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IT’S VERY EASY TO FIND A VIOLATION The Top 5 Equipment/Vehicle Citations No matter how hard you try for perfection, inspectors or law enforcement officers can easily find an equipment violation while you’re trucking. They can pull over any truck and find a violation almost every time because bolts and other items can jiggle, loosen, or break when working with massive equipment in a strenuous environment. The Vehicle Maintenance BASIC is one of the most difficult areas for truckers to improve because it is so easy to find violations — especially for flatbed truck drivers. Here are the top five vehicle maintenance violations in roadside inspections. 1. Inoperative required lamps: These lamps include headlamps, tail lamps, and turn signals. 2. Defective lighting: Watch out for missing or faulty lighting such as reflective striping or rotation beacons on oversized loads. 3. Tire tread: If your treading is less than 2/32 of an inch, you risk receiving a violation. 4. Oil or grease leak: If a leak worsens, it can cause the engine to seize — leading to larger, more expensive repairs. 5. Missing or broken fire extinguishers or warning triangles: Although it’s up to the carrier to ensure these items are on the truck before assigning them, it’s the driver’s responsibility to have all the proper equipment. WHAT DO YOU DO IF YOU RECEIVE AN EQUIPMENT VIOLATION? You should always challenge an equipment violation — especially when you get an out-of-service (OOS) order. Some inspectors aren’t fully aware of what constitutes an OOS order. If the violation isn’t in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) handbook, it doesn’t meet the OOS criteria. Many truckers are unaware they can challenge these citations in court, so most truckers end up with false accusations on their Pre- Employment Screening Program (PSP) records. However, if you contest the violation and win, nothing should show up on your PSP record and BASICS file. If you find yourself with an equipment violation, challenge the citation with the help of your friends at Bigger & Harman! Give us a call today so we can help you stay on the road and do what you love.
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