Excellent video. I still carry my CDL medical card because I was a commercial driver and now I'm a farmer. Just in case farming doesn't pan out I could always go back driving truck. As a commercial truck driver when the light says come in your stomach falls to the floor. And most truck drivers would no what I'm talkin about. Have a great evening keep up the good work
I normally get the light when empty. I never get it when I have a load in the pickup truck and trailer. I'm use to it. Had my commercial license for over 40 years now and most likely giving it up on my next birthday. I had no need for the medical card as I was exempt working for the State.
Used to have fb and Officer Hoover does a good job informing drivers on how to avoid him. Lol He understands trucking more then drivers give him credit for.
Thanks to Trooper Hoover for his information and want to help get questions answered. Just keep in mind that the rules and the interpretation of rules varies from state to state and just because it is one way in Indiana doesn't mean it's that way everywhere. I think this is going to be an interesting series of videos, thanks for doing them Tim.
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@Clark Darius thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im trying it out now. I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
I’ve been trucking for over 24 years I learned early on that pulling into scales an speaking with DOT is alright, don’t be scared I’ve learned all sorts of things not just what you have spoke about but routes, shortcuts etc. these guys are usually just like Trooper Hoover glad to help.
Tim another stop that you have to make occasionally is at an Agricultural Inspection Station. You might want to do a show dealing with what type of trucks and trailers have to stop at an ag inspection station. I was told when I stopped at the ag inspection station on I-75 entering Florida that even if my trailer is empty I have to stop.
Thanks. I REALLY appreciate Trooper Hoover. Some of his off camera stories make me like him even more! His motivation is definitely in the right place!
Exactly I live in PA a couple years ago I worked for a frac company. Our pumps were overweight not overdimesional, when we crossed into WV we had to stop and put oversize signs on .
@@veteranheavyequipmechanic4990 Heck, in WV in 2001 legally I needed them just for my pickup on some of WV's State Highways. Not overweight but oversized. State law was under 120" lanes and a vehicle over 96" required them. My pickup, 102" at the rear wheel's treads from the factory. Of course, some of WV's roads aren't even 15' wide total. ;-) And back then, even some of the Federal Highways didn't have 10' lanes but as the pickup met Federal standards, they couldn't do anything about it on those roads.
I routinely run between Illinois and Indiana hauling hazmat and never have an issue with DOT ! That trooper is a real nice guy and knows the laws! Thanks for the information
I have gained so much more knowledge from watching this series than any other videos I’ve watched. God bless you for putting this together, I’ve found out that not a lot of people are willing to share information or are willing to help you , and others just lead you down a rabbit hole that leaves you with more questions than answers. This is a great channel thanks again and I’m looking forward to more of these informative videos. God bless you guys for taking the time to share such valuable information.
We own a commercial cleaning company they go over 90 miles away and back doing Bellstores floors. They have never had to stop at a weigh station. Even pulling a large commercial grade enclosed trailer. On Ohio.
I'm sure this series is going to ruffle a few feathers! That in door inspection station is amazing,our inspection are done outside in a parking lot with a creeper. You guys are putting your channel to a new level, ty for sharing
Officer Hoover has been on Logger Wade's channels too he is a wealth of knowledge on truck enforcement. Oh he will give you a ticket but he will educate you on the infraction so you don't make it again and know how the law works so you can share that info with others so we as a commercial and non commercial carriers are better educated and safer on the roads.
A lot of useful information here. I look forward to seeing more of this series as there are tons of questions I'm sure most people have on this subject. Very nice of Trooper Hoover to agree to answer these questions for your viewers. As with anything in life, there's no substitute for being prepared. Thanks for posting Tim.
Trooper Hoover rocks!!!! I’ve been through a lot of weigh stations and DOT inspections, some good officers but more dink’s than anything else. All they were interested in doing was writing tickets. Trooper Hoover is interested in informing the driver why something is incorrect so it won’t happen the next time. Thanks Tim and Trooper Hoover
I used to work at a dealer for log loaders. The rule back then anyway, was a strap or chain every ten feet. So a twelve foot log would need two chains.
