Ex DOT Officer Exposes Biggest Problems That Will Get Truck Drivers Put Out Of Service During Blitz

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[@MuthaTrucker]

Thanks for the info brother! You can find more info @ www.truckingwins.com/

[@Ty81494]

Im not helping my 5th Amendment and 4th Amendment inspect my trailer I'm 🛹 but I've been shut down every time they going to find something DOT corrupt AF

[@Ty81494]

It is a money grab WTF else is it not safety

[@Ty81494]

Hey BTW this man smoking crack if you snap those air lines your trailer will lock up trailer safety valve horse shit you disengage trailer air supply so it really don't matters I'm not doing it the can

[@Ty81494]

You don't have to chalk wheels leave trailer air engage truck brakes set drop air supply until below 60 see if valvues disengage simple

[@Ty81494]

I drive with 2 pitbulls they not getting in this truck I don't do drugs or even drink alcohol

[@ErolDevkek]

I'm interested in investing, but I'm not sure where to start. Do you have any advice or contacts who can help me out?

[@SercanKalsir]

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[@user-wd7os2pg4n]

It's a great idea to have a conversation with financial advisors like Naomi Dean to reshape your portfolio.

[@SherellDimaria]

I spread out my $25k portfolio across various markets to diversify my investments.

[@SelimOrdu]

Naomi Dean stands out from other brokers because of her realistic approach, unlike those who often set unattainable targets and fail to deliver. She's truly unique!

[@ErolDevkek]

How can I reach her?

[@Mike-gc9ih]

I was in Miami once at a small pilot. I was lucky enough to get a parking spot. There were flatbed trucks beside me cooking out and drinking beer. I was invited so we were sitting in chairs drinking beer with chicken on the grill cooking when the highway patrol came through and saw us. He got out and talked to us for a few minutes and the only thing he said was when we went to get in the truck to go to bed to get in on the passenger side.

[@O1dmanwalker]

Hey that happened to me i think it was in either Nebraska or Wyoming. Like you we were just sitting around barbecuing and telling lies to each other. Trooper pulled up talked for awhile and before he left, he told us when we were done to get in on the passenger side.

[@interestingcomments5178]

@@O1dmanwalkerwhat difference does it make if you are the only one in the truck and that’s verifiable by your logs.

[@wmorris3484]

I don’t drink but when I do it’s in a bar next to a fine hotel with a free breakfast and late check out time

[@todayslist37737]

​@@interestingcomments5178Getting in on the driver's side could give the "appearance" that you plan on driving.

[@antonjames4867]

hope they dont find my fleshlight😅

[@williamatkins3465]

If you're a company driver then you don't own the truck and the police can call your company and ask permission to search the vehicle and most companies will give them permission.

[@R.O.T.C._SEEM]

They still can't search your personal belonging like backpack, and suitcase

[@c-w-h]

​@@R.O.T.C._SEEM That is correct. Lock everything up. Always say no. If they start lying. Making shit up. Start recording.

[@Lickmyface]

Biggest BS. I dont use blankets. 3 dedades never been stopped as part of inspections... Trucker bs

[@williamatkins3465]

@@R.O.T.C._SEEM True but they can still look in the cabinets and under the bunk and they can look in any open boxes or totes.

[@biggtrucker8563]

Not accurate. Whoever is in control of any vehicle is the consenting party. If you loan your car to a friend, it is the friend who becomes the consenting party.

[@stonefox9124]

Truckers should get a $1,000 bonus for every passed inspection.

[@SpyderBlackOfficial]

Why?

[@queenfay5277]

They are wasting a lot of the truckers time.

[@VileStorms]

@@SpyderBlackOfficial Safe driving, loss of time, hassle. They are paid shitty in every other aspect.

[@Sipppers]

some companies do give a bonus for passing inspections.

[@2020HotShotTruckingLLC]

That's like saying we should tip the cashier at McDonald's for not messing up our order. That's their job.

[@geralddoeing3930]

Everyone should shut down I am off all week .

[@marlindykman908]

My vacation started last Friday when I parked off for 2 weeks

[@raysgonefishing3271]

I'm doing one better tomorrow is my last day driving

[@ufattrucker]

I'm with you brother

[@raysgonefishing3271]

Almost 24 years I'm done. They can have at it.

[@notesgo1556]

I'm shutdown for the week.

