Regardless of what they say, govt employees can ALWAYS be recorded under the 1st amendment free press protections. There's tons of caselaw on it across the country. Always record your interactions for an unbiased objective record. Some states require notice to the other party. Essentially tell them you're recording and if they interact with you they consent. Referred to as a 2 party consent state.
@@mrmotofy so in those states, anyone who installs a Ring door bell camera needs to put a sign over it, (if you push my door bell button you are giving consent to be recorded) yea ok sure....smh
@@davidjames5727 They're being prosecuted under the antiquated wiretapping laws. The audio recording is what they're claiming is the illegal part. I'm not saying it's right...but that's what's happening
I totally agree. They are public servants and our tax dollars pay their salaries. So if we'd like to have it camera that's our first amendment right to do so!! God Bless Americans and the Constitution
Sadly I know of more then a few people who drive LESS capable pickups due to DOT. Guy who used to drive F-350 DUALLY with heavy work/tool bed. Now he drives that with a 3/4 ton SRW. I have a DOT box. Triangles, vest, light, magnetic tail, brake lights, fuses, fire Ex, tools... but for inspection the fire Ex has to go into mounted bracket I can’t get to easily. (But that’s legal). :(
A professional would have zip tie pliers... Pulls the tie to the correct tension and cuts it off flush so it’s not a deadly weapon... 😂🤣 Great video 👍🏼
I’m glad I’m not a CDL🙄. I’m still waiting for my REAL ID, HLS is more than a year behind on screenings. Always good information and thanks for sharing Sam👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
I do D.O.T. annual vehicle inspections at my work. The trucks I see that are the worst are the "local" kind of guys. They never go out far enough to go across a scale. Then they just let things get worse and worse. I did an inspection on a truck (it failed), come to find out I did the last inspection 4 years earlier.
Well not me my 2016 lone star just this year new alternator 8 new batterys,cables ,all new brake work 2day .grease jobs And I run her daliy and go home every nite.plus pa where I live at we got both state.then d.o.t. lease inspections.
Great youtube sir , up here in BC Canada I have to have a commercial inspection on my trailer every 6 months ( because its a tipper ) even though its only a 10K GVW , my truck (2012 Ram 3500 SRW ) once a year both need to be done in order to renew my insurance. Insurance for a camper trailer is about 150.00$ per year my commercial trailer close to 1000$ just the cost of doin biz
Electric drums you are supposed to check the trailer pull away with it unplugged from truck. (Yes if the truck is off it shouldn't feed power to the trailer) You run the risk of feeding more than 12v to your drums if your truck is putting a power charge to your trailer battery and then the battery puts full 12v to lock the drum up. This will fry your magnetic in your drums. Newer trailers have resisters in the battery box to prevent this from happening. Also the code say the trailer brakes need to hold its own weight.
That is the identical sheet we have up in Canada. Half of it doesn't apply to you. Good information that's for sure. Your 5500 cabin chassis is still like brand new. 🇺🇲🇨🇦
14:42 as a truck driver there is a few things, quite a few you don't do on a pre check daily example air filter, battery terminal corrosion, exhaust manifold, engine mounts etc. We have 3 classes of services in Aust generally an A, B and C service on top of daily checks. Daily check is there anything that can cause the engine to blow, Brakes to fail or lock on and tyres. rest is serviceable items. Dealt with ay the A, B or C service. A is Fluids, right through to C is Brake linings, clutch etc I near bet you don't run everything you have quoted on your list daily
18:23 there are metal bands (damn it if I forget what there called) that can hold wire harnesses, air line in place that use a machine screw to hold both ends of you don't mind drilling a small hole in the frame of your truck.
I did the prep for bit inspection probably 5 or 6 times, they also want to see your daily equipment inspection, maintenance records, your maintenance schedule for PM and driver logs or time card if within the 100 mile radius to prove hours of service, it's always the paperwork that would get me, most inspectors would use this as a teaching moment and not a gotcha and write you up moment, you will probably see the same guy in 2 years, so follow through with the "advice" he's going to give you, good luck with tomorrow
When you use the public roadways "FOR PROFIT" you will be regulated. One corporation cannot use the other corporations property, without the privilege. Unlike leisure and travel, where the government has no jurisdiction. Traveling is a right, and the zippy Model-T didn't change a thing, much less the flathead V-8 in the 40 Ford's. A right to travel by the means of the day, cannot be made into a mere privilege. Thompson v. Smith & Miller v. US
@@supanami2603 It also is dangerous and looks sort of like a gun, ya know, holding the end and pulling a trigger like handle and stuff comes out the end...do you have a license for that scary looking fully automatic assault washer??? I'M SO TRIGGERED!!!!! BWWAAAAHHHHHHHAAAAAAA
Can I make a suggestion when your chaining down a load... I noticed your hooking on the outside of the rub rail on the trailer. Its better and will save you any questions by any dot later on if you can get the hook on the inside of the rail. I drove over the road and had a officer make me redue mine. Said the reason being was if for some reason you get side swipped the rail will protect your chains and straps from coming off vs being on the outside can make the load come loose. Otherwise keep up the good videos.
