Trucker Gets Pulled Over by Police Officer

This trucker gets pulled over by police officer in Arkansas. And we learn about a certain sticker.
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November 2022

[@wilson4328]

That wasn’t a safety inspection, that was a fishing expedition.

[@charlesreid9337]

DOT inspection not safety inspection. This is for revenue collection for the Dot

[@guitardzan5641]

No....That was a professional inspection with a professional driver. This driver handled himself well and his wife extended a courtesy to the cop.....Which helped. This cop can seriously mess up your day if he feels like it. The driver COULD have been cited for the missing sticker. By the way, the driver is responsible for all the truck/trailer/load, and qualification docs being in order. The missing sticker......That's on the driver.

[@davidowen9671]

@@wilson4328 Often cops are children of cops. Just try, act of imagination, what kind of person would be attracted to this kind of "work." I see thousands of examples of unsafe trucker behavior every day. Cops NEVER hold such drivers to account. They only pull crap like this. I have never been helped by these tough guys, irritated countless times. They are absolutely NOT to be trusted.

[@WanderingWolf365]

People complain about unsafe truckers and illegals taking their jobs on one hand, and then complain about the officers who take those people off the roads on the other. This officer has likely taken those "truckers" out of commission for good reason. You can't have one without the other. - WW

[@stephenkelton1211]

@@wilson4328 exactly 💯 %

[@willmann30]

YOUR WIFE DOESN'T HAVE TO FURNISH ANY INFO TO THAT OFFICER. HE KNOWS IT. A passenger does not have to participate in a lawful stop.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Interesting! Thank you!

[@Bandit9457]

Yes she does, when you are in a commercial vehicle, driver or not, you are subject to the same rules and regulations as the driver.

[@timcrawford5882]

She does have to provide ID an proof she is covered by insurance and that the company knows she is there in a company truck

[@willmann30]

@@Bandit9457 🤣😂🤣 there's a difference between knowing and just assuming. LEO loves uninformed citizens.

[@bobboy5508]

Normally no. But operation of a commercial vehicle is different. They have the right to ID everyone in the commercial vehicle. Commercial vehicle is different. We all know the rules. We have commercial drivers license and. Such we signed off on full compliance with any state DOT officer. Stipulations to having a commercial DL.

[@jjdiazangel]

I was trucking for 9 years. These types of stops were one if not one of the main reasons I got out. I was tired of the pigs nitpicking. I never had a clean inspection. They always found something. No matter what I did and how good I had the truck. They always found something. We are just trying to make a living and get home alive and we have to deal with stupid hall moniters.

[@duradim1]

Besides your derogatory remark about law enforcement, I agree that we as a nation over regulate, over inspect, and over charge truck drivers, as well as so many others, in our zeal to be safe and whatnot. Our country is literally cursed by God, Himself, and we are falling.

[@jvmiller1995]

I was a driver for years and am even a million mile driver club member. When E- logs came I left. I would bet like real money if you did a real study on it that the hours of operations the rules have caused as many or more accidents than they prevent. For example....You drive a few hours to pick up your load but it takes 4 to 5 or 6 hours to load. Then you can't log it as sleep because one split sleeperbirth never works out but two, besides maybe they they told you to listen to the radio for your turn to back into the 400 dock doors at a Walmart or Costco distribution center. So now it goes against your total hours for the day. Now you finally get called to the doc but 4 hours later so you take a small nap and two hours later you are on the road again. Then you hit a huge traffic jam that takes several 3 to 4 hours or more to clear. Now just a few more miles down the road after you finally clear that you are out of hours and have to pull over. So you have to log off duty. But you set in the sleeper staring at the ceiling and can't sleep for 7 1/2 hours as you took a few hours nap waiting to get loaded. You finally go to sleep and 3 hours later the alarm goes off because your 10 is up. Now you have interrupted the Rem sleep, This is the most crucial part of sleep that really resets the brain. But you can't stay and sleep because your idiot dispatch has you delivering in 11 hours from now and it is a 10 hour drive. So you are now driving without a proper night's rest in order to make delivery. Driving a truck our sleep times are all over and dictated by the log book and not your body and it is really impossible to develop a pattern as it always changes. When what you could of did instead is after getting out of the hell traffic jam and then when your hours was up but not tired yet you could of drove another 6 or 7 hours until you was tired and took a 8 to 10 hour break and got some real and meaningful sleep and woke up and drove a few hours to make a delivery. See the problem is like everything the Government does the folks writing the laws have no experience in the field they are regulating. Just because a few idiot drivers want to run 20 hours a day on 3 hours of sleep they assume we all need baby setting and told what hours to work... I use to run two log books and could move my hours around so I could make money and still be safe. I never fell asleep at the wheel. When I seen E logs coming I decided to hang it up.. Sorry to rant you seem like you get it and you hit a nerve so I thought I would let the want to be truck drivers know too.

[@jjdiazangel]

@Jeremy Miller i 💯get you bro. I felt that i worked way harder and sleep deprived when i was on elogs. Anything government touches turns to shit

[@daveshangar6820]

God could have set that truck up with gold guarded by angels, and they would still find something.

[@titusjonesii3179]

@@daveshangar6820😂😂😂😂 facts

[@audsmithl]

Truck drivers keep the whole country rolling. Much needed and much respect.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you! Yes!

[@johncarter1205]

Yeap, these new gen doesn't respect anything, they need a good lesson, a good dust bowl lesson like in 1930, you'll see them eating from the trash waiting for that inheritance , rather than work, people say that the way we were brought up was abusive, oh well, because we were taught how to work , and we were taught that nobody owe us anything, and that nothing is for free.... sad, thankfully I won't be here to see it.

[@metalgear-]

@@TheJoyofTrucking • I never got randomly pulled over in the 2 Years I drove OTR. I had random DOT Inspection Areas which ofc we forced to pull into & the obvious DOT Weigh Scales but never NOT once had an Officer flash his Blue Lights behind me. I’m surprised this is even a thing tbh.

[@paveljelinek772]

Exactly! World, as we know it, could NOT work the way it worx without trux and truck drivers

[@darrenshaneblackmon8402]

This is one of the main reasons why I just quit driving. I don’t like being examined constantly for no reason. They should only be allowed to pull you over if they observe something out of place.

[@craigbeats1498]

Seriously it’s annoying and a major government overreach. Has nothing to do with safety and everything to do with money.

[@terrylong6457]

They feel the need to fish. Jerks

[@p40-n1x]

inspection sticker is just cause to get pulled over

[@magnificentmuttley154]

I can see that when the trooper finished, this driver was free to go. I didnt hear any mention of a written warning nor did the trooper ask him to sign one. This roadside inspection was on a sunday. All he had to do is go to an inspection station the very next day- - so, no problem Still, you guys are right. Nazis & KGB agents are the ones who practiced this kind of predatory fault-finding

[@0manoscar]

That guy doesn't sound like any Arkansas trooper to me. Must be a northeast import.

[@oldmanfromoc7684]

As a retired driver of 40 years on the road, it is crazy the driver is responsible for so much and the owners are raking in the cash. Good luck drivers!

[@OldBastardOnaHarley]

The big companies pay people full-time in their safety departments to make sure all the required paperwork is installed in each truck. But when they don't do their jobs, it's the driver that gets the tube steak.

[@ProleDaddy]

That's how capitalism works. The owner does nothing but work against labor and gets everything.

[@OldBastardOnaHarley]

@@ProleDaddy There's a difference between capitalism and robbery.