[@time2chill121]

If I sat around wondering how the DOT was going to ruin my life I'd have high blood pressure....oh wait I already have high blood pressure from just dealing with my dispatcher

[@unperuanoenlascarreterasde9964]

Hahahahahahhaha!

[@itiswhatitis4846]

You should not EVER NEVER EVER help the DOT!! You have a 5th Amendment right to not incriminate yourself and you definitely don’t have to help them do their job! I tell my drivers if they get pulled in to ports, side of the road inspections or pulled over that they tell the officer they won’t answer questions without an attorney present! I also tell them to be polite but politely refuse to help them do their jobs! They don’t turn on headlights, step on brakes or anything else DOT requests except their license & paperwork. We have started fighting back, it’s time ALL truckers start fighting back as well.

[@randgrithr7387]

Can they just focus on English proficiency for once?

[@user-gh2bk1re3y]

Or, they should just do DNA testing and who ever doesn't come up native get deported back to England

[@todayslist37737]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@unperuanoenlascarreterasde9964]

As Hispanic and English being my second language, I’m for it .

[@CCCP1968]

No. Joe Biden told them to ignore that. The white man is addicted to cheap labor and will never learn a lesson

[@livinlite9549]

It’s a good week to drive at night. Or put your truck in the shop & take an xtra day off.

[@JTEclipse]

i try to drive nights anyways, good tips though.

[@PowerlifterRich]

The real pieces of shit operate at night and are waiting on ya. Like Steve urkle waiting on Laura. Except they more desperate to go after a working man. Lol. Bitches. AND NO ITS NOT THEM DOING A JOB. ITS THEM BEING DICKS

[@PowerlifterRich]

Dot flags the undocumented mexican caravan thru bc an American is trying to make a living!

[@k.c.marshall921]

Thats not always helpful because some weigh stations are open at night.....they know truckers thoughts about this situation.

[@almixin]

Many states work around the clock on inspection blitzes. They will set up camps with extra inspectors to keep all bays full. Just use trucker path to see what’s going on and be prepared to be the lucky one

[@shaunfilby8026]

I do my pretrip religiously every day. ✅️-Fuel ✅️-Trailer still attached Hammer down

[@brianwideman2342]

When a law enforcement officer asks you to follow them to the next exit for an insp. Reply my company doesn't allow me to deviate from route except for fuel or rest & hand them the keys. Watch how fast they back pedal. Know your rights, truckers.

[@SpecialAgentNoble77]

Make sure your dirty draws are thrown about the entire cab. #InspectThis... 😳😳

[@truthseeker2321]

Lol!

[@curbstomp3126]

I was driving a truck that has 1100 miles on it a air line had some overspray on that looked cracked. DOT red tagged me made me change it even after machinic told him it was paint. Screwed my CSA score up fuck them !!

[@wannabeangler]

Another benefit of driving at night. 21 years OTR and night driving the last 9 years. Use your CB to let other drivers know what is going on at the scales. We would know ways around to dodge scales and DOT when they are on the hunt. I've never been shutdown or put out of service.

[@improvisedsurvival5967]

Never been put oos either.

[@scottolson4865]

I realize that you haven’t driven as long as some of us out here but checking the tractor protection valve is part of a Level 1 inspection. It’s not typically done as this guy is describing. Usually they chalk your tires and with the engine off and the brakes released they (DOT) will ask you to “pump the brakes down” and they wait for the air pressure to drop and for the brakes to set. It’s done quite frequently.

[@georgiapatriot4575]

Four years ago, the Georgia CDL test tested the protection valve. Procedure was slightly different. Instead of removing the glad hands, we pumped the brake pedal until the protection valve opened.

[@almixin]

This is still a valid procedure for testing the tractor protection valve if you’re a solo driver and don’t carry chocks. Just may make sure you test it regularly, if not daily, as required.

[@bigbaby4584]

He’s right on point. Know your rights. I have a family member that’s a DOT officer for Texas State Trooper he says he only check tires and brakes. He say that he’s not hard on Truckers because people have families to take care of. He mostly tell them and school them on what they need to be fixed and give them a verbal warning instead of putting it in the system.

[@user-xu5xj3ym4k]

that's stupid. these laws arent there to trouble you and give you a hard time. they are there to keep people safe and save lives. if they are too lazy to check for violations, they need to be fired.