@@MrTheHillfolk - nothing to do with officer safety. It's all a way to generate $$$$. If they're so scared of what's on the other side of the tint they'd not target so many cars just for tint. It's a reason to fish for whatever else than can get you on. All they have to do is say they thought the tint was too dark and now the interview begins.
Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.
Actually had some interaction with this officer some time ago at a multi jurisdictional inspection setup. Hes actually one of the good ones. Was more educational than about revenue. Had pretty new equipment and all my ducks in a row with regulatory agencies, insurance, ifta, etc. So no issues whatsoever. Nice guy, not the typical attitude that some officers have.
I wish they would inspect rv's and travel trailer's they need to but dot reflecter tape on the back of them .I but it on my back bumper so if the lights go out people can still see it
Great start to a new series of videos. Trooper Hoover should be a wealth of information. I look forward to getting my 1025R and hiring you to bring it home for a $100. What a deal. Congratulations Christie’s, your new Gator looks good.
Tim, their is differences between a weight test and an inspection. My son in law drove our Kenworth W900L into a weigh station and asked for a Class I inspection. Apparently they go over the truck with a fine tooth comb. The inspector was upset; the only thing he could find was a fire extinguisher that was not fastened down - so he was sighted. He turned to the inspector and offered him his hand. The inspector was a little shocked. But my son in law explained that this particular weigh station had a reputation for being really tough, he had had the truck about three months, went over it from bumper to bumper fixing things and this inspection confirmed his view that he had missed nothing of significance. He keeps a very detailed maintenance log book - what he did, what he needs to do and when and what he would do with some play money.
Great video, Tim. This looks like a great partnership. Trooper Hoover speaks well and it seems like he really knows his stuff. What a great addition to your channel's already diverse content.
Great and MUCH needed series - I'm sure (hope) there are similar vids in the RV & other hobbyist communities but this certainly applied there. Whether or not one agrees w/the process/premise, it's something that needs to be dealt with. Glad to hear they're backing off on the leisure/hobbyists. That had gotten out of control. Although we want them to be safe, IMHO any "tickets" should be in the form of a warning or advisory. In our state (MD) if an officer issues a safety violation on a non-commercial vehicle (light out, tires, cracked windshield, etc.), you have 30 days to have it repaired and inspected either by the police or by an authorized state inspector and that's how it should be.
NOW HOLD THE PHONE, FIRST things FIRST , ( 1 ) PROPER SECURMENT OF THE LOAD needs to be discussed . This is going to be one heckuva good series, it might be worthy of a tubby award. Great job tim
Indeed officer Hoover and Tim thanks to u both. I just came across these videos and I'm learning alot of stuff rite now listening to the this OFFICER HOOVER
My husband was hobby racecar driver. When we use a trailer to haul the car to another track out of town we would pull in the port of entry. They would just wave us on through.
There was a big scary crack found on one of my rig trailer tires, the tires and metal pieces could have came off and sliced up cars, I got a different trailer them pre trip checks are always important
This I great information I've spent hours and hours piecing all the information you just put in a 13 minute video. This may come in a future video but would love to see more info on dot requirements and whether you need #s or not.
Look, listen, smell and touch. Do your pre-trip in an orderly fashion so you don’t miss anything. The things you miss are the things that will cause issues. If you get interrupted while doing a pre-trip go back a few steps and start over. Weeping rust streaks are a tell tale sign of something loose ie lugnuts. Use a grease stick to Mark an area that needs to be looked at better or a repair needs to be made.
There’s one thing that the DOT Officer left out. 1st of all if you have a pre-pass system you don’t always have to stop @ a Weigh Station. 2nd of all the only time you’ll ever need to stop is if your truck & trailer are fully overweight in which case make sure that you have the proper papers in the cab that state that you can haul things that are over weight (called over weight permits). Also if you haul a reefer unit or dry van make sure that your trailer tandems are set so that your truck & trailer are not over weight. Also Most DOT Officers don’t want to take the time to give you a problem, so don’t go looking for a reason to get them to put you out of service. Company’s will be given points if their trucks are shutdown for any reason. Make 100% sure that you inspect your truck & if needed stop @ a truck stop & double check your weight especially before a Weigh Station because you’ll have burned up a lot of fuel by the time you get there & your weight might change.