[@ProleDaddy]

@@OldBastardOnaHarley That's true. Capitalism uses the capitalist state to legitimize its theft, as where small-time thieves do not have that luxury.

[@michaeljobson3072]

The driver is always 100% responsible for the vehicle he is driving, legal requirements, paperwork, nuts and bolts; this is all his responsibility as a highly trained professional.

[@gerardmcaveney332]

This is why retired truck drivers like myself tell young people that say they want to be a truck driver are told to find something else to do .

[@bobsap1723]

No just drive local issue solved …. OTR guys gets harassed 24/7 when I was driving local never had a issue

[@SMHman666]

Gerard. I've known a few truckies and none of them were happy with the job because of all the sh*t like this and with other car drivers.

[@timfargis8596]

37 years and sick of all the regulations and rules

[@original1951]

@bobsap1723 well you never must've hauled and rock or sand. I'm 2 years I was inspected 14 times Everybody wants to get in on the act. DOT from city , county, justice of the precinct, state , federal, its more of a money thing. If they can catch you overweight or with equipment violations. All of this within 50 miles of my home terminal. San Antonio. Bexar county Texas

[@toddage83]

It’s just as bad still have to pull in to the scales for full cavity searches and there’s now a commercial vehicle patrol here now that’s hawks and harasses the area

[@coleramus561]

What a jerk asking for wife's ID

[@charlesreid9337]

There's no harm in ask cake as long as they don't try to force it.

[@ceelos69]

@@coleramus561 let the guy do his job.imagine how he feels with the wife recording him.ive been pulled over like this too these cops keep bad drivers off the road

[@coleramus561]

@@ceelos69 I submit to you that the cop doesn't know his job. Asking for the passenger's ID is not part of his job. In fact, until he's got reasonable articulable suspicion of a crime, he has no right to her ID. And further, he has ZERO right to her driver's license as a cop cannot legally require a person to produce a license for an activity in which they aren't presently engaged. Also, my experience differs from yours in that it hasn't been my experience that cops keep bad drivers off the road. It has been my experience that they are taxmen who destroy lives unnecessarily with a dogged determination to follow somebody's orders. They do anything EXCEPT defend our Constitutional rights as they've sworn to do. Ask a cop next time you see him what the 8th amendment is. If he can't tell you, then he doesn't remember his oath, and what kind of man is that?

[@ceelos69]

@@coleramus561 talking a bunch of BS it's too bad you didn't like my comment they can do what they want and that's why you asked for her ID try not giving him a ID and see how that'll work out

[@benney7520]

​@@coleramus561So you are a lawyer??

[@chrisester2910]

When my father was working as a trucker an officer told him that there is no such thing as a perfect truck. He can ALWAYS find something to write a ticket for... Most people do not even know how much a trucker needs to know and do just to keep the truck legal and on the road.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yup!!! 🥰

[@robertkipness387]

Exactly. Glad to say after 30 yrs on the road, I gave my cdl up!!!

[@brickson98m]

Predatory policing. Completely unnecessary.

[@John-ue9pt]

So very true

[@omarjassar4650]

Once I was approached by another trucker asking if I knew how to adjust the brakes , of course I know how to adjust the brakes , knowing is part of getting the license , I was fine helping him until I looked at the brakes and there was way less than 1/16th of an inch left on them , and this took place some miles before going down into Ashland OR , 7 miles of 7% downhill , I told him absolutely NOT and have his brake pads replaced immediately , he said no they are fine , just help me adjust them , I didn't and he took off , I wanted to report him but I didn't know how

[@freddie3159]

Without you guys, no one will have food on their kitchen tables, economy will get affected. Wish everyone can appreciate what you do. Everyone takes everything for granted. GOd bless.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you so much!!! 🙏Blessings to you as well!

[@benney7520]

There's lots of jobs that keep things going. They are all important. Not just truckers.

[@souniert]

The ability of an officer to violate your constitutional rights is ridiculous. All because you’re a trucker? Doesn’t make sense.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😳😳😳

[@luich2275]

Not really, as a truck driver for many years we all know that we can be pull over at any time just for an inspection. Yes it’s sucks because time for it’s very important and those constant inspections are ridiculous

[@ArtemisKitty]

Well, to be fair... from what we constantly see on the news now, they do that to a lot of people... just more often with truckers, it seems. But still... it's not limited there in the USA with police doing things like this, sadly.

[@douglass56]

No violation

[@luich2275]

@@douglass56 no

[@chiefredbird7315]

There's a 'fine" line between keeping public safe or harassing them.

[@mehameha4453]

I was so happy selling all my trucks and trailers and turning in my CDL. I had no issues with the DOT and very few issues with my drivers, but the stress of becoming one aged me an extra decade for sure. I got out just in time. The regs are ridiculous now. We had it easy. You guys are the heroes for still getting what American needs under crazy restrictions. Hats off to the American Trucker.

[@secretsquirrel6718]

Yeah I got rid of my authority recently. The d.o t. Was such a problem over evert little thing. Nonsense stuff is all I would get dinged for. What sent me over the edge is i got a ticket for improper dot tape o. The trailer. It was factory I stalled tape on the top of the doors and was red and white. But it's supposed to be white only....... I mean come on.

[@mehameha4453]

@@secretsquirrel6718 I had a few swipes with them but they never could get me for anything, but they sure tried, and were very odd men. They had their version of the truth and when the evidence proved my version, it made them upset. A bit scary. But glad I’m out. I used to go to Toronto from California a lot as those loads paid very well for the extra 180 miles. And then come back empty fir an easy border crossing, but still the stress, it was unreal.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

❤️❤️❤️

[@born2soon]

The responsibility of paperwork and the regulations of fuel purchases made me walk away from 18 wheelers after I passed the driver's exam! I did drive motor coach and school buses, but that was enough for me. I was 55 and my factory closed, so trucking looked glamorous!

[@Shitbird3249]

@@born2soonhope you’re still trucking around somehow

[@jimb3541]

Kevin took the correct approach. No super trucker attitude. Polite and answered questions. His approach defuses the situation.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks Jim! Agree!!!

[@arnoldjohnson3317]

The trucker did perfect. The cop is the one that acted like a thug. Once he knew your wife was just a passenger his creepiness came out asking for her drivers license. He is one bad state trooper, you are at his whims if you don’t give him the respect he thinks he needs.

[@tarheelnews261]

Not me. They get the documents, and nothing else. No help, no questions answered. My passengers definitely aren’t showing ID, or answering any questions. I’ve had 2 bogus OOS that removed 2 pigs from duty, and a dog they said smelled drugs. The dog wasn’t even trained to search for narcotics.

[@mikespradling1828]

@@tarheelnews261 The days in court, the steep fines they could write and the downtime would be cost prohibitive. There might be a time and place for 1st & 4th amendment auditing, but when driving a truck this isn't one of them.

[@tarheelnews261]

@@mikespradling1828 it’s not about auditing. It’s about right from wrong. There is never a time and place to bend over or bow down. It’s that mentality that has lead to what we have to day. My carrier has been in service for 10 years, without any issues. Never had to be in court, or had any steep fines. All it took was public records request to put a “drug dog” out of service, because it was trained to find bombs, not drugs. Could have filed suit but removing the mut was enough for me. Both of the bogus OOS were cleared by mechanic, and all it took was submitting documents to have the pigs that issued them reprimanded.

[@ytgeorgia]

I'm 73 and have never been a pro trucker. However, your video is a big education and eye opener for me an average consumer of the goods you haul. God bless you for the wonderful work you do.

