This means if you don’t adhere to the set requirements, not only will you receive penalties from the DOT, but you could potentially end up with a Santa Claus style list of infractions.
But they don’t just give you a lump of coal, they give you fines, penalties, summons, reduced safety ratings, and can even impound the vehicle (and cargo).
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Speaking as a parent, I would rather deal with the child who was mad about the toy being left behind than all of that. Because, you can simply either return home and get the toy or buy them a new one.
But imagine if your failure to perform a DOT pre-trip inspection resulted in all that.
You’d still have to answer to your employer or business partners and pay your lawyer to appeal the down grading of your safety rating as maintained by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Source: www.maverickontheroad.com
As a company truck driver you might be looking for a new position! Yes, I realize this is perhaps a little overboard, the worst case scenario as they say, but, you must take your DOT pre-trip inspection serious. Because there is much more at stake than the time you spend performing it.