We need more dot bears like hoover. I have seen him on logger wade and dirt perfect helping those guys. He seem like a nice guy trying to help people understand laws and avoid problems.
Great education for potential transport operations that may encroach upon commercial activities. Having done some of this in a previous (LENF) career this can get very technical and a certain expertise is needed. Great information provided by Trooper Hoover. This is excellent for those folk who may be unaware of commercial vehicle regulations, those who may dare I say try to slip bye and those who desire to operate commercially.
THANKS Tim and Kristie for this series! The only thing that could make it better would be if every TH-cam channel that deals with tractors would produce the same series for their particular state. Let’s make it happen! Tim @ Cliffside Acres
That's a nice toy!!! Thanks for doing this video. Also I appreciate trooper Hoover for doing this. Looks like you took my comment into consideration on getting the gator for Cristy and sprayer for Tim on the after market implment video. Thanks for posting 👍
Tim if you have heard of Logger Wade on TH-cam he has a video or two with this same Trooper and let me tell you this Trooper has a great sense of humour
Thanks Tim, great series on this subject. I had the same question about the using a Kenworth to go to Wal-Mart to buy Groceries. But since I live in Florida I would have to check my state's requirements.
How's she goin'? Pretty interesting topic. I like the attitude of the officer. Some guys aren't as nice as him I bet!!! Take care and I like your Gator!!!!
Great video Tim. I'm glad you found Officer Hoover. You Tube is making him a celebrity. You're the 3rd channel I know of to have him on. I don't know how Indiana does there plating and registration. When I was otr I always ran under DOT numbers and apportioned plates gross weight #80,000. Illinois has so many different license plate classifications it's ridiculous. At a class d plate and above you are required to have your truck safety inspected every 6 months. Trailers are included somewhere in that mess( I think it goes by weight). If you have DOT numbers then it is only a once a year inspection . Cdl or not in Illinois you have to have the appropriate registered weight classification for single and combination. vehicles. Further more Illinois has bridge laws, weight limits, and different classifications on roads. All very confusing to drivers and officers. Knowledge is power .
Junk Man, in Pa. Even the pizza guy should/needs have a DOT physical from how I understand it. Any person driving for commercial purpose......same with "lab delivery" cars (hospital testing).....they even would require DOT numbers in the side. ..
Didn't you hear. If you use any vehicle used for business such as deliveries should stop at port of entries /weight stations. Doesn't matter how much it weighs
I have 35 years in the truck Tim I'm retired Teamster,, got my gold card good company,, It was great,, didn't need the union! we need it for the work we did on the docks or whatever we did but anyway I do not fear for a weigh station,, scale house that's what we call them.. I actually like them if you go back to the days when I started driving a truck I'm 70 now and those days you didn't have the two seats no radio I know a lot of things you would have holes in the floor which it would stop frags in in the winter time to keep a little bit warmer if the heater worked no power steering !! !! trucks weren't maintained like today you had a protector your own ass ,, when you work for a company and made sure you were safe yourself ! those were those days I went through that it was bad and adventurous at the same time.. today they're like driving a Cadillac .. you can't imagine . Just try imagine that it's like a Model T versus a modern-day Cadillac that is the difference ..we didn't have air ride seats. ! we didn't have spring seats. ,I remember when I had a B model Mack and run her. ( OLD BETTS ) like old Betsy that was her name good truck two shifters gas engine very very slow across country. Back in those days you had a bench seat,, every time you hit a pothole went through your spine.. the weigh stations protect us the protect you I do not fear them ! sometimes they're not on a reasonable,, but most of the time they're just doing their job and good people ! D.O.T. inspections I don't fear THEM in my day. I was glad they're there .co. would not fix them ,, thank God for DOT.. anyway that's my experience. P.S. I worked many many years with hazardous material you cannot imagine what I seen God bless you Tim and your family Talk about a few miles when they say I have a million I laugh I always tell him I got that many backing up
B Mack with a 6.8 liter straight six gasser. ....just saw one of those the other day, someone had taken ALL the body components, but everything else was intact and not rusted out.