[@John-xf1zd]

Thank you for posting your blessings on the truckers thay could really use a little 🙏 every now and then

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you so much for your kind words!!!!! Happy to do it!

[@ladyofthelake6957]

74 And I Agree..Amen🕊💯

[@joelluongo7419]

Even if the inspectors failed to update to a current inspection sticker. I always hold onto my receipts. Should have put the inspection receipt from July in that big folder.

[@TOWNCARBUBBA87]

Thanks for all you do for keeping America moving. stay safe out there driver 👍

[@newengland2352]

I just want to thank all you truckers ,what a stressful job you got. Thanks for delivering .

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks 👍

[@bradleyhammond6426]

If you are in a commercial vehicle, a police officer can ask for an ID even from a passenger. Most trucking companies with also require a Letter of authorization for a passenger, in compliance with insurance contracts. However, even if none of this applies, why wouldn’t you comply with a request from a police officer. Be polite and help to make his job a little easier. Consider this, the policer does not know who your passenger really is. He/she may be an undesirable.

[@wjf0ne]

@@bradleyhammond6426 I'll tell you why you don't comply with a request that isn't backed by law. It has the low IQ cops believe that it isn't a request but in their mind becomes a lawful demand when every weak person just produces when the cop say the have to. Your constitutional rights are far more important that a cop's ego, you should thank the good Lord that you have them because many countries don't and look at what is going on across the world.

[@korey908Trucking]

Thank you

[@papabear9481]

@Bradley Hammond The letter of authorization is actually true for all major carriers, as far as I am aware, but if this guy is an owner op, then it would seem like he may be exempt from that procedure. He is after all the owner of his own company.

[@maureenterlizzi6594]

I like most people, am so grateful to America’s truckers. You are some of the finest people in our country. You are the main reason our country thrives. I’m sorry you are forced to lose points due to someone else’s negligence. I pray safety for you out on those roads. Blessings to you and your family!!!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Awwww…thank you so much Maureen! We appreciate your kind comments!!! And, FYI, Kevin ended up not losing points at the company because they realized it wasn’t his fault and they submitted the paperwork and there was no bad consequences from the law either. Phew!!!!! Thanks again!

[@davida8833]

@@TheJoyofTrucking So nice to hear of your happy ending!

[@78Yousaf]

The problem is is that it is the drivers responsibility to ensure that the equipment is legal to be on the road. He did his pre trip that morning and was feeling good, but he didn’t check his FAI stickers? They said happy thanksgiving, so he drove four months with an expired sticker. That’s not the companies fault.

[@real2x542]

Part of your pre trip inspection is making sure you have all the proper stickers it’s easy to miss but is your responsibility

[@14moon85]

Hope it works out to where you don't get any negative points..... I find it amazing that Truckers have to jump through so many Hoops but I guess that's just the way it is nowadays... so at this juncture would just like to say thanks for all you do and I think it's great that your wife keeps you company ,,,,, motor easy and safely

[@sherryluce5780]

I would like to not only thank this gentleman and his wife for there services but all truckers out there!!! 😀My daddy was a trucker for 43 years, he loved what he did... He hauled all kinds of goods, everyone was grateful. He just passed away on April 9th 😢 I was so proud of him. And as for the police officer stop targeting truckers, there just trying to do their job...

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you so much, Sherry! Our sincere condolences for the passing of your dad. It’s hard. Kevin and I have both lost our fathers. But sounds like your dad was a great guy who did what he loved, contributed to society and was well loved!! Thank you so much for your comment! We send you extra love and support!

[@sherryluce5780]

@@TheJoyofTrucking Thank you for your kind words. 😀 My condolences for the loss of your father's.... Take care and stay safe out there.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@sherryluce5780 🤗

[@toby7291]

Glad to see you didn’t get a violation. I drive a commercial vehicle and way back in my training I was told it’s part of my pre trip to visually inspect all the inspection stickers on my vehicle. I look at them every day to insure they are valid and still on the vehicle. It’s part of the equipment and is just as important as having all the lug nuts in place. 😊

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yes. Sadly no one taught Kevin that. Now we know. Tough way to learn about it. 🤷‍♀️

[@PD-yd3fr]

@@TheJoyofTrucking Never trust the office to keep your book updated in the cab. Make sure your insurance card is current, registration, safety ect

[@Aardvark892]

Much respect to the driver.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you!!!

[@willaknotts1298]

You are one cool dude! Great wife too. Stay smart. Stay safe. God bless you both for helping to keep America going!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you so much Willa!! Thanks for watching!

[@isiahgatson7409]

Well it's harder for my race to stay safe

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@isiahgatson7409 You don’t state your race. But reading your comment we all know you’re not Caucasian. That alone tells us there’s a problem. Because, sadly, you are correct. In the US there are definitely skewed statistics related to race and economic status too. For many things. Not just traffic stops. Gratefully many people are working at changing that reality. 🙏

[@jimmy59ca2001]

you are a gentleman and the trucking industry need more like you, some guys would have got real upset and paid a fine

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks!!!

[@craigbrandon4611]

You and your wife are outstanding and understand the meaning of compliance instead of arguing with a trooper I am by far no fan of the DOT just revenue skirts as far as I’m concerned Thank you for bringing my munchies and things. I no longer have to worry about them. I just stick to local work now. Lol

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😃🤗💕

[@mikemichaels1875]

You guys are so nice and respectful to the inspector doing his job. Truly professional drivers.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you!!!

[@truthhurtsdontit]

But the trooper wasn’t nice back. He was a doochbag. He didn’t have to give a violation and he didn’t have to ask for her ID when she doesn’t have to give it. But he made it seem like she did.

[@afungusamungus2860]

@@truthhurtsdontit He literally had to do both, commercial trucking laws are harsh, she is in a commercial vehicle.

[@truthhurtsdontit]

@@afungusamungus2860name the law that’s says you have to show ID in a commercial vehicle! I’ll wait!

[@donaldfrazier5244]

Much respect for you truckers, without you we wouldn’t get anything!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

🥰🤗👍

[@amandaandgabriel5950]

This video made me subscribe. I'm a trucker also and I absolutely liked how calm you and him both was. Thank yall for making truckers look good.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks for subscribing! And thank you for the compliment! We appreciate it!! Especially from another trucker!

[@Dirtydigger]

I’m retired over four decades of flat bedding and a few years of recovery and towing it’s the only attitude you can have. And the fuel is non tax off-road marine heavy equipment construction-is “red “fuel. If you get caught with red fuel in a road truck you’re in trouble big trouble

[@jamessimpson422]

It's a shame this country has gone to hell

[@BaxterBlue]

I'm a trucker as well, and I would have not been so nice.

[@TheAxe4Ever]

@@BaxterBlue You would not have been as nice? Why? What would you hope to accomplish by being a Karen?

[@brucelawson642]

"SHOW ME YOUR PAPERS!!"😊

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Got a few hours? 😆😆😆

[@Charlies1970TA]

You are a very cool dude. Thanks for all that you do for us!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😃👍🥰

[@sherzaiasim]

Calmest and one professional trucker along with his wife blessings to you both

[@stephenkayll5241]

I'm from the UK and was impressed how you were both polite to each other. Good result.

