Stop Work Authority Program ( Card )

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  1. CDLman63

    CDLman63 Bobtail Member

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    If I come across a dangerous situation with a truck, e.g. air brake line leaks, or tires have cuts and are less than 2/32" tread, or power steering fluid reservoir is leaking, etc... something that I feel is too dangerous for me to drive the truck, then I have the right to refuse to drive the truck until the company fixes the danger, right? What if I bring this to the attention of the company, and they refuse to fix it, and they want me to deliver the load anyway, or I will be fired? I heard someone mention "Stop Work Authority Card". Anyone heard of this? What would I do in this situation? Call OSHA?
     
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  3. ChaoSS

    ChaoSS Road Train Member

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    You find a new job.
     
  4. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    i can't say i ever heard of any such card.

    you write up the truck, for what it needs. YOU DO NOT take that truck onto the road in the conditions you describe, with out the mechanic signing off on the repairs. once you take that truck, under any sort of threat, it's all on you.

    it's best to find another job, with a clean accident free CDL than with a major wreck.

    you would call the local DOT, that could be the state police. many have a truck division.
     
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  5. Ryan423

    Ryan423 Light Load Member

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    First, you should notify your company that you have equipment issues. Give them a chance to fix it. If they don't fix it then...
     
  6. homeskillet

    homeskillet Road Train Member

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    Definitely inform your immediate supervisor, and the safety department. If they're the same person, find another job.

    I'm pretty sure you can get those "Stop Work Authority" cards from any U.S. Marshal......at least, that's what I heard.
     
  7. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    Seriously just find another job, you rock the boat with cheap lazy owners and they will just replace you, so beat them to it.
     
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  8. Oldironfan

    Oldironfan Road Train Member

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    If carrier refuses to fix the truck so you can drive, call the nearest trooper to come inspect your truck to see if your legal. A good trooper would not give the driver a ticket. Only the company should get a boot.
     
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  9. ChaoSS

    ChaoSS Road Train Member

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    Do you really want an oos inspection on your record? Just find a new job.
     
  10. Oldironfan

    Oldironfan Road Train Member

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    What if he is away from home in the truck? Should he just drive home?
     
  11. Pumpkin Oval Head

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    A Stop Work Authority card is part of an employer based safety program in various industries, according to a google search. It allows a worker to shut down a factory line for safety reasons, etc.

    I have never heard of it being used in the trucking business.
     
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