[@michaellafreniere5083]

Bad part is most drivers don't check this stuff at all

[@internalbeing2798]

More like the biggest money scam in 24 hrs

[@secessionnow4133]

No too many mom and pop/ owner operator garbage trucking companies on the road

[@internalbeing2798]

@@secessionnow4133 so are you saying the mom and pop companies maintenance isn't as good as the mega Carriers

[@queenfay5277]

Facts

[@internalbeing2798]

@@secessionnow4133 are you saying mom and pop don’t maintained there equipment as good as mega carriers

[@googanmcboogie9307]

I've heard State police refer to violations as money they were owed they just had to find it.

[@truthseeking1571]

Do they want to inspect my 🥜 too and make sure I showered?

[@LilChairtoyou]

😂

[@YoungansRunningstaks_llc]

😂😂😂😂

[@SpyderBlackOfficial]

Coming soon

[@Curbsidedreamer008]

Watch out, and you may get an OOS from them! Especially if they check for rust from little use, that's under Boy are u fucked Code Didntdonuffin in fmcsa green book! 😂😂😂

[@VileStorms]

No, but they do inspect your butt hole for proper cleaning and prostate enlargement. Nice of them for looking out for the health of men

[@GBgrenade]

mother truckers with newer truck models, if you do the dashboard "air loss test" push the yellow in, press the service brake pedal, and test for airloss to make sure no air leaks without having to step foot out the truck. to my knowledge you can test each of the protection valves for tractor and trailer seperately and thus, not having to chalk the wheel since you can just hear for airleak from inside and confirm with the PSI loss like a regular airloss test of 60 seconds. i usually incorporate it with my airloss test. check for leaks first, if none, then release both tractor and trailer brakes by pushing valve in. the trailer protection valve usually activates around 50psi. once it does, i hold the brake until i know theres no leaks. after that, keep pumping the brakes until the yellow tractor protection valve also pops out above 20psi.

[@wmorris3484]

That sounds like more than they ask for and it could be considered a fail for not being able to follow instructions. Thousand dollar fine

[@GBgrenade]

@@wmorris3484 lol! im saying as a pretrip its a good way to inspect without needing to have chalks. if they ask for you to do a specific task then of course oblige. but doing that during pretrip takes only about a minute and youll know if its good for a DOT/MOT inspection

[@steel-270]

I got were I liked getting dot inspection Cause I'd get a 100 dollar bonus All I had to do was pass the inspection Keep my logbook caught up Make sure everything matched And the vehicle was safe and working like it should And the cargo was properly secured 😊

[@KTannerPaisleyKK]

I had almost new tires. Construction just before scale damaged my tire. Got put out of service

[@KTannerPaisleyKK]

friend drove into scale hooks were 300 feet before scale. Friend and like 10 other drivers got placed out of service

[@googanmcboogie9307]

They should shut down trucks with drivers that cannot communicate verbally in English without a phone.

[@Bigkountryinc]

The only problem with that is English is not the official language of the US. We actually don't have a language, English is the most common but it's no mandatory.

[@googanmcboogie9307]

@@Bigkountryinc www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/enforcement/driver-qualifications-regulatory-guidance-concerning-applicability-language

[@move1071]

So smart? How about you go and learn few other languages FIRST before making "smart" comments like that Besides using a brain cells for a second before writing such nonsense. Truckers aren't politicians to perform in public🤦‍♂️

[@pdotdollarsign]

Road Pirates are out enforce !! PS I got pulled across the scale in Des Moines Iowa last night and 3/4 of the people in the office policing me could not pass to get a health certificate and I could tell by looking at them

[@BigShaykh]

Hey Alex I’m here to set some things somewhat straight. As a former CDL-A instructor. There’s a test called a in cab test that’s part of the pre trip inspection. During this test one of the things that is gone over is air brake and valve test. Where as the driver has to chock the wheels (or make sure they are on flat ground) and press in both valves. After pressing in both valves the driver is suppose to feather the pedal down to 60 psi which the low air warning light is to come on. When this light comes on the driver has to continue feathering the brake pedal down til the pressure gets between 20 and 40 psi, which should at that low of psi pop out the service and emergency brake valves indicating too low of pressure in the air tanks (which will apply all brakes). I’m not sure which driver this former state police officer has interviewed, also I’m not here to discredit him but there’s a lot of false information being put out there. Even when I went to CDL-A school 6 years ago we had to do the same in cab air brake and valve test. Now whether or not a driver does this daily or weekly is up for speculation but the conversation regarding valve tests not being apart of the pre trip or it’s not being taught is false news. I can name 2-3 schools on the east coast alone with more than several locations that apply these tests for every single student as a prerequisite for graduating.