[@newandoldtech5634]

1:11 very polite opening the door, and forcing his way into the cabin

[@m42037]

No passenger do NOT give Gestapo thugs your ID, it's a violation of your rights. A passenger does NOT have to give ID unless probable cause that they have committed a crime, about to commit, everyone by now should know that with all these videos

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

❤️❤️❤️

[@SJHFoto]

@@m42037 Why are people so against this? If you aren't doing anything wrong, then there shouldn't be a problem

[@m42037]

@@SJHFoto It's principal, some cops that's SOME think they can do whatever they want and violate our rights and we have to lic their boots, nein! Good cops don't ask a passenger for ID during a traffic stop for civil infractions !

[@gailjohnson6670]

Good learning lesson. Driver is responsible for having correct stickers, permits and operating safe equipment. Requiring passenger license was not needed. But there is a permit required for having a passenger in a commercial vehicle. Very unsafe being pulled alongside major busy highway for inspection. Being respectful goes a long ways during inspection stop. Thank you for the video. Safe travels. Blessings to you.

[@fullcircleessentials]

Exactly her license was not necessary.

[@raymondmaughan8239]

Brilliant audit. I didn't realise how much red tape and paperwork a trucker has to go though. Your wife is great and very supportive. Very interesting to watch. Stay safe. Ray UK.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍😃😃😃😃

[@m42037]

She didn't have to give that cop her ID NO PASSENGER has to unless suspected of or have committed a crime!

[@rosen9425]

This is just the showing of how it goes when you're on top of your game by knowing how the game is played. Imagine if you're not. Holy!

[@GRADYGUY]

Sorry this happened to you. You're good guys and unfortunately while real criminals get away with murder they harass you. A sad state of affairs indeed.

[@Bendigo1]

This is far from harrassment. The specific job of a CMV law enforcement officer is to ensure Commercial vehicles and drivers are safe and legal to be on the road. If they do not do thier job, there is a potential for many lives to be lost when a truck crashes. When a truck crashes and kills someone, the driver may face criminal charges. So even though the driver may be a good person, if they do something or even don't do something and that action or lack of action can cost lives.

[@kathrynw3]

Everything that you said and they want the revenue generated by violations from out of state carriers.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks! We appreciate that. But we also recognize that they only catch the ‘bad guys’ by pulling over any truck randomly. So…we stay friendly and hope they don’t find anything. Which…sadly…he did. Something they didn’t catch in his previous inspection and we didn’t even know about. 🤦‍♀️

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@Bendigo1 👍👍👍

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@kathrynw3 😳😳😳💸💸💸

[@cat793cdumpy]

Wow. The amount of paperwork you have to keep on you at all times is crazy. Keep up the good work you are doing. With out you people we would not exist and survive.

[@rockymntnliberty]

When can be even more than that. He didn't even ask the driver for his medical card or medical certificate. I didn't see a mask or check for the insurance on the truck, and separately the insurance and registration for the trailer, which is usually kept on the trailer. If it's a Hazmat truck or trailer, then there would be additional inspection stickers and inspection form for each vessel. For instance my daily driver is a straight axle tanker with a tanker pup, so I would need the inspection paperwork and stickers for both the truck and the pup.

[@7ann7seven13]

Drivers love punishment.

[@donmunro144]

Yes the paperwork is ridiculous. We have the usual registrations and insurance. Then add the permits for each state. Then the required paper for those that run Canada. I literally have a 3ring binder for just that stuff. Then I have a folder with inspection reports. Another for repairs and service work. Another yet for bol and delivery receipts. Fuel and road expenses receipts. Yes the paperwork alone is crazy.

[@donmunro144]

@@rockymntnliberty dot physical information is tagged to our license. We no longer get a card. Just the long form. Which is emailed to dmv.

[@rockymntnliberty]

@@donmunro144 Recent change? I know DOT tracks the physicals, but it has of the year-and-a-half ago I did receive my card, and within that time period I have had Highway Patrol check it.

[@ericbassett6389]

I give you guys a lot of credit I used to drive a CDL in Chicago and it was the most stressful job I’ve ever had and I was so happy when I quit it without you guys nothing goes around so thank you

[@SeeSaw99]

I've been driving over 20 years and Chicago traffic is still stressful to me 😆 🤣 😂 😹

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you!!

[@majoneski]

@@SeeSaw99 traffic is one thing but the bridges and viaducts are another!

[@SeeSaw99]

@majoneski I almost never get off the interstate when I'm driving through Chicago. Once I had to get off the interstate for a pickup a few miles from downtown and then over by O'hare. Between the potholes, traffic, and construction, I almost need counseling and nerve pills 😆 🤣 😂 😹

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@SeeSaw99 YES!!!! I agree!!! Even I-80 past there pushes me (Tanja) to the brink!!!! My poor spine is VERY unhappy about the potholes and terrible bridge joints!!!

[@thedude1215]

That’s why I got out of trucking in 2000 after only 9 years on the road. Never got out of an inspection without something. 1/8 in gap in my airline spring in the banning truck stop cost me 150 bucks….They will always find something. Thank you for what you do though and sticking with it.

[@richardjames3356]

Banning is notorious - I usually find a crappy looking truck to sit behind a few miles before that scalehouse and follow him through!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😳😳🤗👍

[@johnhix484]

If the inspector doesn’t find something, he is considered inefficient or lax and not doing his job. Just like the traffic cop that issues to many warnings, the judge that sets to many low bonds and the public defender who never sees his client until he gets to court.

[@christopherrobinson3290]

Thanks for your service, sir. You all keep America working day in and day out. I don’t think you all get a fair shake in the media when it comes to accidents etc. you guys put up with and see a lot. Thanks again for keeping America moving! 🇺🇸

[@reggiejenkins7707]

You are a very professional driver and I have the highest respect for you. Safe travels and thank you for the great videos.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you so much!!!

[@patriciafolsom4828]

We are so glad we saw your video! My husband, who also works for Crete, checked his inspection sticker after watching. And guess what? His is ALSO expired. Since November 2022. He will be going to his terminal first thing Tuesday when he goes back out. Thanks for the video!! Otherwise, he may have been the next Crete casualty. 🙄

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

So glad to hear that!!! That is our hope…that others will benefit from our experiences!! Happy we could be of service! See you and/or your hubby down the road!!

[@silverstake88]

@@patriciafolsom4828 Needs to verify the annual inspection PRIOR to departing as part of the pre-trip.

[@PorkGrinder71]

He came up with an attitude but quickly changed once he saw you continued to remain polite.

[@Solo-_-..]

Yup.. main tactic of 👮🏻.. create crimes/issues where none exist

[@enochandedna]

I had a state trooper pull me over for a "personal inspection". When I called the trucking company and explained it to them, they said they had never heard of a "personal inspection"! Well, I got one that day!

[@frankvanw1]

What was the details of the inspection?

[@elmerramalho7841]

It’s amazing how many times I caught myself with a minor mistake in my paperwork by having the habit of constantly checking it. Stuff like this happens…safe driving out there driver

[@scottnj2503]

Cooperate, stay relaxed. The beuracracy of driving long haul is amazing.

[@mygolfballsannoy]

That’s why I’ve never done it.. nope.. Local only for me

[@beyondartists7641]

Thanks for being very professional. There's always something to learn every day in trucking.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yup…two years driving and no clue about this sticker. No one ever taught Kevin. So we are happy to share his experience to help others.

[@koreysmith3635]

You guys we're so pro. So was the Trooper. Thanks for keeping our highways safe.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks!!!

[@OrbiTiZZeD]

The cop wasn't professional at all. He was fishing. had no reason or right to take the passengers ID.

[@PremiumFuelOnly]

@@OrbiTiZZeD Thats his job, to fish and look for violations that could KILL you or your family.