Now this looks like a very interesting series Tim. Will be great to see what the laws are like up there,and what kind of variations there are between there and here in the deep South.
Great video as always. If for example you were hauling that UTV to a jobsite, it would be considered commercial because it wasn't going to your house? Even if its your personal truck and your personal UTV? As in your buddy calls from the jobsite and says hey could you bring your UTV over with the rotary broom on it so we can use it to clean off the driveway of this house we are working on? That's considered a commercial use even though its your personal UTV? Wait a minute, this officer is saying if I went over to the semi-truck dealer and bought a truck and trailer combination I'd be free to drive it all I wanted as long as I never used it for any commercial purpose...as in I could use it to travel the country and never need a CDL? I always thought those trucks were CDL required due to their size/weight regardless of being used in a commercial setting or not? So in effect I could go buy one and learn to drive it and never need a CDL or learner's permit? Could you ask Trooper Hoover to talk about that in further detail, I suspect there's a lot more to that though? Thank you.
Excellent video. I still carry my CDL medical card because I was a commercial driver and now I'm a farmer. Just in case farming doesn't pan out I could always go back driving truck. As a commercial truck driver when the light says come in your stomach falls to the floor. And most truck drivers would no what I'm talkin about. Have a great evening keep up the good work
The Farming Life been there many times over the last 26 years.
I normally get the light when empty. I never get it when I have a load in the pickup truck and trailer. I'm use to it. Had my commercial license for over 40 years now and most likely giving it up on my next birthday. I had no need for the medical card as I was exempt working for the State.
As an independent o/o, I know exactly what you’re talking about.
Used to have fb and Officer Hoover does a good job informing drivers on how to avoid him. Lol He understands trucking more then drivers give him credit for.
Thanks to Trooper Hoover for his information and want to help get questions answered. Just keep in mind that the rules and the interpretation of rules varies from state to state and just because it is one way in Indiana doesn't mean it's that way everywhere. I think this is going to be an interesting series of videos, thanks for doing them Tim.
Can be up to the trooper interp also, u will never know for sure ur ok
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I was dumb forgot the password. I would appreciate any tips you can offer me.
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@Clark Darius thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im trying it out now.
I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
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Good video for those who never experienced a weight station!
I’ve been trucking for over 24 years I learned early on that pulling into scales an speaking with DOT is alright, don’t be scared I’ve learned all sorts of things not just what you have spoke about but routes, shortcuts etc. these guys are usually just like Trooper Hoover glad to help.
Awesome and i wish more states would do these kids of things to educate the general public on how it works and we would all be better to learn from it
Tim another stop that you have to make occasionally is at an Agricultural Inspection Station. You might want to do a show dealing with what type of trucks and trailers have to stop at an ag inspection station. I was told when I stopped at the ag inspection station on I-75 entering Florida that even if my trailer is empty I have to stop.
A video from more than 13 minutes looked like 2 minutes. What a nice trooper!!! Can't wait to see more from him.
Thanks. I REALLY appreciate Trooper Hoover. Some of his off camera stories make me like him even more! His motivation is definitely in the right place!
Great job covering this
I have been pulled in that very scale, and he's correct about different states requiring load signs and other equipment.
Exactly I live in PA a couple years ago I worked for a frac company. Our pumps were overweight not overdimesional, when we crossed into WV we had to stop and put oversize signs on .
@@veteranheavyequipmechanic4990 Heck, in WV in 2001 legally I needed them just for my pickup on some of WV's State Highways. Not overweight but oversized. State law was under 120" lanes and a vehicle over 96" required them. My pickup, 102" at the rear wheel's treads from the factory. Of course, some of WV's roads aren't even 15' wide total. ;-) And back then, even some of the Federal Highways didn't have 10' lanes but as the pickup met Federal standards, they couldn't do anything about it on those roads.
Met Officer Hoover in Derby at dirt. Perfect thing this past weekend. Super nice fella.
