt1116]

I agree

[@jaimenpitts1125]

Literally!

[@J.R.in_WV]

Some folks aren’t cut out to be owner operators. If you just want to drive and don’t want to deal with having any other responsibility you really need to be a company driver, maybe a lease operator but even then you still have to keep a logbook and maintain your truck.

[@TheObsesedAnimeFreaks]

actually no. it is the job of the GOVERNMENT To tell you what you are doing wrong and what you have to do. it's their BULL SHIT that is an invasion of just about every single thing this country was founded upon, that you have to follow. they have to tell you what you are doing wrong and how to fix it. Not my problem if they don't tell me shit. no step on snake.

[@jacobburch3854]

For real this guys a fucking crybaby

[@joehighsmith2951]

Hey Bruce, I'm joe and I've ran into you around zhills a few times at the auctions and such. I watched you videos on stretching the 9670 because I have a 1982 9670. I have a large military vehicle collection and haul my equipment to public events for displays and things. My grand pa owned and built the plant city truck stop on hwy 60. I grew up around these old trucks and naturally had to have an old cabover. I run not for hire private use, I've never been harrassed on the road- only at the scales and basically they want to verify my registration weight. I use the 80,000lbs which is $1300 for the sticker and then I'm weighed to check against the 80k. I've been interviewed at the scales at length and I always tell them the truth...its my stuff coming from my property to my property it's cheaper for me to run my own tractor than hire it out. They will usually double back to some point in my conversation but the beauty of telling the truth is you can start or stop anywhere effortlessly. I've been running that old international for two years and by now most scale masters know the truck is good and I'm green lighted pretty quick. My truck is a hobby I guess and its came along way, it's all polished out and I'm planning on cleaning the cab up and painting it soon, I'm running a doonan 48 ft step deck with 17.5 running gear. Im Actually thinking of operating under a DBA as a non profit and getting a museum license. Some of the armoured track vehicles I mess with require this before you can by them, anyway. Keep the content coming

[@LightningFabrication]

Hey Joe, you answered a lot of questions I had. I got a Florida chauffeur's license way back when I went to work for a truck dealership. When the CDL's became law I was working for a municipality we all went through the classes and got our CDL's. I asked if I could get a Class A since there might be a time i would need to move a vehicle that required a Class A and they allowed me to get it. I'm retired now and still hold my Class A license. I've been toying with the idea of getting an old over the road tractor, restoring it and using it as a hobby. You know going to a show or just taking it out for a ride. I wondered about medical ID and Drug testing. Never needed a medical card working for the municipality but did have to go in for random drug and alcohol testing. When I go to renew my license they always ask if I need a medical card or whether or not I do Interstate or intrastate driving.

[@xTRUCKERxGAMESx]

@Bruce Wilson Get with me when you can. I own Family Tradition Transport LLC out of Lakeland. I'll be glad to walk you through the process. It's not as hard as everyone makes it seem, just gotta know what to do & where to go to get things done correctly. Don't listen to the wannabe truckers telling you to give up and sell your truck. No one knew everything about the transportation industry when they started.

[@skidoorulz4914]

Bitchin at a person driving with flashers and driving with in their ability. You are shady at its best. You are the perfect candidate for a audit from DOT. You have a history and you will be watched forever.

[@bowslap]

Bruce, most likely you’ll have to set up the transportation side of your business as it’s own separate division(even though you’re not-for-hire/in-house carrier)….and within that, drug testing compliance, maintenance records, because DOT WILL hammer your ass on anything they can. You’ve came a LONG way, don’t let this stuff trip you up. Been out here 22 years, if there’s a way that DOT can put the screws to you? Bank on the fact that they WILL…. *EDIT* I’ve read a few suggestions about contacting the OOIDA…that would be a wise move. Amongst the many services that they offer is legal counsel specific to trucking….all the best to yourself and your family.

[@OffroadCpl]

Exactly

[@ChrisAdams180]

Great advice!

[@HyperActive7]

You truckers put up with alot bullshit just having to put up with shipper antics or lost trips because the shipper is being a jerk. I feel for what you go through and can't imagine the evil kabal government is making your life much easier. They like to stick it to us when THEY break the rules all the time and don't take accountability for the criminal activity they get away with.

[@ashtonmariefranklin1981]

Exactly, d.o.t. will always find a reason to fine you to make a dollar.

[@swaghauler8334]

They also have the drug testing and tax compliancy programs that you can adopt so you don't have to pay a 3rd party to set it up.

[@enochandedna]

I actually asked a State Trooper at one of the Florida agricultural inspection stations if I had to stop in to be weighed even though I only had a 53' empty trailer; and, they told me, "Yes" I had to pull in to be weighed.

[@floydhorslerjr8422]

A Florida ag station doesn't weigh you. They don't have scales at the AG station. Florida weigh station and AG stations are separate agencies

[@ghostup101]

In Cali, the AG does have scales in them and it’s mandatory that all trucks stop coming into the state for inspection.

[@floydhorslerjr8422]

@@ghostup101 were not talking about cali. Were talking about Florida.

[@shakes7333]

Make sure your A/C is draining properly from the cab. May have a situation where its not and you have standing water and the fan is blowing air across that standing water.