[@BasementBluesmasters]

Been there…done that…thank you for sharing. I’ve been a trucker for 40 years. God bless you

[@Joeybob888YTChannel]

Here in Canada, the annual inspection sticker is something the mechanic is supposed to attach to the truck it’s all tied back to his licence and the red dyed diesel here in Canada doesn’t have road tax on it, therefore it is significantly cheaper than regular diesel, it’s supposed to be used for off-road use only, such as heating a home, any sort of machinery etc.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks! And ‘hello’ 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@JohnFourtyTwo]

Here in the USA red dye diesel is for off-road use only in farm machinery, construction, and mining. It’s also cheaper than regular diesel that’s clear. Usually kerosene is used for heating but I’m sure there are diesel heaters as well, just never heard of them until now. Blue dyed diesel is for government use only. Other countries use yellow and purple also but the use varies by country.

​@@JohnFourtyTwothe other guy is mistaken you are not allowed to use marked diesel on highway in Canada either

[@eddyarmstrong2755]

Red dye fuel isn’t taxed the same as it is intended for off road use only. Good job. Love the info

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks!!! 😃

[@caseyisrawgamingwrestling1253]

I'm a semi trailer mechanic and eddy is correct

[@manmanman2000]

I don't know how it is in the U.S. but in Europe red dye indicates heating oil.

[@DanEBoyd]

So can you use red fuel in a reefer trailer or an APU, since those engines are not driving the wheels?

[@theonettboy]

Red dye is home heating fuel in the US too. Most prominent in the northeast.

[@WorldTravelA320]

People REALLY need to read the fine print on rider release forms. It varies by company but most company release forms state "Passenger must surrender this form and identification to a law enforcement officer if requested by said officer" The officer is well within his rights to ask for her ID as well as the authorization form. I had to show an Iowa cop my ID as well as the form back when i was 14 and riding with my dad, back in the day. I was a big kid and he asked to see my log book. I kept one as a training log. He looked through it, got a good laugh and sent us on our way.

[@DiaperSNiFFER]

He’s a jerk lawful or not

[@waynekrantz1754]

Bless you both and all the truckers out there, without people who drive the big rigs we would have very little, side note, your wonderful wife didn't need to show i.d. and that officer knew it be safe on you journey through your miles and miles.❤

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

🤩👍🥰😃

[@SarcasticLittlePrick]

I think if there was No Recording, he would probably let you go. Bless both of you ❤️

[@davidcatterton923]

You don't need to have an inspection sticker on side of vehicle. You do however need the inspection form available when a officer asks for it.

[@chilidog73]

Red dye fuel is farm diesel. It's cheaper. Also, this guy was very rigid at first but it was just business. He turned out to be nice and fair in the end. And her complying with the license request just kept things friendly.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍😃

[@scot_tee1529]

Farm fuel isn’t taxed as much

[@aftabkhanize]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Kevin appeared very professional throughout the event. Highway transporters could get a cue from this video.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you!!!

[@born2soon]

What a mountain of paperwork for both the officer and the driver!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yup!!!

[@bubbadump8676]

Yup and it pays to have it in order. I checked my permit book everyday at Crete. It pays to do so

[@Selfmade44]

Yall seem to be a very nice couple but as an owner and operator the validity of the stickers on both the truck and trailer is on the driver. I will say you got off real well (not getting a citation) in Arkansas because their dot bears normally don't give breaks. Good luck to you both and safe travels!

[@keithmeddock1243]

The sticker for annual inspections is no longer required by FMCSA/DOT. And before anyone responds, look it up. The only requirement is that you have the inspection form in the cab card and the trailer should have a place for its paperwork. Stickers are not required. I'm not saying that a stop would go easier if it was there, but if a citation is written, it is reversible. That being said, if an out of date sticker is there, it would be wise to remove it altogether.

[@Selfmade44]

@@keithmeddock1243 Right but the officer made it clear that either or was fine. This particular company don't keep the report in the units but if the sticker was stamped "July 22" then it was not out of date bc there is no expiration date on the stickers. They are stamped monthly and yearly. The only real way to get the exact day it expire is to have a report of the inspection inside the cab. Normally an officer will not ask for it if the month and year on the sticker is good. I keep my stickers inside my side door box where my fire extinguisher and triangles are located bc some drivers being dirty will peel off a sticker of a parked truck.

[@Moajoao]

You handled stop like a boss. I don't know much about the constitution but the way you keep your records and your lovely wife, you are doing pretty good my man.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@Moajoao Thank you!!!

[@Tindel10]

Amazing attitude. Awesome people you are. Thank Jesus for people like you.

[@davesimler724]

WOW after seeing what you truckers have to go thru I am glad I don't drive anything bigger that my pickup. Thank you for going what you are doing.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆Thanks!

[@frankamarojr1974]

Thank you for sharing your videos on the life and laws of our Truck drivers! And thank you for your dedication to your jobs because of our transportation people ,you make life for everybody in this world nicer to have the foods, and every day's life's necessities!!!!! Thank you and God bless you!

[@kbig2377]

Ive been seeing so many videos of fake "truckers" hauling drugs that have NO idea about anything the cops ask them. Wanted so badly to see a real truck driver answer the questions they ask. Awesome.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍

[@janeandmikewolf]

Part of your daily pre-trip inspection includes the verification of trailer and tractor inspection dates. We as drivers assume things are done for us ie: application of the sticker etc, ultimately it is our responsibility. It is very important to check the trailer expiry dates as we seem to be always switching trailers as well.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you! We didn’t know. Now we do! Appreciate the heads up in the trailer stickers!

[@heartofthunder1440]

Once you have all your information and paperwork in order, keep the cab card and insurance information in a easy spot to access, the rest is done annually, and it normally renews once a year, you don’t have to check your paperwork every time, but you should know the expiration date and keep bugging your company for the updated information needed.

[@jefferyschirm4103]

Quit being so quick too take on more responsibility it’s enough to stay safe on the road , the more you volunteer, the more every new thing will be the trk driver job ?!!

[@TheDriver21122001]

USPS driver here....what's this pre-trip inspection you speak of ?😳

[@davidhopper4433]

In my younger days, I did inspections on Trucks & Trailers with my company. Each rig was inspected after each load if they were routed to our terminal. The owner operators hated me as I was very thorough with my inspections and it was time consuming especially if there were 8-10 rigs waiting in line at the safety lane. I have been threatened with being beaten & shot by a few drivers but I would smile and say safety first. I feel that I saved some lives with unsafe things that I found such as the steel belts showing through the inside walls of both steering tires on one truck. I showed this to the owner operator and he thanked me for saving his life. Once I found a broken 3 leaf spring that had work itself free of the u-bolts which could or would have fallen in the highway at anytime. I found several loose tandem wheels on trailers where the axle nuts had backed off which could have been catastrophic if the wheel had came off the axles in traffic?

[@freonpeon472]

Problem is Mexico truckers are still allowed to drive 10 -20 miles into California depending the port of entry to a drop off point. Many of their trucks look like they're not safe to be on highways. Not sure about rest of border states. Some Mexico truckers are allowed further north if they pass inspections.

[@bobharms8787]

​@@freonpeon472 yeah, I helped out a driver who could not read his map. I was parked on a dead end in Seattle. It picked up passed the business that I was at...he was a nice kid, but did not speak English. Lotsa Russians team drivers in brand new trucks...thank you uncle sam...I ll make my own way pay taxes and you give it away

[@andreslugo8694]

WOW 😳

[@andreslugo8694]

@@freonpeon472 how can you tell they're not safe to be on the freeway?

