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What is the best way to report company for UNSAFE vehicle (refusal to drive)?

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by vanharleyman, Feb 7, 2014.

  1. Feb 7, 2014 #1
    vanharleyman

    vanharleyman Bobtail Member

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    First of all I am sure that this question has been asked before - but, I do not see it on this forum history so I do not want to offend anyone and get flamed. I have drove CDL HAZMAT for 24 years so this is not my first rodeo but, I want to ask how does one go about reporting a (HAZMAT) company for unsafe truck physical conditions? What is most effective? I haul propane and have been "pushed" into a 30 year old truck with multiple safety violations. This is not my first rodeo but, I have never worked for a company with total disregard to FSMCA and DOT policy to the point where I feel like I may not make it until the end of the day.
    Today, I refused to drive an UNSAFE truck - with leaking 1075 and broken mirrors and a non-working emergency shut off switch (and I took pictures) and was then sent home because the company would not repair. How should I report this issue?:biggrin_2552: Please advise.

    ~Van
     
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  3. Feb 7, 2014 #2
    driverdriver

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    That's an easy one call and report them to DOT.
     
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  4. Feb 7, 2014 #3
    CondoCruiser

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    You are protected by OSHA to not drive unsafe equipment nor be retaliated against for refusing to drive unsafe equipment..

    https://www.osha.gov/OSHA_FAQs.html


    Then you have this angle.

    http://nccdb.fmcsa.dot.gov/
     
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    Criminey Jade Thanks this.
  5. Feb 7, 2014 #4
    Richter

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    what they said, call dot, Osha protects you and if the company fires you, you can sue for lost backed wages. If you back there and drive another truck, keep a log (date and time) of all truck problems, dot violation or not. It shows a pattern.
     
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