[@WiscoBoundTrucker]

I'm starting my first trucking job on monday after graduating from truck driving school. Some of this ive never even heard of before. Thank you for the information!

[@7ann7seven13]

CHOCK wheels, not chalk. Chalk is for blackboards in school. Chocks stop wheels from rolling.

[@issacespinoza5498]

14 yrs driving and never had a Inspection during the 72 dot Inspection

[@bill7778]

Alex!!! I think it is the way he is explaining it. Everybody knows when you keep pressing the brake pedal the knob has to pop out when the air pressure gets low. About 60 psi the lights and buzzer sounds, and 20 or so the knob pops out. Unless I have totally missed what he was talking about.

[@JoseDiaz-ob4xl]

Thank you, Alex, for the update. This is really helpful

[@captng]

Just. Stay in compliance 🎉🎉 as in just another day on the job

[@stevemarklin3192]

Thank you for all the information and thank you trucking wins

[@victorreyes9290]

Thank you for the advice. I'm on the road and I'm hoping for the best this next tree days. Good luck to everyone.

[@donaldrobinson1030]

Thank you both!

[@AlexM..]

I just got pulled over and told to follow to next exit for a Level 1. Although it was a level 1, it was more like a 3. Yes they went under and checked my brakes but never asked to see my logs or if I had extra logs in case my eld failed.

[@Nobluffbuff]

I got inspected and had practically the same thing happen. Said he was going to do a level 4, yet he performed a level 2 instead.

[@walterwilliams2711]

That's how they did me on a level one

[@-DON2494]

Level 3 is driver only. Level 1 is driver and truck.

[@issacespinoza5498]

Sounds like nm😂

[@kenfox22]

Was pulled over in Indiana by a she Bear during inspection week. She told me to break my seal on the trailer. Looked in and let me go. I asked her if she would sign my bills for breaking the seal. She refused to

[@jemhadar5029]

They are supposed to carry their own seals as officers and note the bol they broke seal for inspection and wrote new seal number down name a badge number

[@improvisedsurvival5967]

They have to reseal and note it. I wouldn’t have moved. Would’ve called dispatch and had them call police straighten it out

[@user-xg3jt3oj9v]

Had that shit pulled on me one time,told the officer to get a federal marshall ,no one was going break seal

[@jemhadar5029]

@@user-xg3jt3oj9v lol. Call the president

[@vendingdudes]

Just had a Level 1 last month. The most annoying part was the fact that to check the TPV you had to get in and out of the truck with the valves in and the key on (to read the gauge). These stupid new trucks have the horn honking the whole time you're doing this. The inspector isn't too thrilled with this feature either.

[@andrewdonohue1853]

well boo hoo. it's not my problem the truck is engineered to go honk honk. i find it annoying on a daily basis, that officer can just piss off if they dont like it.

[@Farrell0208]

No, that’s just a specific year of the Cascadia trucks. Some may have a dashboard chime, just like your car does, but the Cascadia is the only semi truck that’s done that. Trust me I’ve driven nearly every manufacturer of truck in the last 5 years, it is in fact only the Cascadia. Never ever ever heard that on ANY other truck made. You need a different truck. DOT officer should allow you to have the door closed with the window rolled down anyhow. I’ve NEVER had to do a roadside in 12 years with an open door. It is pretty freaking annoying though lol

[@ThanhTranUSA]

@@Farrell0208international does that too

[@shaunfilby8026]

I unplugged the city horn, passenger side behind cab airbox. Fmcsa says you are required A functional horn, just one.

[@theodoreskaff1209]

For 39 yrs I only have had a sleeping bag and a pillow. Been inspected many times all over the usa never heard of this bedding regulation

[@wannabeangler]

Same here as for sleeping bag and a pillow for 21 years.

[@todayslist37737]

I've known plenty of people that don't sleep under covers at home. I doubt they would have them on a truck.

[@joseHernandez-cl1dd]

Thank you for the information 👍🏾

[@habibmusoev8614]

A driver got inspected in Missouri, he’s saying make sure you have “Clearing House” account or you will be out of service. Even he said they checked his fridge.

[@davionnescott8775]

Do you have to be logged in and stuff or just have to have an account?

[@candymandjdollahbillz]

That driver did wrong the officer has no right to go in a fridge it has to be a just cause that driver needs to go to court and sue for that officer badge

[@anotherhole]

Oh no, they're gonna find my leftover pizza and energy drinks.