[@bobmazzi7435]

What you picked up they should have caught on their pretrips. You ( or your company ) were basically saying that you did not trust their pretrips. And, as long as they were getting paid for the time, they should have welcomed the extra set of eyes on their rig.

[@JJDrones]

This is a great lesson to new drivers. I've been driving for 21 years, and have trained drivers since 2008. During that time I've always trained guys to always check inspection stickers on the truck and the trailer whenever you do your pretrip inspections. If you don't you can run into issues like this. As far as red dye diesel, that's off road use stuff and not allowed to be used in trucks. The last time they allowed that fuel to be used was during hurricane Katrina and with the fuel shortage they allowed it. But with the newer motors I highly doubt they would run well with it. Hope you have better luck in the future.

[@owenross3468]

Red dye does not effect how a motor runs. When fuel is dyed red it means road tax has not been payed. That is all and that is what he checks. On the annual you can either have the sticker or paperwork. My company does not want the stickers on either the tractor or trailer so we always have the paperwork. The officer even told them this in the video.

[@45Deere9500]

@@owenross3468Correct. What makes diesel red is the added dye. It's the exact same fuel as clear/ on road diesel, except for the added dye.

[@rustysdirtworks8398]

all diesel is now low sulfur, only difference is the tax, and dye

[@Bowhunterohio]

Red dye is used on farms. They mix in red dye in the fuel because they get it a lot cheaper because it’s not taxed. So ya tractors and farm equipment is the only ones allowed to have red dye in the fuel.

[@45Deere9500]

@@Bowhunterohio Red dyed diesel is for ANY off road use. If you had a diesel pickup at your farm, that was never registered for driving on the road, and never saw the road, you could legally run red diesel in it. Diesel equipment at mines, construction equipment, diesel generators, etc... can all run red dyed diesel since they aren't used on public roads, and thus not pay the built in road tax.

[@hannaliesel876]

That's good to know that there are screwups in every industry-the inspector should have put the sticker on! But thank you for posting this so we know to check for little things like this. Hope you didn't get a negative point for this!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yes! Thank you! Exactly why we posted it. Sure it’s helped 1000’s of drivers avoid the same issue.

[@jamespolucha8790]

I used to be an owner operator back in the 80s 90s and sold everything just because of this, I got a ticket in Delaware for not showing my Delaware fuel permit it was on my dash because we were in a ice storm and it wouldn’t stick,just stupid things like that is what drove me out of the business, such a shame because I really liked it

[@Bryan-Hensley]

I shut down my trucking company in the early 1990s. They would literally shut my trucks down in Ohio for a marker light out. If you had brake drum that were dipping in some, they would measure the shoe thickness from the edge of the drum. Couldn't move the truck, always had to get a local shop to come to the scale house and change drums and shoes. I got pissed off once because they shut the trailer down. It was loaded with bales of trash out of Chicago, I think. I told my driver to drop the trailer and come home. I left the trailer sitting there for 3 days. They'll called and said come get it, no hold. When my driver got there and hooked up he said there was a cloud of flies around the trailer. But I bet theses days they'd call in a hazmat team to remove it.

[@secretsquirrel6718]

Yeah I quit because of rhe constant nonsense too.

[@jamespolucha8790]

It’s too bad I miss driving and kinda liked the wild cat game, when they opened up the boarders for trucks to come in and take our freight was bad too, Canada and Mexico used to be able to come in and pick up freight and take it back but couldn’t haul and deliver freight here but that all changed too they were under cutting our bids so bad it was hard to get a good paying load, the only thing kept me afloat was I hauled produce for a few farmers but the government stepped in on them too, what ashame, we had a lot of good drivers back then, go to a truck stop and see what’s driving now, I don’t know how owner operators are making it today

[@MrBigezee69]

Red dye fuel is for offroad use and is NOT taxed, hence its cheaper, ON road fuel is natural diesel color OR dyed GREEN

[@c.a.mcneil7599]

I see you don’t realize how ifta works. The red die fuel makes no difference on miles traveled in each state that is reported quarterly. I buy my fuel in Oregon and no fuel tax but pay for miles driven in all states. Red die is more for automobiles not registered above 34k

[@allencupsie6560]

Welcome to the world of trucking even though you don't own it you're responsible for it

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yup…

[@johnvannest5676]

hope always you guys are safe and well

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you!!!! You too!!!

[@johnvannest5676]

Your welcome and thank you I'm a local truck driver I hope 2024 will bring lots of joy and happiness to you and your family 🙂@@TheJoyofTrucking

[@Noname123rr]

So many papers and documents.. it's like you are carrying 100 truck worth of documents 😂

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆

[@georgiannacook8874]

You and your wife are so nice. All of the best to you both. Did not realize there was so much paper work to trucking. Hope you were not on the clock. I am not a trucker but I feel it is important to see all you go through. That officer was nice. If you go to the Delaware Water Gap on Route 80 be careful. Any accident on the S curve will result in a looooong backup. Safe travels.

[@jsh6952]

Unfortunately, DOT stops are all on the clock and eat into driving hours. If the inspector is mean enough, the inspection will drag on until you are out of hours, then you become subject to impound and towing.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you Georgianna!!!!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@jsh6952 Wow! That would be very mean!

[@jdlech]

There's anywhere from 12 to well over 20 permits, registrations, licenses, and other papers. That's why we keep them all in a binder. And keep that binder in the door slot for quick retrieval. Many have to be renewed every year, but there's some that are every other year, or 3 years, 5, or even permanent; never needing renewal. Even the trailer has a yearly registration and license. The paper is usually in a nose box at the front of the trailer. And that paperwork often goes missing. While a company will arrange for all the updates, a good company will alert you to upcoming renewals. Even so, it's always up to the driver to make sure all the paperwork is up to date, and to make arrangements to get his tractor inspected. Whether we're owner/operators or company drivers, we're 100% responsible for getting it done. This is, in part, why self driving trucks will never replace the driver. No self driving truck will ever arrange for an annual inspection, go through the permit book and make sure everything is up to date, ensure the load is loaded and secured properly, or arrange for maintenance before something becomes a problem.

[@bolio]

We live in a police state, their intentions aren't to keep people safe it's to collect revenue and ruin peoples days, they have become the enemy of the good American working people trying to mAke their childrens' life better. It's a shame and our founders are rolling in their graves, RIDICULOUS

[@compostcorner5934]

Ex trucker from the UK here ..well handled sir . In my only 13 years behind the wheel I never once got pulled over (just luck I guess ) .. I gave up trucking in 1997 I'd had enough,the roads over here are a nightmare and it's just hard work,it's even worse now

[@m42037]

Ya Europe has a lot LOT of Roundabout's, I been to Germany many times that driving is a nightmare of stress, it's much easier here in the states

[@rosen9425]

You are so not wrong about that. Why anyone would run a business in this sector is beyond me. Especially since the illegal driving in the EU is worse now than ever before despite all the "efforts" of beuarocracy put in place to stifle said illegality. A colossal failure as always when politics run the show.

[@m42037]

@@rosen9425 It's just much more stressful in Europe to drive than here, go over there and see! Smaller roads, A LOT more vehicle's on the road, countless Roundabout's, and almost never a place to park! And the UK isn't in the EU btw..

[@rosen9425]

@@m42037 HGV driving on the wrong side of the road? No thanks that will not happen! Also have enough roundabouts as it is too, a little bit more space. But not enough.