[@lilmaxAlarcxn]

also, those apu's can leak exhaust into your bunk so pipe all that away from the cab better.

[@yoban360]

I gave up my DOT for this reason, having to work and worry about all of this is just too much and stressful.

[@StayingBack71]

And did they come bother you for more money? You gotta be careful because when you go out of business, The insurance company wants to play with you and bill you more money, IRP and if the will try to get more money out of you. Never ever use your social security number for anything.

[@tomogletree1]

That truck may not be "for hire" but its used in commerce. The laws are the same for everybody, its not hard but it is time consuming. You just got to do it.

[@dan7131]

I was waiting for this comment if you didn't say it I was going to. My old boss tried the private hauler game for a while it didn't end well because there were no records kept besides the fuel consumption for the taxes

[@tomogletree1]

@@dan7131 I have a 1 truck equipment dealership too. I did a job application, wrote a drug policy signed it for management and employee. Did a pre employment and joined a random program. I dont like it, I just do it.

[@dan7131]

@@tomogletree1 you have to. The government has a way bigger dick and way deeper pockets it's best to fly under the radar

[@bobbyhall7472]

Thx👍🇺🇸

[@davidmccants6278]

it can be used for a hell of a lot more than that you ain't got a clue do you

[@Vic-j9p]

Good luck with all that stuff. Hope you come out of it smiling and hope your business keeps on trucking.

[@bertriedstra4]

Just because your not for hire does not exempt you from a safety record. Your DOT number is tied to your safety record every time you get pulled over. If you are going to use the paper log 150 mile exemption per 30 days you still need to document your time within said radius . With regards to your audit you needed to include such documentation in place of ELOGs. Just because you are not for hire you still have the same safety standards to abide by as a for hire company. Sorry but that is what all of us have to abide by. You are not being singled out. You are not using your truck for private use you are using it as an extension of your business. There are companies for a small fee that would help you maintain records and walk you through all of what you need. All of this information is available on the internet where as 30 years ago when I started it was a lot harder to figure this out. Failure to comply will result in your DOT number being revoked.

[@stevepruitt1116]

I agree

[@fireman1780]

30 years ago you didnt have all this BS so not sure what you mean by having to do all this 30 years ago. Paper logs were basically the only thing you had to worry about back then

[@bertriedstra4]

@@fireman1780 For a driver maybe. Owning a company had many requirements. CDL, IFTA, Drug Testing, Annual inspections, Driver Files. All these items and more have been here for 30 plus years.

[@fireman1780]

@@bertriedstra4 there aren’t more restrictions just because he owns a company and uses the truck for it. All the rules and regulations are the same across the board and most are just stupid

[@chaddevine565]

exactly

[@CBRracer08]

It would be easier to run ELD and e-logs, you will spend more time and effort trying to skirt the issue. Not to mention if you find an officer that does not know about the exemptions you mentioned they will put you OOS. Plenty of companies that will take care of the regulatory stuff for you.

[@jackt6595]

Exactly. There are things you have to do as a business to avoid headaches like these. Refusing to run an ELD because you technically don't have to when the regulators really want you to is just asking for trouble like this.

[@kevinjohnson5214]

I'm not even a trucker, but you said what l was thinking. Somebody can help find a way to resolve this issue or get the process started. I have people who can't even get their license tabs without some hassle. A lot of times tell somebody what you're trying to do and ask for some help or advice, people are usually pretty good about wanting to help, it makes them look good. And makes everyone's day better...

[@larryhollingsworth5545]

Speak for yourself. Steering wheel holders need ELD. If he's exempt he'll be just fine doing it the way he's doing it. He'll figure it out after a while

[@CBRracer08]

@@larryhollingsworth5545 it's not a matter of being a wheel holder. Its a matter of compliance. You can't be running interstate in a new truck like that without an ELD and cry fowl when you fail something like this. Maybe if he would have thought about compliance instead of chrome he wouldn't be learning the hard way. Home boy wasn't even running paper, no excuse for that kind of stupidity.

[@larryhollingsworth5545]

@@CBRracer08 EXEMPT means just that. I run an 02 truck with paper logs. I'm still "in compliance " according to FMCSA regulations. The people who work for FMCSA don't even understand their own rules I've dealt with this stuff myself, it's not any more of a hassle to deal with this as it is for the elogs when it's not necessary.

[@openhighwayproductions]

I feel your pain! My wife and I ran our MC for 3.5 years and finally quit because of all the cheap freight, especially Wal-Mart, being offered by the middle man, the broker. Everyone with their hand out...$ 2k+ for plates, $800 a month insurance, $1800 a month truck payment, IFTA filings, etc... It was 4k a month to just turn the lights on! Best part-time job ever but did not pay the bills as we did not move freight that lost us money to literally move it.

[@markwilliams4525]

Don't forget the $550.00 heavy use tax

[@LXW-Arts]

@Ricardo Araujo can diesel trucks that grease from fast food places? Sorry if this is unrelated.

[@davidpayne2880]

I am glad that I had a non paralyzing back injury in 1987. No surgery just changed occupation and I do not have all the hassles. I still enjoy the trucks and am glad that I was able to do it before big brother reared his head.

