Posted by Dean Olson on August 05, 2014 at 18:58:27 from (107.129.21.153):
In Reply to: O/T Truck Drivers posted by 37Chief on August 05, 2014 at 13:30:37:
DOT is easy to get along with IF you maintain your equipment and follow the rules. If you let maintenance slip and DON'T: keep you brakes adjusted, tires in good shape, check your lights every morning and night, log book current etc. You will have a problems.
TX/federal inspections on equipment are required yearly. I get mine done quarterly and keep records on all repairs. With as many lights as there are on a truck you can potentially have a failure any time. I've gotten verbal, get it fixed, vs ticket due to good maintenance records. If you'll be professional they will cut you some slack.
As for the shortage of drivers that's directly related to low pay. The companies I know that pay a fair rate have no shortage. The really good payers have a waiting list of drivers waiting for a slot to come open.
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