[@m42037]

@@rosen9425 I'm in SE Michigan there's not that many roundabouts here. I know someone in Berlin been over there a lot pre pandemic the driving is crazy compared to here

[@404notfound.....]

As a former trainer for people entering into the tractor trailer world I always told the trainees. This is one of the few jobs that you can go from the driver's seat to a jail cell depending on what you do.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yup…☹️

[@Solo-_-..]

That doesn’t apply to 👮🏻.. You go from law/rights violator to promotion..

[@CFCMahomet]

I appreciate how cordial you were!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍🥰

[@marydonhickman6179]

Very educational,really had no idea how complex being a trucker could be.Plus the video and dialogue was first class.Thanks

[@LC-iz5nh]

Thank you for delivering goods and services across our country! We support TRUCKERS IN TEXAS! Great video so thanks for sharing with other truckers.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you!!!

[@joshwright9202]

I must say that you handled that situation very professional and I don't see why you should lose points for this your record keeping is spot on and applying that sticker was someone else's responsibility. Red dyed fuel is for offroad vehicles and machinery, it is untaxed and therefore is cheaper and illegal to run in a road tractor. Stay safe out there!

[@joseph-is-my-name]

I also believe red dye is used for heating fuel

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you!!

[@grzewnicki]

It may be the mechanics job to apply the sticker, it is still the driver's responsibility to ensure it is there. I drove ready mix trucks for 13 years, whenever I was assigned another truck due to mine being in shop, you can bet I walked around and made sure registration, fuel tax sticker and sticker showing last yearly inspection were all current, and paper copies of those items were in the trucks information binder, before I left the shop.

[@sorinsrn5442]

In my country the red dyed fuel is diesel fuel, not kerosene. The only difference is that it is dyed red so you cannot use it on street vehicles, only for tractors and any offroad vehicles/machines.

[@user-kh5qh3pr4y]

I thought both the police officer and the trucker were both very respectful to each other . I am glad these big rigs are inspected regularly. The officer was doing his job. I hope the trucker was not deducted points for someone else’s negligence. You could tell by the way this trucker was very organized with all his papers he was professional in his responsibility . I wish him well .

[@chronotrigger2000]

I watch a lot of these trucking related channels to learn and be enlightened on how much the driver is responsible for, after seeing this video, I view trucking a lot differently than I used to, it used be so cool, but now it seems so scary and complicated, I don't think it's something everyone can do, you have to have a certain mindset and you have to always be vigilant about everything with your truck and how many hours you drive and where to stop for the night, so much planning ahead and so much unexpected things happen when you think you have it all down to a "T". I play American Truck Simulator and it's nothing like real life at all, it's just you, your own "Trucking Company", your drivers and your trucks, and what loads you want to do. I've learned a lot out of this video, than you for what you do and for keeping the country alive. Be safe, have fun and keep the shiny side up.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Yes. ATS is a bit different from real life. But good that you’re having fun with it and enjoying the positives of trucking that way. And, like many jobs, yes…it requires attention and skills. Thanks for watching! Happy to have you along for the real life trucking. 😉😃👍

[@SVGIN]

Don't do it bro...I been in for 13 yrs....uts creepy now...its all kinds of ruler and regulations on us..its hard to make money

[@kerwinbaker3480]

trucking is an occupation where every day you may be called upon to prove your innocence. you have no rights of privacy. you are assumed guilty by overzealous DOT cops. ive been kept at a rest area for four hours while they climbed all over and through my hazmat load (eleven placards) looking to see if EVERY CONTAINER/PACKAGE was the correct one for the hazmat contained! even to the point of trying to see the numbers on the bottom of steel drums of flammable liquids. i worked for a chemical company. the was no way they were going to send out product in non-compliant packaging. i had a full days run ahead and 12 stops. then cop wanted to make sure i didnt make it home that night. burst his bubble when i told him id just hit a motel and go home in the morning. i didnt care. company paid for room and meals. lol

[@Mudge61]

Asking Tanya for her ID is probably illegal... But I get it. Be nice. Be polite. Be respectful and nobody gets hurt 🙂

[@willmann30]

I wished she didn't give it up. It's totally unlawful and an infringement on her 4th amendment. Passengers do not need to interact with LEO.

[@trucker-d4161]

I’d tell him to get off of my truck, you did not give him permission to,open your door, quit letting these a holes do this!

[@willmann30]

@@trucker-d4161 exactly. But they push people that don't push back.

[@88KeysIdaho]

@@willmann30 If I were her, I would have said, "I don't have a driver's license." Period.

[@willmann30]

@@88KeysIdaho absolutely. Then I would've tested his integrity by asking if I had a license under what federal law do I have to provide it as a passenger? I bet he would've pulled something out of thin air.

[@v6cole]

I’m a young kid 14, I just am fascinated by learning about police, so I know what I can and can’t do, might as well learn young, young minds are strong! Thank you for making this video.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you for watching and commenting!!! You’re obviously a smart 14 year old, aware that learning is the key to success!! We wish you all the best!!!

[@v6cole]

@@TheJoyofTrucking thank you! cannot wait to see more! :)

[@UKIYO_CRAIG]

Wow. Thank you for sharing this Kev . I will be more vigilant about my stickers in the future. The points should be deducted from whomever didn’t complete the inspection.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍

[@wynnbennett4989]

25 year OTR veteran here. It is the drivers duty to check these things. The trooper was nice to him.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yup. Now we know as well as any other uninformed rookie who watched the video. 🤦‍♀️

[@luvcheneywasalegend9168]

No, the trooper wasn't nice to him. Needless fishing expedition worked in.

[@JohnC-kc5uh]

Stop throating down that space cadet troopers rooster

[@wynnbennett4989]

@@JohnC-kc5uh grow up.

[@rramsey9154]

25 years lol I doubt it. My whole family drives and you sure as hell don't drive over the road. Poser

[@michaelrains2268]

I'm glad y'all had the best experience possible with the roadside inspection. I would think no bad points as it was maintance at the shop was responsible for the sticker , of course as drivers we stillness have to make sure it's there. Having a good attitude and being polite as you demonstrate goes a long way in addition to having ones paperwork in order and easy to access. Let us know how that turned out, safe travels, and love the channel.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks! Yup…didn’t know anything about this sticker. Now we and all our viewers do. 😳

[@yaakov9902]

Everything goes off well as long as you don't try to exercise your constitutional rights then these bastards turn into Tyrese but as long as you drop to your knees and kiss their boots or lick their boots and say Yes master yes then usually you don't have a problem unless they can find something that they can steal money from you that's why they asked for the identification of the passenger so they can steal money try exercising your rights and see what happens

[@creekdweller9662]

She should have told the cop she keeps her DL in her car where they live.

[@MeetJoeBlack55]

This video reminds me of just how lucky I am to be retired from all that BS after 40 years of driving ( it was never that bad in the early years, I swear). They had just started E-logs when I quit, and boy am I glad I never had to put up with all the crap I just watched on this video. More power to ya, Kevin, sure glad somebody is still willing to 'run the ribbon' and get everything delivered to maintain our great country. Keep the greasy-side down and be safe .... catch ya on the flip !! (and the dye in the fuel used to designate "off-road" diesel = no taxes paid ... don't get caught using that !!)

[@patriot9455]

I retired a month before my company went to paperless logs. Do not miss it after 42 years. My bed doesn't move and I no longer eat truck stop food YIPPEE!!!!