[@bradj7900]

“Nor for hire” doesn’t get you out of following the rules. By your reasoning Walmart and other large private fleets shouldn’t have to follow the rules because they’re only hauling what they sell. It has nothing to do with what you claim is private use. You’re using the truck as a means of generating revenue for your business. As far as the ELD, if your in the 150 mile radius you still need to keep a time record of some sort. A lot of local companies use the ELD as a time clock, others use actual time clocks at the yard.

[@fireman1780]

Wrong. If you stay within your 150 mile radius you do mot need any logs. Thats what the law states. If he goes out of that or out of state then he woukd have to have a paper log unless hes goes more than 8 times a month then he would need an eld

[@espeeKeith]

@@fireman1780 they still require a record of some sort for hours, like he said a time clock would be sufficient when he begins his workday and when it ends.

[@bradj7900]

Correct. I said a time record, and a lot of local companies use the ELD as a time clock of sorts. If he doesn’t want to run an ELD in his truck then legally he should be clocking in and out at his normal reporting location when he’s driving. You still only have 14 hours available for the day, and a record of your start and end times must be kept for 6 months, same as an OTR carrier needs to keep logs for 6 months.

[@hillbillytarzan9077]

@@espeeKeith I wonder if you could use one of the old on board recorders like the old tattle box's and set it up to work like a time clock.....🤔

[@SoulSaege]

@@fireman1780 I drive a dump truck for a paving company in Florida. We don't go more than 150 miles and we are required to keep logs (although I'll acknowledge that may just be a corporate requirement, not a legal one)

[@cruzancoconut]

Thanks for the info on the Florida agriculture station. I get tired of stopping to just be waived on or the officer just acting like they dont see me. Kills time and fuel.

[@drewanderson8279]

I had e logs. A Qualcomm. As for parking. I was told to trip plan better. Which pissed me off. Sometimes you dont know what roads are going to be shut down be new construction or an accident. And trip planning goes out the window. So in my 7 years dealing with e logs when it came to late night parking. It's like this you can go over your hours if you cant find safe legal parking. Iv went over an hr +. The company I drive for TMC doesnt want us parking on off/on ramps. I was good at seeing how much time I had left and I could use google maps and find a big parking lot if truck stops were not on my small 2 lane highway I was traveling. There is a thing that is argued between everyone and it's called personal conveyance. That's a grey area if you ask me. My log department doesnt honor this. They always tell me when I go over for parking on the e log screen you can type a description of what happened as to why you went over your hours. Some guys said omg if you go over so far the truck shuts down. No it doesnt. One problem with blogs. Let's say I'd get to my drop the night before and found a place to park there. If I'm woke up in the middle of the night 5 or 6 hours into my 10 hour break by someone saying I cant park here and I have to move immediately if I drive over 1 mile it automatically puts me on the drive line and fucks my 10 hour break. Now i have to restart my break and my week is shot. Might be able to split log to make up time but to be honest after running these for so long iv became really good a trip planning and staying in my hos. That's my long 2 cents. Sorry for the long commemt.

[@sneed915]

I think you may be confused personal conveyance was made just for this situation aslong as you are not furthering the load you can drive indefinitely really until you find a safe space to shutdown. And if you park on an off ramp and say a state trooper says you gotta move all you do is go back on personal conveyance and make a note that asked to move and go to the next safe area and because PC is logged as off duty you dont lose your 10 hour reset. However companies are allowed to put stricter limits on personal conveyance. My first company had a 50 mile limit

[@drewanderson8279]

@@sneed915 with TMC they didnt have any PC time at all. Moving to them is driving

[@drewanderson8279]

@@sneed915 also if I moved through the night the night shift fleet management couldnt do anything for me I would have to wait on day shift log department to get in also they were on central time so that messed me up on the east coast I would have to wait till 0830 am. And if my load delivered early and I was scheduled to leave early I wouldn't make my drop cause of restarting my 10 hr break. Elogs can help you and hurt you. Depending on the company. If my truck moved over a mile it was on the drive line. We all found ways to cheat but it always came back to bite us in the ass .

[@earlmoorhead5555]

As a mechanic carrier of a class A cdl I had to register with the state for random drug test and yes a anual inspection on a née truck has to be done day 1 driving it along with the company doing a 90 day inspection but as your an owner operator you can print the free forms off the web and fill them out yourself! So I don’t understand why you don’t do that ? Paperwork is key 💯 only one who don’t need this stuff is a farmer and logs are a must good luck 👍

[@roymerritt9912]

You are suffering from a severe learning curve. You will get it figured out. You jumped in with both feat without knowing what you were doing. All the problems you being dinged for are common knowledge for people in the trucking business. Don’t listen to the naysayers. Those who don’t do things will always criticize people that have the balls to.

[@roymerritt9912]

@@toddkemp2551 Thanks!

[@just_inolredneck8319]

💯

[@johnsnow1355]

Put curtains on the front windows so u can open up the air space to the whole cab instead of just the bunk with that heavy curtain.

[@georgedundas4844]

Yes 👍 it works

[@mitchhero3689]

You're considered a local driver so you don't have to worry about 70hr rule, but you still have to maintain a record of duty, basically a time card. You're mixing up the rule of being a local driver and not needing a log book with not keep a record of duty status. The truck should have come from the dealership with an inspection, so should the trailer. Everyone with a CDL has to have a medical certification. It's a lot to grasp if no one will help but once you're in it, if flows like a shit creek.

