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Trailer Inspection is Expired

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by KayFox, Feb 14, 2022.

  1. Feb 14, 2022 #1
    KayFox

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    So I've been with this company for about a month now. It's been a headache so far with getting loads scheduled properly and having them rescheduled. My Driver Leader is brand new and inexperienced, she doesn't know anything about HOS. So with that in mind, I picked up this trailer and noticed the inspection sticker is expired by 3 mos. When I expressed my concerns to my driver leader she reached out to another more experienced one, and informed me that even though the inspection is expired they have sent an email to the shop manager. And that I will be fine to run the load and everything until they can get it inspected. I just wanted to know if what she's telling me is correct? Will DOT let it slide? Thanks!
     
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  3. Feb 14, 2022 #2
    Big Road Skateboard

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    90% of the time, yes. I haven't even put an inspection sticker on my trailer yet, and I've been running it 8 months now. In the 1000's of service calls I've made to the 5 weigh stations near me, never has one been for a expired or non existent DOT.

     
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  4. Feb 14, 2022 #3
    ZVar

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    Inspection sticker doesn't mean anything. It's the paperwork that matters. Now assuming the paperwork matches the sticker you may get away with it. You may also get an inspection.
    If you get inspected, you will very, vrry likely get a violation and likely a citation.

    Now some will say since you are newish to the company you shouldn't rock the boat. Truth is, if you run illegally now they will expect you to run illegally in the future. Refuse to pull it until it's legal. After all it's not that expensive to get a mobile mechanic out to do it.
     
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  5. Feb 14, 2022 #4
    Lazer

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    Does it expire ‘in 3 months’ or has it ‘been expired for 3 months’?
     
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  7. Feb 14, 2022 #5
    Grumppy

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    The lead driver(s) aint the ones that's going to pay the tickets. If its out, its out. You may be able to run it for a few days. Even if you get caught, you may get a pass but, if you get a ticket, you need to know who's gonna back you up come time to pay that ticket. I'd go to the shop manager or my driver manager and tell them straight up..... the yearly inspection is out. You want me to run it or not?
    If they say run it, ask who is gonna take care of the ticket if it comes.

    The more serious issue here is, who's gonna take the heat when that trailer is involved in an accident?

    You and you alone. Period.
     
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  8. Feb 14, 2022 #6
    tscottme

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    If the driver is inspected and gets a violation for out of date inspection does the driver get a ding on his PSP?
     
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  9. Feb 14, 2022 #7
    ZVar

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    Yes it does. Any citation that is written is likely to be in the drivers name roo.
     
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  10. Feb 14, 2022 #8
    Grumppy

    Grumppy Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I'd say yes. If its put on a DOT inspection report and its listed as a violation, it will go on his record.
     
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