I routinely run between Illinois and Indiana hauling hazmat and never have an issue with DOT ! That trooper is a real nice guy and knows the laws! Thanks for the information
I have gained so much more knowledge from watching this series than any other videos I’ve watched. God bless you for putting this together, I’ve found out that not a lot of people are willing to share information or are willing to help you , and others just lead you down a rabbit hole that leaves you with more questions than answers. This is a great channel thanks again and I’m looking forward to more of these informative videos. God bless you guys for taking the time to share such valuable information.
Officer Hoover shifting from foot to foot and hands constantly moving. He's just twitching and itching to write an out of service ticket.
We own a commercial cleaning company they go over 90 miles away and back doing Bellstores floors. They have never had to stop at a weigh station. Even pulling a large commercial grade enclosed trailer. On Ohio.
Great video Tim! Fantastic idea.! Looking forward to the rest of the series.
Im in Texas & i find at least 60% of everything in the videos useful in some manner.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Charles! Even if not useful, I hope you enjoy the other 40%!
I'm sure this series is going to ruffle a few feathers! That in door inspection station is amazing,our inspection are done outside in a parking lot with a creeper. You guys are putting your channel to a new level, ty for sharing
These videos have helped me secure my mini-x. I don't go far with it, but I always worry trailering it.
Officer Hoover has been on Logger Wade's channels too he is a wealth of knowledge on truck enforcement. Oh he will give you a ticket but he will educate you on the infraction so you don't make it again and know how the law works so you can share that info with others so we as a commercial and non commercial carriers are better educated and safer on the roads.
Tim Christi & Trooper this very interesting this series is a must to watch thank you
God Bless All
PaK
Think this is my favorite video so far, very cool information. Excited to see the next one in this series. Thanks for sharing!
Looking very forward to seeing these videos from DOT
Great video and info! I added this card and link to my license video. Can't stress enough check your state laws as they vary greatly.
Thanks Shane!
A lot of useful information here. I look forward to seeing more of this series as there are tons of questions I'm sure most people have on this subject. Very nice of Trooper Hoover to agree to answer these questions for your viewers. As with anything in life, there's no substitute for being prepared. Thanks for posting Tim.
good info Tim, Trooper Hoover has some good info with loggerwade also.
Awesome awesome awesome!!! Trooper Hoover 100% awesome! He a credit to his profession! Trooper Hoover please stay safe out there!
This is such a great video Thanks a lot to both of you for making the time.
Thank You guys
These are great videos. I really appreciate Trooper Hoover. Thank you both.
Trooper Hoover rocks!!!! I’ve been through a lot of weigh stations and DOT inspections, some good officers but more dink’s than anything else. All they were interested in doing was writing tickets. Trooper Hoover is interested in informing the driver why something is incorrect so it won’t happen the next time. Thanks Tim and Trooper Hoover
This should be a good series, Hoover seems like a nice guy.
Think that guy with the load of logs needs a few more straps 😁
I used to work at a dealer for log loaders. The rule back then anyway, was a strap or chain every ten feet. So a twelve foot log would need two chains.
Officer Hoover!!!! Logger Wades and Dirt Perfects buddy
ellerbeeweston yep
How are the state make money
@@clintoncross3691 English, please!
Tim thank you! This was great information.
"pull in sit down have a chat"
It's revenue generating first and safety second!
AMEN DRIVER. BE SAFE. GOD BLESS
@@MrTheHillfolk - nothing to do with officer safety. It's all a way to generate $$$$. If they're so scared of what's on the other side of the tint they'd not target so many cars just for tint. It's a reason to fish for whatever else than can get you on.
All they have to do is say they thought the tint was too dark and now the interview begins.
@@joshuapotter7372
Exactamundo.
Winner winner chicken dinner for you sir.
Don't run your shitty equipment then.
More like Revenue Generating 1st, 2nd & 3rd. No safety in mind.
Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.
I like that Jon. Never heard it before.
Truth right there.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motor_Carrier_Act_of_1980
That is a Ronald Reagan statement!
But, I stop moving, still do not see subsidy coming my way.
Actually had some interaction with this officer some time ago at a multi jurisdictional inspection setup. Hes actually one of the good ones. Was more educational than about revenue. Had pretty new equipment and all my ducks in a row with regulatory agencies, insurance, ifta, etc. So no issues whatsoever. Nice guy, not the typical attitude that some officers have.