[@kalashnikov1343]

AFAIK those that only do intrastate travel can be issued a CDL with a intrastate only restriction without a med card.

[@mitchhero3689]

@@kalashnikov1343 are they allowed to haul across state lines at any time? Cause he crosses state lines, just not very frequently.

[@kalashnikov1343]

@@mitchhero3689 no

[@mitchhero3689]

@@kalashnikov1343 that would be an issue for him.

[@somewhereinagalaxyfarfaraway]

You nailed it with the last sentence. Being a career trucker is exactly like being the captain of a boat stuck in shits creek. Take the ride for as long as you can. I'm glad it's not so difficult to drive up in Canada.

[@randalljames1]

I pulled a drop deck for 5 years.. hard work, loved it...

[@greensteel9757]

Honestly just gonna put this out there. This situation with them forcing to hire out bigger companies and pay to have stuff delivered or move is ridiculous. So they are basically saying small business owners can make a living or even drive for personal use due to them being complete a******* and wanting to know our every step or personal information. It just sounds like control and it needs to be stopped in America…. Why is the government controlling our lives….. oh corporate greed… fy

[@DavidZaG-]

💯 correct... corporate greed ...big guys stepping on the little guys ..they make it look like government but it all has to do with the big corporations... makes me sick that this is what murica has become 😪

[@jossa942]

So true they are taking everything away

[@LXW-Arts]

They buck naked in a pool of gold coins and Ben Franklin bills wiping the sweat of their face with them.

[@danequalls2926]

Absolutely

[@onawhim7737]

It's why I gave up my CDL over 40 years ago. The government started sticking it's nose in my personnel life.

[@CBRracer08]

Also, you must have apportioned plates and IFTA to cross state lines in any CMV

[@hansenhansen8349]

I just noticed, you need a tether (not sure on the spelling). You need 12 to 15 off the frame. you air lines and electric line from Semi to trailer. DOT will get you on this. Be Safe.

[@karloz83]

Love the videos. We cart old stuffed quad bike tyres and put under the buckets or arms / machinery when we cart to not hurt deck as much or knock paint off or metal rub etc. especially when carting buckets forks and slashers

[@Whodat-u2m]

Somebody out there turning you and Gentry in to the fmca looks like. I guess if you do things legally then there shouldn't be any problems. I'm a retired truck driver so this isn't coming from a rookie. Stay safe driver!

[@OffroadCpl]

No it's just audits, Tim explained his. Trucking 30 yrs every company gets audit especially new ones.

[@frankloree2462]

I’m sure his past problems with the law aren’t helping. On the road for 20 plus years and many of the carriers I leased to did a background check. At UPS freight I was licensed and bonded. Freight on a GBL is touchey

[@kylefitzherbert9381]

Hes a bit of a drama queen. Every company gets audits. If hes legal then he has 0 to worry about.

[@fsctrucking]

Wrong. Gentry is a brand new Motor Carrier. Bruce has a new setup as well. You WILL be audited when you are a new MC.

[@donmccord]

It’s both of they’re new entrant safety audits both of them are running under new mc in Tim’s case and new dot number in Bruce’s case

[@bruggertrucking4520]

Had a similar issue when I ran local. No ELD, but you do need to wright start time and end time on a “driver record of duty” form and submit that for the audit.

[@vaughnhill3437]

I dont know the reason fornthem shutting you down but you need to talk to the gentry trucking owner and let him help you figure it out. His wife just finished there case with those people. Just make sure your doing your job by the book. Keep track of your miles traveled make sure you have a health card amd drug screen card on file and make sure your truck has all its paperwork including your cab card. As long as your handling the business the way its supposed to be then they shouldnt be able to touch you. Talk to gentry and if need be talk toma attorney

[@zacharywalters1346]

As far as the air. Crack Your front windows like a half an inch. Helps airflow. Plus helps any exhaust fumes.

[@johnnyblair6034]

The 150 air mile radius is the only thing you’re correct on you may not advertise as for hire but you’re still using your truck for commerce through your business so you have to play by the same rules as Gentry’s

[@lonestar3992]

He crossed state lines.

[@deantait8326]

I understand but not sure I agree with those regulations. Far too many and unnecessary regulations in today’s world. It’s all about keeping the bureaucrats paid and powerful

[@CloudHindlen]

Only thing that comes to mind is either you have the Max A/c on or your Cabin Air filters are clogged. Which happens easily depending on where you drive.

[@jrock2142]

All those regulations are for the guys that use the not for hire loop hole to get around regulations. People abused it now everybody is paying for it.

[@tchogworks1987]

I bought a couple of those blankets at the truck stop year’s ago and hang them up around the windows. Leave the divider curtain open. Seem like more breathing room

[@hoytballard5504]

You are a “private carrier” hauling your own product in a commercial enterprise. You have to abide by all the same regulations a “for hire” carrier has to since you are crossing state lines. The only thing “not for hire” is you don’t have to have the insurance a for hire carrier has. Your failure to comply with the regs opens you up to liability in the event you have a collision with another vehicle even if it’s their fault.