[@mikem9097]

Please, if your name pops up as positive then you're OOS.

[@KamionKing]

I love you, MUTHA! You’re our top G.

[@MuthaTrucker]

appreciate you so much!!!!!

[@samndisya1922]

I'm at home till blitz is over.

[@markboyce1001]

That something that I never check , that a good thing to check, Alex after over 40 years , checking that never came up, but now that going to be check once a day for safety ,your channel is the first and only channel that I know that broadcast the truth,and again I learn something new today, thank you Alex

[@TripleCTrucking]

Yes. That's similar to the "button test" in CDL school. We are late comers as of November 23. We're not 'old school' Button should pop after 60psi warning light no less than 20psi.

[@themooseknucklecafe8957]

Here in Texas the air brake test is a normal, every time I’ve been inspected they do that exact test . Tires , oil leaks , wiper fluid level and the amount of fluid that sprays on the window . Be safe out there drivers.

[@ANDREASRIAL]

EXTREMLY IMPORTANT INFORMATION....GREATLY APPRECIATED.

[@treypelham5515]

Great info! Thanks!

[@mjmajors001]

I have an air shift transmission. When it gets down between 60-70 the transmission becomes inoperable. That’s how I know there is an air problem.

[@christopherarrington7277]

Okay so who’s paying us for the labor during this inspection and when did it become law to help officers with an investigation.

[@phillytowsquad73]

It is nice to see the ex officer on the show. I want you guys all the time we are towing company basically getting our heavy duty tow truck ready we always watch a show to get updates. Thank you for all the things that you put out there all those some of the stuff does not pertain to us but good information.

[@victornicklow9792]

How about unhook the 2 airhoses.THEN push in parking brake and trailer air supply button.

[@kenfox22]

Was pulled over in Illinois for a headlights being out. They asked if they could inspect the inside of my truck. I said yes . When they saw my wife in the sleeper birth, they cussed and let me go. What did that mean?

[@Hardworking_Trucker]

Either they wouldn’t have touched her with a 10 meter cattle prod or they were jealous you get to tap it. Depends

[@truthseeker2321]

They saw her beaver.

[@Sales-rq3nd]

I recommend that you put your linens and a pillow in the front passenger seat to show that you have them for use when you need them. And the measurements can be done from the outside.

[@josemoncada5598]

Very good info Alex, 👍🏼🚚

[@qui1283]

*A SHAME HOW THEY TREAT 🚚 DRIVER'S LIKE CRIMINALS*

[@improvisedsurvival5967]

Lotta driver are bums let face it . They ruin it for the rest of us

[@aaronwhitey3068]

Thanks for the advice ❤

[@whoisjohngalt7655]

Great information thanks God bless you all

[@LiveHealthy1]

Thank you for this info💯👍💪

[@hesuschrist9527]

I got a level one last night 5/14/24 while it was poring down raining. My break lights were not working on trl. Luckily, DOT officer allowed me to find and fix the problem. (It was a fuse), i also had exspired trailer inspection, and was doing 5 over the speed limit. I was blessed and got no tickets or violations, just a warning. The entire inspection lasted 2:46 mins. Make sure your 100% in compliance on everything the officer who got me left no stone unturned.

[@2020HotShotTruckingLLC]

The tractor protection valve is easy to test, and easy to fix. Inside there's springs and "O"-rings that get gummed up and the valve sticks pushed in. When you push in the red valve, the air pressure holds it in against a spring. When the air pressure drops to the point where the spring is stronger, the valve pops out. If the "O"-rings inside the valve are not kept lubed, it will resist the pressure of the spring and either let the air pressure get too low or not pop out at all. If you are bobtailing, you can check it using an extra gladhand that's set up for airing your tires.

[@camk7642]

Thank you

[@MuthaTrucker]

You're welcome

[@Yventura1976]

Thank you for helping us

[@bcdarling3488]

Tennessee dot love to search the inside of ur truck. 4 times in 35years. And every time from the 1st time to the last time their excuse was my eyes looked watery. Followed with a do I have a allergy thing going on. They all have that paged on how to screw with a driver memorized. I'm on vacation this week 😊

[@sandasturner9529]

Thanks Alex.

[@vernleroyson331]

If you are hauling DOD or Hard liquor, with a bill of lading stamped EXEMPT, no DOT, State,County or local police can open your trailer doors. They must have a Federal Marshall on site approving load inspection.