I wish they would inspect rv's and travel trailer's they need to but dot reflecter tape on the back of them .I but it on my back bumper so if the lights go out people can still see it
I'd do an annual exam, but every weigh station? No weigh lol
Grate video good to hear the trooper tell the proper way to handle it
They don’t make troopers any better than Hoover. Firm, Fair and Consistant....
small-town cops tend to be good. state troopers and city cops. you better have legal insurance.
Great start to a new series of videos. Trooper Hoover should be a wealth of information. I look forward to getting my 1025R and hiring you to bring it home for a $100. What a deal. Congratulations Christie’s, your new Gator looks good.
Sounds like I’d better just haul it for free!
Officer Hoover! The Man The Legend!
Thank You Trooper. Be Safe!
Tim, I drive a Camry and live in the city but all your videos are very informing ! Keep up the good work ,thank So!
That’s ok. We have a Prius!
I thought those scales looked familiar I drive by there almost every weekend heading to Terre Haute and some evenings through the week
Tim, their is differences between a weight test and an inspection. My son in law drove our Kenworth W900L into a weigh station and asked for a Class I inspection. Apparently they go over the truck with a fine tooth comb. The inspector was upset; the only thing he could find was a fire extinguisher that was not fastened down - so he was sighted. He turned to the inspector and offered him his hand. The inspector was a little shocked. But my son in law explained that this particular weigh station had a reputation for being really tough, he had had the truck about three months, went over it from bumper to bumper fixing things and this inspection confirmed his view that he had missed nothing of significance. He keeps a very detailed maintenance log book - what he did, what he needs to do and when and what he would do with some play money.
Great video, Tim. This looks like a great partnership. Trooper Hoover speaks well and it seems like he really knows his stuff. What a great addition to your channel's already diverse content.
Great and MUCH needed series - I'm sure (hope) there are similar vids in the RV & other hobbyist communities but this certainly applied there.
Whether or not one agrees w/the process/premise, it's something that needs to be dealt with. Glad to hear they're backing off on the leisure/hobbyists. That had gotten out of control. Although we want them to be safe, IMHO any "tickets" should be in the form of a warning or advisory.
In our state (MD) if an officer issues a safety violation on a non-commercial vehicle (light out, tires, cracked windshield, etc.), you have 30 days to have it repaired and inspected either by the police or by an authorized state inspector and that's how it should be.
The video trooper Hoover made with Logger Wade was hilarious!!! But informative
deereman260 share the link please.
m.th-cam.com/video/AeEITcV_u0Y/w-d-xo.html Logger Wade Dot training level 2 walkthrough
The WIM gave you the bypass lane! Glad it was a pre-planned stop
NOW HOLD THE PHONE, FIRST things FIRST , ( 1 ) PROPER SECURMENT OF THE LOAD needs to be discussed . This is going to be one heckuva good series, it might be worthy of a tubby award. Great job tim
It won’t be first, but we will go into great detail on load securement.
Thanks Tim for a very informative video. Many thanks to Trooper Hoover stay safe out there. 👍🇺🇸
Indeed officer Hoover and Tim thanks to u both. I just came across these videos and I'm learning alot of stuff rite now listening to the this OFFICER HOOVER
Like the info on truck and trailer Tuesday. Would like an update on the new house and barn.
Ok. We’ll have some of that if we can get time.
My husband was hobby racecar driver. When we use a trailer to haul the car to another track out of town we would pull in the port of entry. They would just wave us on through.
Looks like its going to be an excellent series.
There was a big scary crack found on one of my rig trailer tires, the tires and metal pieces could have came off and sliced up cars, I got a different trailer them pre trip checks are always important
Thank you for taking the time to bring this to us
Great video glad they cleared up the weekend racer people.
there hard over there in Australia you only pull in to a weight station if your GVM is over 8 tonnes
car and trailer are fine to just drive pass
This I great information I've spent hours and hours piecing all the information you just put in a 13 minute video. This may come in a future video but would love to see more info on dot requirements and whether you need #s or not.