[@wrextre]

I’m also glad I don’t have to deal with BS Trucking they could pay me enough to drive again and deal with DOT, Logs and shippers and receivers.

[@dxb8086]

True, allthough the E-log makes things a lot easier in my opinion.

[@Bryan-Hensley]

Me too, I quit about the time the CDL came in. The rules in place now would cause me to be a dangerous driver because I can't rest when I want to..

[@TheRoadhammer379]

It is not any worse, 26 yrs out here and I it's no different than the 90s except I have cameras and so do the cops, so less shady BS happens now. You guys are the same bunch that perpetuate the BS DOT horror stories, it's a joke. I run paper logs, my truck is a glider and my other two drivers run the same, we are not being harassed and targeted by the big mean DOT officers, 😂. Some people just can't let go of fairytales.

[@tonylawrence9157]

Beautiful. This is how all encounters between police and the drivers should be. Two lovely older men. But this is too good to be widespread. Thank you. Subscrided. Bloke from Aus.

[@jllee9189]

You guys handled that so well and you fully cooperated with the officer without questioning him, most folks need to learn from you guys.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you so much!! We definitely wanted to be respectful and cooperative. And we think he was nice in return. And we were grateful!

[@kingborg4343]

no matter why anyones stopped just comply be respectful. take the fight to court, if you feel it was unjust.

[@melvinatkins998]

About 30 years ago…. I worked for a wireline company…. The trucks were over weight limits…. The owner actually joked with me the fines were cheaper to pay than to bring another truck!…. I’ll never forget his diabolical laughter….😂

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😳😳😳😳😳

[@kathyhathaway8823]

You should have a hard copy of your Federal inspection in your truck if it was done at your shop or anywhere

[@howardsimpson489]

Or an invoice in your electronic bank statement.

[@janisavants4338]

My husband was a licensed state inspector, he said the"inspecter" was responsible for the sticker. Each inspection has a number. Tracks right back to "the guy who inspected"

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍

[@WizardsBastard]

Sure, just like the mechanic is responsible for fixing the truck. It is still the drivers responsibility to make sure everything is good before driving, including new stickers. Things like this are easy to overlook, but this experience has probably made it less likely to be overlooked in the future.

[@Combat_Pyro]

@@janisavants4338 inspector is responsible for the actual inspection, and yes also for putting the sticker on, but the driver, as part of the DVIR, is responsible for checking the Inspection sticker date. No sticker, no number, no inspector to question until you use the company work records to track them down, and the cop isn’t interested in that. Maybe one of the Federal DOT employees would be interested in knowing the truck was released without a sticker, but at the end of the day, it’s the OPERATOR, within the confines of his ability as an operator, who is on the hook for checking that the vehicle is inspected and safe to operate, whether it’s a vehicle or a piece of machinery, it doesn’t matter.

[@dsllsd5765]

I have been following you guys since you were at Werner. You have put out a lot of good information and I really appreciate everything that you guys do. I just wanted to say thank you for this video as I am also now with CRETE and my sticker has expired. hopefully I will be able to get it taken care of before I get pulled over and inspected. Thanks again, drive safe and keep putting out those great videos.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Hey there!!! Thanks for being a long time viewer and fellow Crete driver! Yes…we share what we learn to help others flatten that steep learning curve. Imagine…two years and no one ever taught Kevin about this sticker. How many other new drivers out there weren’t taught to look for it. Crazy! Anyway…thanks for watching and for your comment!! Hurry up and get that sticker! 😉 Hope to see you out there!!

[@geraldjones8032]

Kevin you did an excellent job handling this. Hope the rest of your day is much better. Have a enjoyable day.😊😊

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks!! 😁

[@thefibergoddess6771]

I've had this happen to several of the trucks at the company I work for. The inspection was done but no sticker was put on the truck. And because we are registered in one state (MA) and the drivers don't, they don't know about the sticker. Red Dye fuel is for non-tax usage. It's usually for public transits and farms.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😃🤗🤗🤗👍

[@rickvolkart8958]

Calm , cool, collective, compliance, stay professional, and courtesy go a long way! Good job! Stay safe. I've had 2 Stops as well . But never worried. Continued blessings. Safe travels 😎🇺🇲👍...Rick

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks, you too! Yes…attitude can make a big difference!!!

[@johngaither9263]

In 15 years of pulling tankers and 6 years of dry vans I never once had a random roadside inspection. I paid particular attention to updating my permit book and keeping those permits that expired during the year and not on January 1 current. It's an area that was not emphasized at all in training and that I pursued myself. Red dyed diesel has no road tax paid on it. One gallon of red dye will color 1000 gallons of diesel fuel red. It's very powerful.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you!! And, yes…you were very lucky!

[@arlynkraft3581]

Fuel checks are common in farming areas where local 18 wheelers are used.

[@edwardscott3262]

You can technically run red dyed diesel on the road you just have to pay taxes on it by keeping track of your use and paying taxes on it. Nobody does it because you have to pay taxes for every gallon of dyed fuel in your tank and that dye as mentioned will dye a hell of a lot of fuel red. Every gallon you'll either pay double taxes or risk a fine until your fuel is no longer red. Most people get in trouble not trying to cheat the system but by trying not to get double taxed.

[@johanalin2294]

Nice to see a good officer beeing polite and calm doing his job.

[@andresnoneya]

Yea ok bootlicker

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍

[@general5104]

Doncha just love it when somebody doesn't do all their job and you get the brunt of it...plus there's no way to know who it was that did it to ya. All ya can do is report it to the company that supposedly did the inspection and ask them to speak to ALL their inspectors about making SURE they put the sticker on and clip the certificate to the sun visor...or where ever it should be, so it can be filed accordingly, to prevent this frim happening again. Thanks to the trooper for being so nice and professional, and to you and your wife, for being courteous and cooperative. Thanks for a nice post. This video was in my pull pile and I watched it. I'm going to sub. Yiur wife takes pictures. Hooefully she posts videos with them being shown. It would be nice if she was in some of the shots. She showed us what you looked like, but we just heard HER voice. THANKS AGAIN

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you so much!!!! We also thought he was courteous!!! Welcome to the TJOT community. Thanks for subscribing! Happy to have you along! I (Tanja) do appear in videos periodically. 😆But Kevin is the ‘star’😁😆😁😆😆

[@Cherokeelion]

Trucking has a lot to be aware of as a driver. I didnt think he was going to ticket you for that, the interaction was completely professional, it just shows the importance of keeping your binder, your permits, inspections, tags, stickers all up to date. Every trailer you hook, every single one, check for current registration before you hook it… that is what trips up drivers at weigh stations and roadside inspections a lot.

[@johnmagill7714]

They were lucky they got a decent trooper. Arkansas is well known for hard casses on truckers.

[@Cherokeelion]

@@johnmagill7714 yep he seemed like the type of officer who WILL give unorganized, careless or illegal drivers the full tickets. But those same officers Ive noticed also appreciate professionalism in return and do cut some slack when it’s warranted and doesnt really affect “safety” terribly. This officer is a pro, you can immediately tell.

[@garymay1781]

@@Cherokeelion I beg to differ.

[@Cherokeelion]

@@garymay1781 not everyones gonna agree! 😆

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks! Yup…didn’t know anything about this sticker. ☹️

[@imarichmultimillionaire5509]

Just goes to show you how much paperwork is involved. How many folders did he have to look through just to try and find an inspection paper that somebody else didn’t do their job of peel and stick. Great professional on both parts

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks!!!