You just got pulled over by the DOT! Here's the 🚩Red Flag they noticed!

Today I share my experience and real life examples into the top red flags that the Department of Transportation (DOT) constantly keeps an eye out for.These are things that we do as drivers that tip commercial enforcement officers off that they should take a closer look at us. These are the things that will most likely will get your truck pulled over 10/10 times. If you're a truck driver, owner of a business with trucks or simply a road enthusiast, or maybe just interested in promoting road safety, this video is a must-watch!
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[@bigjnc2312]

Great info. I heard having a really dirty truck. If your not keeping your truck clean your probably not doing any maintenance.

[@samedaydumpster]

There's more truth to this statement then most everyone wants to admit, but I believe it to be true. Thanks for watching.

[@HighSpeedChase762]

Full-time, I'm a State Trooper. I don't do CMV enforcement but work closely with those who do because there are scale houses off the exit my office is off of and 1 exit up from my home. Been in LE 10 years and work fatal collision reconstruction. I work hand in hand with the DOT folks frequently. EVERYTHING John has said here is spot on and 100% accurate. Y'all have to realize that even under CDL weight, DOT still sees a hooklift/roll-off truck and can have authority depending on your state. In my state, they do if the GCWR is over 10k and it's in commerce. They also don't have to have ARS or PC to make stops on CMVs. Even though a CDL wouldn't be required, a USDOT number is and if you cross state lines (I'm on a state line) you are required to have operating authority (MC Number). As always, excellent quality content and accurate information, John!

[@samedaydumpster]

Thanks for this incredibly useful feedback. It’s always beneficial to everyone who watches when someone with direct experience sheds light on the content I’m out here creating. Thank You for your knowledge and expertise my friend… very much appreciated.

[@ronjeff8260]

I'm the lead driver over at Dumpster dudes western Rochester,Ny and I gotta say you help me very much

[@samedaydumpster]

That's great to hear Ron. Thanks for sharing that with me and I appreciate you taking time to check out the channel.

[@MAXCODumpsters]

Another great one John. Thanks for the help as always! Keep up the killer content.

[@samedaydumpster]

Thanks for taking the time to watch.

[@lovemycountryhatemygovernment]

Thank you for speaking at the Lonestar Dumpster Conference this past weekend. I'm in the equipment rental business but nearly all of your advice is useful. I think you and Clayton should do an open collaboration video sometime. @rollingops and your channel have amazing content. Please continue producing and i wish you great success. I hope Texas treated you right when you are here.

[@samedaydumpster]

Thank You brother. Clayton dishes some great content on his channel for sure. I like watching his videos and seeing how he handles business as well. I'll reach out to Clayton and see what we can put together in the not so far future. Thanks for attending and support my channel. Drive safe brother.

[@andrewkolarek4551]

Great video, here in Dallas, the number one thing they look out is dirty trucks, I always see dump trucks pull over a lot , they also check your DOT number and see if company CSA score high then you can get pull over for inspection, I personally been pull over twice in two years and past both times,, my company rewards us if we get a clean inspection, see you here next month.

[@samedaydumpster]

"A clean truck is a safe truck!" I have heard that more times from Commercial Officers than I care to count. If you have money to wash your equipment and take the time to ensure everything looks good, you're more than likely to have the money and time to do maintenance as well. These aren't my rules... It's how the game is played, and I'm just a player in this game.

[@shaundarcy6517]

Were going to come up from Miami to network. Thanks for the info

[@samedaydumpster]

Looking forward to meeting up and connecting. Thanks for watching

[@ronjeff8260]

I agree brother..Every word

[@samedaydumpster]

Thank You brother.

[@Dirtydawgdumpsters]

If you do get pulled over don’t be a dick to the officer. If your respectful they usually work with you more in my experience.

[@samedaydumpster]

Great advice. The officer has a job to do, just like we do.

[@davigorb]

I've actually had a DOT officer ask why I was being so nice. I replied (With empty rails) "I was doing 50 in a 55 zone, with my seat belt on and no cell phone. And you still had a reason to pull me over. Hopefully you will be on your way and me on my way as easy as possible" He said thanks, I appreciate that. But I still need to give you this fix-it-ticket for that cracked tail lens.