That’s a great cop right there. Thanks for sharing the knowledge and for your service
Glad you are back at truck and trailer Tuesday
Look, listen, smell and touch. Do your pre-trip in an orderly fashion so you don’t miss anything. The things you miss are the things that will cause issues. If you get interrupted while doing a pre-trip go back a few steps and start over. Weeping rust streaks are a tell tale sign of something loose ie lugnuts. Use a grease stick to Mark an area that needs to be looked at better or a repair needs to be made.
There’s one thing that the DOT Officer left out. 1st of all if you have a pre-pass system you don’t always have to stop @ a Weigh Station. 2nd of all the only time you’ll ever need to stop is if your truck & trailer are fully overweight in which case make sure that you have the proper papers in the cab that state that you can haul things that are over weight (called over weight permits). Also if you haul a reefer unit or dry van make sure that your trailer tandems are set so that your truck & trailer are not over weight. Also Most DOT Officers don’t want to take the time to give you a problem, so don’t go looking for a reason to get them to put you out of service. Company’s will be given points if their trucks are shutdown for any reason. Make 100% sure that you inspect your truck & if needed stop @ a truck stop & double check your weight especially before a Weigh Station because you’ll have burned up a lot of fuel by the time you get there & your weight might change.
We need more dot bears like hoover. I have seen him on logger wade and dirt perfect helping those guys. He seem like a nice guy trying to help people understand laws and avoid problems.
Great education for potential transport operations that may encroach upon commercial activities. Having done some of this in a previous (LENF) career this can get very technical and a certain expertise is needed. Great information provided by Trooper Hoover. This is excellent for those folk who may be unaware of commercial vehicle regulations, those who may dare I say try to slip bye and those who desire to operate commercially.
THANKS Tim and Kristie for this series! The only thing that could make it better would be if every TH-cam channel that deals with tractors would produce the same series for their particular state. Let’s make it happen! Tim @ Cliffside Acres
That's a nice toy!!! Thanks for doing this video. Also I appreciate trooper Hoover for doing this. Looks like you took my comment into consideration on getting the gator for Cristy and sprayer for Tim on the after market implment video. Thanks for posting 👍
Don't pull into the scale in a pick up problem solved...
It’s the law in some states. Nebraska for example.
Eye doctor needed, ramp to the scale had a red X, he could have bypassed the scale.
Discussed in the video. This was a pre-planned appointment.
New York as well
If it is being used for commercial use then yes you do, especially if it is over 10001lbs solo or combo...
Thanks for the video. Me and my wife has a hotshot and snow and ice removal business. I have to pull in to dot check point all the time.
At some point the DOT will start cracking down on RV’s. I know some states have started. I see more times then not maxed out tow vehicles.
I 100% agree with the personal vehicle
Tim if you have heard of Logger Wade on TH-cam he has a video or two with this same Trooper and let me tell you this Trooper has a great sense of humour
was wondering if same guy thought so but i wasnt 100% sure
Nice information thanks Tim
Good Stuff, Great Help, Good Tips 👍Thanks!
good one!
Thanks Dave.! Good to hear from you!
This is a very helpful video. It answered several questions that I've been unsure about. THANKS!
good info here:) thanks for taking time to spread the word
Thanks Tim, great series on this subject. I had the same question about the using a Kenworth to go to Wal-Mart to buy Groceries. But since I live in Florida I would have to check my state's requirements.
Great video. Really enjoyed this.
What a great trooper.
Excellent excellent video Tim
Very interesting. I will be watching these for sure.
How's she goin'? Pretty interesting topic. I like the attitude of the officer. Some guys aren't as nice as him I bet!!! Take care and I like your Gator!!!!
Great video Tim. I'm glad you found Officer Hoover. You Tube is making him a celebrity. You're the 3rd channel I know of to have him on. I don't know how Indiana does there plating and registration. When I was otr I always ran under DOT numbers and apportioned plates gross weight #80,000. Illinois has so many different license plate classifications it's ridiculous. At a class d plate and above you are required to have your truck safety inspected every 6 months. Trailers are included somewhere in that mess( I think it goes by weight). If you have DOT numbers then it is only a once a year inspection . Cdl or not in Illinois you have to have the appropriate registered weight classification for single and combination. vehicles. Further more Illinois has bridge laws, weight limits, and different classifications on roads. All very confusing to drivers and officers. Knowledge is power .