[@Awalker5000]

Good luck to you on your journey... The USDOT along with the FMCSA is getting worse and worse on the Regulations. I would keep in touch with the Florida DOT / State Troopers and just say Hey, I am working these in-state regs to the best of our abilities. See if you can get a waiver from Florida DOT, and work with them on your Truck problems.. Yeah, if you work under the 120 nautical mile circle. You should be able to get a waiver no matter what....

[@OnyxLeigion]

Tim's audit wasn't easy because he's for hire. It was easy because he follows the rules.

[@bart3362]

By joining OOIDA they could help with a lot of the problems you are facing and place you in a random drug program. Believe it or not for your audit you will have to show a application hiring yourself as a driver. Wish you luck!

[@billpowell4616]

I'm a farmer in southeast Idaho, I run a grain a-train with a gvw of 106000 lbs,my tractor is a 1990 kw cat 3406 575 hp.I run from the farm to the receiving plant 140 miles away, I'm hauling our own products. In idaho I register as ag exempt which means in state I don't have to even have a cdl or medical card,no log, I do have to do annual inspection and I go through a p.o.e.every trip,never been hassled unless I'm over weight then it's a ticket. As for the mattress I put one in but it says in the papers to air it out for 24 hrs before installing, I put mine on the clothes line over night and I love it, sometimes the receiving station breaks down so I got to spend the night, hope this helps

[@Bo_Hica]

"When we can't screw you over because you follow the rules we'll just change the rules"... The U.S. Government

[@bobwhite3450]

"When we can't screw you over because you follow the rules, we'll just change the rules"... Joe Biden and the delusional Democrats

[@frankierobinsonsr277]

Yep but they let everybody come in this county and throw everything at them for free while the people here get fucked with no Vaseline...good job America the way to hold down the small business Man

[@FPLATINUM]

Also, truck and trailer regardless of new or not you must get an inspection. I’m not an oo but I’m pretty sure you can self certify. I can tell your not gonna give up. DOT is a bunch of dudes doing a job. Most DOT never say the same things on little issues like the pins. They will however fuck you over every chance they get. The more tickets or infractions you acquire the more chicken coops you’ll be pulled into. So it is worth abiding by everything you can and skating under the radar. Good luck with your business and hopefully everything gets worked out.

[@NOQUARTER_]

I used a small air purifier. Helped out a lot.

[@alannoon3948]

I’m a Certified DOT Examiner thank You for telling about your failing your audit especially the Medical and Drug and Alcohol testing

[@rodmpugh226]

The whole design of the regulations is to keep fly by night operators off the road. Whether your a 'Private Carrier', or' Not for Hire', the HOS regulations, Carrier Safety regulations and Fuel Tax apply.

[@TheObsesedAnimeFreaks]

regulations exist to violate your human rights and keep the large trucking companies in business without competition.

[@swaghauler8334]

Then why are SWIFT, CR ENGLAND, WERNER, and every other mega carrier STILL on the road? They are as "fly by night" as you can get.

[@rodmpugh226]

@@swaghauler8334 Agreed, but they file the required paperwork

[@mklkns]

Just start keeping a daily time sheet shows your hours and where you picked up and dropped off, thats what we do and run “within” our 150 mile radius

[@samson4035]

You can do your own annual inspections. The dot has a self certification form you need to fill out and keep on file. Best of luck 👍

[@hillbillytarzan9077]

That's good too know ....you learn something new everyday

[@williamjones4483]

He can do his own inspection however, brand new equipment must be inspected before it is put into operation. New vehicles from the factory can and do have defects that make them unsafe.

[@festersmith8352]

ABOUT YOUR TRAILER BRAKE PROBLEM IN 2009 I HAD THE SAME ISSUE, FIGURED IT OUT AND IT WAS FIXED I'm posting here in hopes you might see this without getting lost in the comments. I hope this helps you! I was in a 2004 XL Classic, no modifications except a drop axle. Pulling only and always a brand new 2009 4 axle, extendable container chassis. It had ABS and helped us understand the problem. The reason I didn't get flat spots is because the ABS would keep kicking of the trlr brake. But let me tell you, the surging it did, drove me F'n nuts. I eventually cut that out of the wiring. The term that was said to me, is "crack valve pressure". It was me who eventually discovered the issue, once I knew more about how the system works. The techs all treated me like the dumb truck driver. I don't claim to know every detail of how the air system works to apply the brakes, but but I do have good basic understanding of it. Crack vale pressure refers to the pressure required to start to open the brakes air distribution valve. My trailer's valve was starting to open at 4 psi, while the truck's valve was starting to open at 7 psi. This created the same problem that you are having. Now this makes sense if you really wanted to control you braking in ice/snow conditions. But if you are a light footed in braking (I am) or gently riding your brakes down a hill, than you are using a lot more trailer brake than the rest of your trucks ability. Because your trailers brake valve is opening first and further. This in turn causes your trlr brakes to build excessive heat, which in turn causes your drums to expand, which leads to your slack adjusters to tighten even further (to compensate for the bigger drum diameter). Once the drums cool off and shrink, your brakes are now to tight. The one wheel that would occasionally stop/drag when you did the free spin in the air is a warped drum. This can happen when the drums are very hot, and then cool with the shoes putting pressure on the drum. I suppose this problem could amplify if your trlr's drums are smaller diameter than your trucks. I never pulled a trlr that had much smaller tires/wheels than the truck, like your stepdeck. Old timer told me once never set the brakes if you got the drums really hot, it will egg shape the drum.. I hope this explains it well enough. The fix for me was to get both the truck and trlr valves to open at the same time. So we had a new valve put on the trlr buy pushing it thru the warranty. I don't know much about your truck. I only today, discovered one of your videos and caught a random comment by you about your trlr brake issue. Then watched a few more videos of you discussing it. And it is exactly like my issue. I hope this helps! Blessings to you sir!