[@KM-bo5ig]

not talking about the load of liquor . talking about booze in driver's cab ,... wow

[@wannabeangler]

Also when contracting to DOD you can drive right past the scales for some companies. AAFES has the best deal of all companies. They have government tags on truck and trailer.

[@improvisedsurvival5967]

At yellow we had papers to haul liquor.

[@stevenr8606]

I moved a trailer full of BEER . BILL said 'paper packing product.' TOO many 😢 cry babies. If you're legal and need to be, no worries.

[@randyadams4764]

Oh my God😂😂😂😂. You otr drivers really are the most stupid people in this world. No wonder you smelly losers get treated the way you do. A U.S . Marshals job is for fugitive recovery only. Try requesting one next time and see how that works out.😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ericschneider8524]

If you are able to work on your feet and thinking of going to truck driver school change your plan and check out welding school. You're welcome.

[@edwinmonterroza7426]

Truck driving is not what it used to be

[@todayslist37737]

I hear plumbers are making good money.

[@GhostruckerX]

Welding don't pay shit.

[@PhucYuBich]

In short that airline protection valve check is just to see if both of your brake knobs pop up. Similar to that sale test.

[@VileStorms]

In canada to get your CDL(class 1) you have to do a 6.5 hour air brake course memorize the steps show an examinor you know how to do it by memory. You also have to explain to the examinor the steps and what number the warning light will come on(60psi), what psi the buttons will pop(60-40psi for the trailer supply, and 40-25psi for the tractor, then you do a build up test from 50-90 psi and make sure it gets to 90 before 3 minutes, then make sure the governor cuts off at 125-135 and tell the examinor that range. You have to memorize each number and each step in order or you will fail the practical exam. It takes 15 minutes at the maximum Everyone should be doing it every day before driving anywhere. You also have to show the driving test examinor that you remember how to do it as the last step of the pre-trip before you head out on the road. Its your brakes we are talking about, which I think is one of the most important things to inspect besides your load being secured. If you check anything on your pre-trip do your full air break check from chocking your tires to adjusting your slack adjusters.

[@MaRrepr00]

It's the same in the USA As of this year

[@VileStorms]

@@MaRrepr00 It boggles my mind how alot of drivers don't do them here. I asked one of my buddies while I was training when the last time he drained his tank and did a air brake check, and he said never. Hes been driving since 2016 or 2018 I think

[@HayesTransport]

I was taught air break test by pushing in valves and letting the air settle and then shut the truck off and fan the brakes to pop the valves

[@michaellewis7048]

You can check the protection valves by pumping your brakes with the engine off. That was past off the pre trip in CDL school

[@jonahflex1921]

I was told to not help them with inspection

[@robertsullivan3877]

Respect goes a long way with d o t. Even if they are having a bad day,if you respect them,( don't fear them), usually they will give you some slack.

[@mrbasscow]

All it is is ine big money grab

[@mikem9097]

Please the event is advertised months in advance. If you're dumb enough to not do your job and ensure your ducks are in a row? Then here's your sign.

[@rswope35]

Thats exactly what it is.

[@mikem9097]

@@rswope35 there's thousands of drivers/vehicles that pass with flying colors. If your logging practices are iffy, your CDL has issues, you're in the D & A Clearinghouse, have drugs or alcohol in the truck, or the vehicle isn't taken care of then you're subject to violations. If the violations are severe enough? There may be penalties or an OOS. 😉

[@user-xg3jt3oj9v]

I will never unhook a glad hand with air pressure in the lines,have you ever seen the explosion of air whwn those glad hands come apart,thats a safety thing here

[@Backyardredneck92]

London ky checks the protection valve anytime they do an inspection

[@erikalvarez7281]

Very informative video, thanks

[@justinpinkerton6625]

I have been doing this for 15 years and was taught to check this when getting my cdl. You can set the tractor brake and release trailer and dose the same thing

[@ronsmith4330]

I hope that by him explaining this is his penance for being a former tyrant.

[@danielc.1169]

Most automatic trucks won’t even shift into gear so you can go if the psi is under 100. My international won’t go into gear until I have 100PSI

[@mafosa8519]

Good talk!