Pickups pulling trailers don’t have to stop at weight stations in my state unless they have apportioned tags.
In Norway there is usually black "pictures" of what vehicles that has to stop and there is no difference if its commercial or for private use
Great addition to the channel. People will learn a lot from this kind of videos.
Wow. Great video. Great resource. Great trooper.
Awesome job guys
Great info officer Hoover. Watch what you say to DOT if they could get away with it, they would regulate pizza delivery drivers.
@@mattlane2282 AMEN.
Junk Man, in Pa. Even the pizza guy should/needs have a DOT physical from how I understand it. Any person driving for commercial purpose......same with "lab delivery" cars (hospital testing).....they even would require DOT numbers in the side. ..
Eliminate the confusion by adding "Over 10000 Lbs" to All Trucks must stop signs!
Didn't you hear. If you use any vehicle used for business such as deliveries should stop at port of entries /weight stations. Doesn't matter how much it weighs
Not the same in all states.
My 3500 has 12300 gross
U also have to think of combined weight as well under 26,000 pounds (trailer and pickup truck)
I have 35 years in the truck Tim I'm retired Teamster,, got my gold card good company,, It was great,, didn't need the union! we need it for the work we did on the docks or whatever we did but anyway I do not fear for a weigh station,, scale house that's what we call them.. I actually like them if you go back to the days when I started driving a truck I'm 70 now and those days you didn't have the two seats no radio I know a lot of things you would have holes in the floor which it would stop frags in in the winter time to keep a little bit warmer if the heater worked no power steering !! !! trucks weren't maintained like today you had a protector your own ass ,, when you work for a company and made sure you were safe yourself ! those were those days I went through that it was bad and adventurous at the same time.. today they're like driving a Cadillac .. you can't imagine . Just try imagine that it's like a Model T versus a modern-day Cadillac that is the difference ..we didn't have air ride seats. ! we didn't have spring seats. ,I remember when I had a
B model Mack and run her.
( OLD BETTS ) like old Betsy that was her name good truck two shifters gas engine very very slow across country. Back in those days you had a bench seat,, every time you hit a pothole went through your spine..
the weigh stations protect us the protect you I do not fear them ! sometimes they're not on a reasonable,, but most of the time they're just doing their job and good people !
D.O.T. inspections I don't fear THEM
in my day. I was glad they're there .co. would not fix them ,,
thank God for DOT.. anyway that's my experience.
P.S. I worked many many years with hazardous material you cannot imagine what I seen God bless you Tim and your family
Talk about a few miles when they say I have a million I laugh I always tell him I got that many backing up
B Mack with a 6.8 liter straight six gasser. ....just saw one of those the other day, someone had taken ALL the body components, but everything else was intact and not rusted out.
4 in 1 bucket and the new gator are looking good! A bit jealous hahaha thanks for all the good information in this video guys!
curious if Weigh stations do emissions inspections
Now this looks like a very interesting series Tim. Will be great to see what the laws are like up there,and what kind of variations there are between there and here in the deep South.
Looks like a 4 in 1 bucket in the truck bed
Great video Tim. State Police is always look out for are safety. Thank you for the video because some people don't know about those things.
Great video as always.
If for example you were hauling that UTV to a jobsite, it would be considered commercial because it wasn't going to your house? Even if its your personal truck and your personal UTV? As in your buddy calls from the jobsite and says hey could you bring your UTV over with the rotary broom on it so we can use it to clean off the driveway of this house we are working on? That's considered a commercial use even though its your personal UTV?
Wait a minute, this officer is saying if I went over to the semi-truck dealer and bought a truck and trailer combination I'd be free to drive it all I wanted as long as I never used it for any commercial purpose...as in I could use it to travel the country and never need a CDL? I always thought those trucks were CDL required due to their size/weight regardless of being used in a commercial setting or not? So in effect I could go buy one and learn to drive it and never need a CDL or learner's permit?
Could you ask Trooper Hoover to talk about that in further detail, I suspect there's a lot more to that though? Thank you.