[@AgustinCesar]

Whenever hard working people start doing good honest business and money, the goverment ALWAYS steps in and does something. Seems universal, in any country. Damn

[@tira2145]

Good and honest? He is breaking the laws. Many of them.

[@williamharris1890]

@@tira2145 and what do you know about it?

[@williamharris1890]

@@Southalabamaoutdoors when the system sucks that’s what happens

[@tira2145]

@@williamharris1890 I have been in trucking for 33 year's.

[@williamharris1890]

@@tira2145 owning or just driving? Although it doesn’t matter, I just wish people could see we don’t need this overbearing big brother always looking over our shoulder. You do know that you probably break nearly a dozen laws a day? Right? The world was spinning just fine 30 years ago before all these regulations on trucking and it will keep spinning just fine when this system collapses on its own weight. No offense is intended but if taken, so be it

[@adriannetea4447]

I’m sorry about your troubles with FMCSA,yes as a truck driver or like you driving your truck just for your business,you need a lot of unnecessary papers,things…thank you for your video.

[@ryanengle3188]

Well, a few counter points here. All of these things your being failed for are there for a reason. They are for safety. Point 1 Inspections. I live in a state where my car needs inspected every year for road safety and Emissions. I drive less than the required 4k miles a year and could skip the emissions. But its just easier to do it. Also, Brand new cars in my state need inspected every year. And a car doesn't weigh 60,000lbs and if it has faulty brakes or worn tires wont take out a house. Point 2. Drug testing. This is a requirement of having a CDL. Its just how it works. You dont want someone high or drunk driving a vehicle of any size and especially a Rig. Point 3. The Electronic Trip logs. Also just part of the trucking game. You may be able to get around this one bc of the 150m thing. But its really something thats so easy just to do. And all truckers for hire, not for hire, company men or not have to deal with the no where to park when your times up. This is all part of the Trucking game. Like it or not this is the way it is and it has been this way for a really long time. My buddy has been driving truck since the late 90's and had to do all these things. Trip log, Random Drug Test etc. Nothing here is new.

[@floydrandol2731]

Most of this crap was started by Obama and It’s pure BS. If you want freight moved leave the Truckers alone. If not you gonna have a major Trucker Shutdown! To much BS and costs. Fuel cost is killing us but I surmise this is part of Bidens evil plans.

[@ryanengle3188]

@@floydrandol2731 I'm not sure there is much sense in me replying. But here goes. Two of my best friends both got CDL's in 97/98. Drug testing and not Electronic, but paper logs had to be kept. Yearly inspections were required back then as well. And i am pretty certain Obama wasn't in Office in the late 90's.

[@bsmiddy236]

Hi Ryan....you do not need to take a drug test if you have a CDL only if you are driving commercially.

[@ryanengle3188]

@@bsmiddy236 Huh, I wasn't aware. thank you so much for the kind reply. Since my Buddies needed them I guess i just assumed that's the way it was. I appreciate you taking the time to educate me and not being a jerk about it. Have a great day Sir.

[@bsmiddy236]

@@ryanengle3188 Think of it this way If I wanted to buy a Semi and just drive it personally and not for commerce then I do need a CDL because of the weight of the vehicle etc.....and since it's just for personal use and with no DOT/MC then you need not be subject to random drug testing or a pre employment drug test.

[@kellywhite1663]

You don't have to pay somebody to do your inspection on the truck, you can do your own inspection, any truck stop has those inspection forms with the stickers in the section by the log books, you can fill out the forms and put the stickers on the truck, you do enough work on the truck and you're knowledgeable about the mechanics of it so you qualify to do your own inspection, that satisfies DOT regulations, I was told that by a DOT officer up here in Wisconsin, I would have to believe it's the same down there, most trucking companies do their own inspections.

[@corinorwood1054]

Even though you’re exempt from an ELD, you still have to track your drive time whether you’re for hire or not

[@Detroit_Diesel]

He said he has a paper log. Does that not count?

[@akshonclip]

@@Detroit_Diesel His paper log wasn’t complete. You still need to document all trips even if its within the 150 mile radius. Seems he was only documenting the ones outside that.

[@Detroit_Diesel]

@@akshonclip Ok, that makes sense. I thought he was logging all trips but he was only logging trips outside of state. Makes sense

[@calebsimth4562]

Log books are for over 150 mile radius. Within 150 miles is just a inspection book with you on off hrs too . Never had a problem with getting inspected at the scale house with that set up

[@andre-n2jdh]

Just do the ELD. I handle deliveries within 150 miles of south NJ. I drive 75 miles a day. Still do an ELD. I also have a paper log on me. Just do everything like a company does and they will leave you alone. Even if you have something plugged in your truck and can be downloaded. Just do it. It’s tied to your CSA score. Pay the $10 or so dollars to get the report. Either do a paper log or an electronic one. Once you do, you are good. It’s not about what you haul or do, it’s just saying you are taking the proper breaks and not driving more than the required hours. It’s not saying you are doing anything wrong. They just want to make sure you aren’t breaking the drive time rules. If that’s the ONLY thing.