[@scrapmanindustries]

I got pulled over twice in one day when I was hauling scrap metal for a big scrap yard around here. both times was 70 in a 55 zone. apparently the truck wasn't registered either. Jokes on them though cause I was also a good 20k over gross and there's no way the truck or trailer would have passed any sort of further inspection.

[@davigorb]

11:30.. make sure the dumpster is empty at the tip out yard. Nothing left. Carry a flat shovel to make it easier to clean out wet cardboard stuck in the corner

[@samedaydumpster]

Great point and suggestion! 💯

[@Evanxkenders]

video production is better than most million sub channels

[@samedaydumpster]

We appreciate that. My guy Casey kills these videos. I’ll pass your kind words along. Thanks for watching.

[@BlueCollarHaulers]

I know the second Highway patrol sees trucks with dark tint they pull them over. I used to run 5% on my truck and trailer and got hit 3x in one week. I’ve definitely learned my lesson. On the other hand, I would still like some tint on my hooklift. Any insight on what commercial tint laws are? Thanks as always 🙏

[@samedaydumpster]

www.ccjdigital.com/business/article/14924445/fmcsa-oks-window-tinting-on-commercial-vehicles

[@bryyskii]

Do you have any suggestions on where to store your unused dumpsters? I appreciate all of your videos. If you talked about it in a previous video just let me know and il watch it.

[@samedaydumpster]

I would try storage facilities, they usually have general parking spaces somewhere in the back of their property they use to sell overflow parking. Trucking companies usually have extra space they are willing to rent out. Reach out to a large contractor, you can rent space from him, and hopefully develop a relationship with him that turns into him renting dumpsters from you. There's quite a few options, just drive around the area you are hoping to store some dumpsters and start looking for anyplace that looks like they would;d be open to the idea of you renting a little space. Best of luck brother.

[@tc20217]

Love your videos! Doing some research interested in providing rentals, junk removal and light demo in my area do you think hooklift or truck and roll off trailer is a better setup to get started ?

[@samedaydumpster]

To get started out of the gate.... a roll-off trailer. It's the best place to start and get a lot of things about your business figured out before investing large amounts of money. Best of luck.

[@danahasson2892]

In California it go's in cycles, DOT numbers , CA numbers, gross combined weight sticker in right location on doors of trunk even on 3/4 ton trucks if you're pulling a trailer.

[@samedaydumpster]

I've always believed... If you can truck safely and legally in California, you can truck in any state in this country. Tough out west on truckers and regulations.

[@BackRoadBound]

16k bumper pull standard rail with SRW 10kGVWR 3500. Significantly lower insurance and fly under DOT radar. I can legally haul more than a de-rated 26k hook truck. But yes agree 100% with all your points. Don't give them a single reason.

[@samedaydumpster]

I have said this from Day 1, there's more than one way to be successful in this business. If that works best for you, that's all that matters at the end of the day. Thanks for the feedback and I appreciate you taking the time to watch.

[@scrapmanindustries]

have you ever been pulled over when running heavy? your rear axle is gonna be the first thing that goes overweight. I pull a 14k dump trailer with my 10kgvwr 2500. rear axle is almost always over when I'm close to the max gcwr.

[@BackRoadBound]

@@scrapmanindustries I have a 6800lb rear axle with a payload rating of 4100lbs. Truck, trailer and 15yard can scales right at 14,000 curb weight. Worst case scenario at 19,000lbs on trailer+ 20% of tongue weight would = 3800lbs on the rear axle. So I would be good up to my legal limit. I bought/built my truck to be the ideal tow vehicle.

[@scrapmanindustries]

@@BackRoadBound might wanna put that thing on the scales instead of just relying on that theory. I believe I have a 6300lbs rear axle rating on my ram. I've been 6500lbs or more multiple times with a 14k bumper pull dump trailer. granted I also have welding stuff in the bed I guess.

[@BackRoadBound]

@@scrapmanindustries True. Perhaps I should scale the rear axle sometime. Too busy right now and I rarely go on interstate. Mostly rural route. 99% of my loads are under 4tons in the can. Mine is a Single cab SRW 3500 derated Chassis cab, no actual bed and I cut 1.5ft off the back frame to make it what would be 6ft bed. This also allowed me to move the hitch receiver closer to the rear axle and therefore transferring more weight to the front axle as well. Like I said, I purpose built this truck, not your average 2500 or 3500.

[@cjscottallen]

You look pretty distracted, making the video yourself