[@Brett235]

From this comment section I can clearly see that we have a lot of unprofessional drivers on the roads today. Your equipment is your responsibility, so you should want everything to be on point correct? We aren't driving our personal vehicles around, we're driving potentially a 40 ton vehicle that can hurt a lot of people if not properly maintained, so we should be doing daily inspections ourselves to ensure that our equipment, which we are responsible for, is safe to be on the roads. Get your stuff together drivers and be the professional that you profess to be.

[@Durahan82]

I got inspected by the NY-6:52 DOT yesterday, with no violations 😎🤠

[@chloepierre-louis9695]

wow thank you for this information

[@bobbyleehuss8690]

Great information thank you

[@MuthaTrucker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dell7054]

AT THE END... it's all about MONEY😂😂

[@livinglife8489]

I had to do a tpv test in Indiana back in January when they pulled me in for L1 inspection.

[@biggtrucker8563]

I had two level 1 last fall. Both did the air valve check.

[@kenfox22]

We did the brake check during CDL school. That DOT man is cool 😎

[@tiniest]

i 100% believe it, my company sent me to take a random drug & breathalyzer test today before heading out from hometime

[@lthecomprmiser883]

So my truck has 2 cracks that have been filled by my maintenance department over 2 months ago there have been no expansions of said items I shouldn't have an issue right

[@doghouse416]

Meanwhile near Starke Florida, they have a DOT cop who looks like Elmer Fudd writing violations like "No DOT and MC number displayed" as he is looking directly at a NEW DOOR DECAL that has all that information on it. I'm so sick of theses idiots.

[@stevenmiller6725]

You just film him doing it and the ticket and send the file to Dataq's challenge. They will throw it out. Too many of those they start asking Elmer questions about his competency.

[@7ann7seven13]

On I-35 going N. I went into a truck scale. I was carrying paper for " to go" orders, which were huge rolls, but exempt from HOS. Officer pulls my ELD and I already told him he will see HOS in yellow cuz I was hauling during Pandemic. I then showed him that cardboard for to go foods was exempted. I said, You can't give me a ticket for this load though( he said he was gonna give me a ticket) and sleep behind the weigh station to begin my 10 hours. I went to court with Atty. representing me, all done by Emails. I paid $250 to the lawyer, and he got ticket completely taken off my record. The Judge said: Tell her to be good. Can you imagine that? Wrong ticket, good Lawyer, good driver, not a bad one. Sometimes I think men believe women shouldn't be in trucking( Southern thinking).

[@clifforddrummond1041]

Definitely good info

[@BatGS]

Greetings: 1) Unless the law has changed he is incorrect about The Ttr Protect Value (Tlr Supply) . He (guest speaker)states it should close at 20PSI. Wrong. By design it trips closed at 60PSI. Law requires 45 PSI. I checked mine at every VI and taught when I was a trainer. This is a vary controversial area. 2) DOT Inspection - Cab only (NOT sleeper) and only safety and tractor operation related operation. 3) Correct about the Bedding...as is the "matress" description and sleeper specifications. 4) He is correct about the CDL infraction. Also it is $10,000 fine driver and owner. 5) He is correct on the other mentioned. Thx both 4 the share.

[@user-hc9cc8nz2w]

I did the air brake test when getting my CDL pre trip test in CA for DMV...I clean out the truck everytime my company switches me off.

[@JoandtheHoGottaGo]

Great video needed to hear this 😂

[@jdmorrison60]

Can anyone say money grab.

[@riseagainstfb]

Ive had them remove the red but never the blue.. and they had me get out and do it.. i guess they are hammering this TPV home

[@charlie2b-d335]

Very valuable information!

[@MuthaTrucker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@reggiehill7672]

Government way too big now. Shit is ridiculous.

[@marquesjohnson3651]

I’ll be honest I work for the state of Georgia as a commercial cdl instructor, when I got my cdls back in 2014 we were actually doing this. Most drivers don’t know what it’s for. It’s on our test that every driver know this.

[@williammarrara7490]

I live in Clearfield County PA.. 16830 ZIP... Pennsylvania is a Commonwealth, So it is a Big Government shit show. PLCB, LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD... ETC liquid license required , limited Sunday sales.. based on %food sales Ratio to total sales... Also the state will ALWAYS,IN ALL WAYS PICK UP ANY POSSIBLE CHARGES/VIOLATIONS WHERE THEY RESPOND TO EVEN PRIVATE PARTIES CONFLICT... WITH BASICALLY ZERO TO LITTLE MORE THAT ARGUMENT... Even when there's. A refusal to press charges/ further ACTIONS...