[@judobadboy4982]

It doesn’t matter what you think,, you still need to have all your regulations updated,, that still a CDL vehicle therefore you still need to follow DOT regulations,, I was an owner operator for 28 years and I had to follow DOT regulations because if I didn’t I lose my livelihood,, what makes you special that you think you don’t have to? I had to do logs every day and I had to install an electronic log in my truck and I was mostly in my state of Illinois but I had to do it because I had power plates in my truck therefore I had to do logs every day and also it was company policy so why bitch about it?🤔I was also audited by the FMCSA and they told me what I needed to do and what they needed from me so after i spoke to them I provided everything they wanted and guess what??!! They never bother me again and one thing I did not do is bitch because it will take you nowhere,, so just like another comment I read,, sell your truck!!!

[@nightrunner1456]

YOUR RIGHT, (THEIR) setting things up for the Mega companies. Will they have the DEF and the diesel. While the small guy goes without.

[@hillbillytarzan9077]

Don't know if you have addressed it in the past but you do realize that to hold a cdl you must be registered with the FMCSA clearinghouse and to drive you must be enrolled in a random drug test pool....they will automatically downgrade license to class c if your not ....sounds like you could call OOIDA they could help you figure everything out🤔 they helped me get set up and I passed my audit with no issues.....I'm in NC though but this shouldn't make a lot of difference since most CDL regulations are federal....but they do vary somewhat by state....

[@movingearth3726]

What your saying is absolutely not true bud clearing house is something for employers to tell each other if you denied to take a drug test or if you failed … and they do not put you in a drug testing pool that’s the most bs crap I’ve heard … that’s what mega carries do he owns his truck and does his own thing with it

[@kelvinvann1969]

@@movingearth3726 You do have to be in a random drug pool consortium

[@hillbillytarzan9077]

@@movingearth3726 I am an O/O with my own authority......so let me see if I can clarify what I am saying if you EMPLOY a truck driver or OWN a Trucking company you as an employer (which he is if his truck is used in business operations) MUST be registered with the clearinghouse BECAUSE we are required to make annual queries with the database for each driver we employ as well as pre hire (this goes for O/O with their own authority) hell I have to query myself every year and in order for me to be able to query a driver that driver MUST BE REGISTERED with the clearinghouse I am also required to maintain active status in an approved random drug and alcohol testing consortium....now looking at the comment I see I did mistakenly say they would downgrade your license that is not accurate (thats if you don't get your medical card) so in conclusion IF you are employed as a trucker you will be REQUIRED to register so that YOU as the employee can approve any queries made by your EMPLOYER so no you don't have to register but if you don't then your either unemployed or not working for a legitimate company that is following the regulations......as far as "not for hire " companies I couldn't tell you but I will say that not for hire does not mean not commercial so....there are private fleets all over and they are registered with the clearinghouse and I'm just throwing out a possible place to contact for information.....I must know a little I passed my new entrant audit just fine with an 07 with 1.2 million miles.....but hey your probably the expert.....cause youtube....

[@drewl4762]

@@movingearth3726 if your an owner of a company and you drive you have to register with the clearing house and be in a consortium/ctpa

[@johnnypemberton111]

Welcome to the trucking club. Most of us carry our own Vaseline, because you certainly don't want to double dip in another person Vaseline jar. They make rules up as they play the game and they will always win. Just like that quote on the good fellows " everyone takes a beating every once in awhile".

[@tonyb6657]

You have a private fleet. You still have to abide by DOT regs. As an insurance guy, I can promise your insurance company is pulling your MVP as well as your FMCSA report. Your insurance rates are a reflection of both. By they way, don't forget OSHA regs for your shop.

[@ernestbrothers1298]

Even as not for hire, must follow regs. for feds . Driver file, maintenance records, trucks & trailers. You may still be able to certify yourself as inspector. When first started inspections you wrote letter describing length of and type of experience. Remember paid or not you still trucking

[@jace1911]

Doesn't matter if you are For Hire or Private....it's the rules for this type of vehicle. Annual inspections, drug consortiums, record of duty (which you should have time card slips for day drives and just paper logs for the 8 days month) One thing you most definitely got that other companies do is........complaining and crying!!!

[@davidjames0106]

Agreed. I really hope no one watches these vids and takes advice from Bruce on anything. He just seems completely clueless about everything he does. I mean most people have days where they play dumb on a subject but he seems to do it pretty often and on a lot of subjects. As a company, when they bought the truck, you'd think they would have done their due diligence about what rules and regulations they'd have to follow to run a semi up and down the roads. Bruce just seems like he wants to do what he wants and then cry when the rules catch up to him. Not a good way to run a business or show yourself on KZbin.

[@johnsnow1355]

Annual inspection is totally required if it's licensed commercial. Only farm stuff might be exempt. Usually it's every 6 months for commercial vehicles over a certain gvw or hauling passengers.

[@bradstover4937]

Bruce...Watch Timmy Gentry last video from yesterday. He will inform you what to do. No biggie. There not shutting you down.

[@jamiemangum6216]

They are buddy’s

[@topfuelr473]

FMCSA Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. I worked FMCSA for a couple months and if you are not for hire and don't leave your state, your state will tell you if you need a DOT number. If your interstate or for hire you then need a DOT number and an M/C number which runs $300. You have to schedule your safety audit when you get the notice in the mail or they will put you on a OOS, Federal Out of Service. You also need insurance on file and BOC3 on file. Good Luck Bruce.

[@jenniferwilson954]

Hey babe! Be safe on your trip! 🥰💕 Love Mom 🥰💕😘

[@ralphgore6417]

We started our operation last year. If you need some pointers I’ll be glad to help. I can point you in a few right directions.

[@charlesbaker7285]

whether for hire or not you have to follow the same rules as the rest of us.That includes an annual inspection which you can get done at any TA or Petro

[@enclaveoutcasts]

Just play everything by the book Bruce. You’ll get over this hurdle.

[@henrymorris2148]

Windows tinted at 5% is illegal for commercial trucks. 70% is as dark as you can legally tint your windows When I bought my truck the windows were already tinted I thought that they were at a legal tint so I didn’t have them checked out I was pulled over by Wisconsin highway patrol and the officer checked the tint and I found out that they were at 26% which is illegal for commercial trucks anything 70% or above is legal I didn’t get a ticket but I did get a roadside inspection Just some information for the drivers out there

[@Insanestang89]

Yep. Got a warning in Alabama. Got a 300.00 fine in Ky.

[@edwardverlander7681]

Why would you even do 5%, just to get pulled over I just think that that is just crazy..

[@johnjoecwells6444]

Shoot man, I’ve seen some trucks out here in Texas coming up from Mexico that have way more darker tint on some of their windows

[@henrymorris2148]

@@johnjoecwells6444 I’ve been noticing that too. I peeled off the window tint on my truck today and now I have to figure out how to get all the glue residue off. On a brighter note I can see out the windows a lot better now Lol

[@anthonyfunderburk4067]

This is the guy from the pilot, been playing this game 23 yrs, get started around 2 am and have plenty of places to park by 2 pm.

[@Mrpiraterias]

This is a classic example of who you don't want to be in trucking. You don't get to pick and choose which rules and regulations apply to you like if it was some kind of buffet. This guy has a history of pleaing ignorance as a defense. The issue here is not hire or not for hire it sounds like it's more like interstate and intrastate.

[@tommymann69]

Bruce God bless you for all this stuff that you are going thru today .

[@andrewb941]

Rules and regulations have to be followed by all. Regardless if it's one truck or 100.

[@andybetz326]

This is just like the time you were telling the internet that you didn’t need a cdl to drive blue collar because of it being “farm” use or “private” use. Just because you don’t know what you’re doing doesn’t mean it’s not your fault. Give a shit and learn how to do things the right way and you won’t have to worry about exemptions or trying to get around the rules. It may not be easy but it’s part of owning and using the truck.

[@nahnah6765]

Not for hire means you don't get paid from anyone to haul their stuff. Anytime you haul something to be paid for, you're a commercial driver therfore you're under the FMCA laws and regulations. Just obey them like the rest of us

[@davidjames0106]

Agreed. This video is just a lot of whining about the fact they thought they could buy a truck and just run it up and down the road without looking into or following any rules that every company, O/O, or private truck driver has to follow. When they bought the truck, you'd think they would have looked into the rules they'd need to follow and comply with before they drove it. It's not rocket science. It's a lot of BS rules and regulations but they are there for a reason and anyone running a truck and trailer on Federal or state highways has to follow them.

[@Dan-rg7jj]

What the hell does it matter here in Australia you can haul anyones stuff. Just be a registered business and pay the tax worth.

[@nahnah6765]

@@Dan-rg7jj why the hell are you complaining about my comment? This dude is in America and so am I so that's the laws here fuck the Australian dumbass laws wtf cares!!

[@clarencewiles963]

Thumbs up 👍 Drive with AC on vents open (fresh air) 24/7 365 if your in winter turn up heat up or down.

[@ATF1985]

Just run it 💯% up to DOT standards , it’s easy .

[@dagburn8692]

I take it your a company driver?

[@mannyasaptransport]

This is why I became a dump truck driver Bruce, they were giving me grief and they illegally drop a negative inspection on my dot even tho they saying it was my truck. The funny part of all this is I was with my wife out of town in a get away, I ask them for proof but that deputy your talking about he denied to be able to send anything to US but he said there was pictures of it!

[@rdevers1768]

You should've really looked into all of this before buying a new truck, there's a lot of BS in the industry and it's just getting worse but it's obvious there's a lot of important things you don't know from rules and regulations to the maintenance in the equipment. It's pretty scary knowing you're in the road after seeing this video. (Not hating)

[@javieraviles6314]

Don’t give up Brother.!!!!! The system it’s fuck up , don’t drop the guard . Keep up the good work.

[@kuratletrucking1677]

Trucking went down hill when it was regulated by the government

[@gary770se]

trucking was regulated until late 70s,went to hell when it was deregulated at that time . i was there ,retired 6yrs ago ,drove 37.