@@mattk252 makes no sense when they call it a rub rail. It's supposed to protect your straps and chains from being cut or broken in the event of a side swiping something.
FMCSA change the rules a while back to allow chaining from outside of the rub rail. It's perfectly legal, I still do not do that fwiw. @09:03 i do the something when i ran a tow wrecker. Any breakdown items , are place on the right side out of the way of traffic.
I couldn’t handle all that California political junk. You’re much more patient than I am 😂 Where I’m from, nobody bothers you about your trucks and trailers unless you’re doing something REALLY stupid. And I’ve never had issues with my trucks and trailers.
With all these additional costs and regulations, I hope it is still worth the headaches. I left the game after 10 years of hauling cars on a big rig, and still miss it sometimes. God speed!
When checking the fire extinguisher you should also look at service dates also. There are two different service dates but the best note is every six years. Its hard to follow you through the list when you mumble on some of them.
And people wonder why things cost so much in CA and a few other states. The politics and expense end up being passed down. Example like this you have a day + just to deal with this. It's good that your equipment is solid ETC but when you see everyday drivers blindly ignored and barley functional it sucks.
Nope 0.04 by FMCSA standards. If your operating a CMW and have a BAC of .04%, your a DUI . no defense you are arrested and charged as DUI. Your company might have 0.0 BAC requirement but federally the standards is set. your state might have "more restricted" BAC also.
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Hi Sam, not really related to this video but I have a question. I live in Canada and looking to purchase a Diamond C gooseneck similar to yours. We have a Federal regulation (RTAC) which dictates that track width on a trailer needs to be between 98.5” and 102.5”. What’s the the track width of your trailer (outer most point of tire sidewall from one side to the other)? Thx
@@VBELTandSON The tire side walls are 102” apart? Or the overall deck is 102”. Seems like the trailer is 102” and by the time you deduct rub rails, stake pockets, frame rails, and tire sidewall clearance you would lose around 9 or 10” from the overall 102” trailer deck width. Funny laws we have up here, wonder why Canada and the US can’t share the same laws. Good videos, I enjoy watching your channel. 👍
first i am in PA,, but i see so many people pulling heavy trailers (yes even horse trailers) that are way out side of a class C (no people a class B will not cover it) i am happy to see this video. i have had my class A for way over 20 years and i love driving and i really love taking my F250 combo-ed for 30k to go pick up people who just got busted for this vary thing. do be cheap people get that class A and be dang sure your truck and trailer are legal. hint the last one i rescued was a family member and all i will say is he got smacked hard and i mean $8000 hard.
@@pain_weaver aww yep try that and see just how fare you get. if it is a vehicle pulling a trailer of 10001 pounds you best have a class A operators license that is not state controlled that is federal.
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Great video as always. Good to see inspector being professional and helpful.
It's nice to see good things happen when you do your homework !!! well done Sir Well done !!!
Don't you just love DOT & DMV it's never ending. Hello from NORTH CAROLINA
Love the video and attention to detail. IM a proud CDL DRIVER
"quick act osha approved!!!!"
The last part of your video "wet roads are scratchy as f*" YOU CAN SAY THAT AGAIN!!! Lol
This is what I used to do working in a compliance department for cdl drivers, it’s a lot of work but good to see your doing it right
Great video always enjoy watching. Awesome trucks.
Damn son, DOT man got you all fluffed up like a Silkie Bantam Rooster. It'll be okay!
Nicely done an I straight up have a ton more respect for you now! Thanks for sharing Brother!
Regardless of what they say, govt employees can ALWAYS be recorded under the 1st amendment free press protections. There's tons of caselaw on it across the country. Always record your interactions for an unbiased objective record. Some states require notice to the other party. Essentially tell them you're recording and if they interact with you they consent. Referred to as a 2 party consent state.
2 party consent doesn't apply in public.
@@pain_weaver In some states it does WA or OR is one that comes to mind
@@mrmotofy so in those states, anyone who installs a Ring door bell camera needs to put a sign over it, (if you push my door bell button you are giving consent to be recorded) yea ok sure....smh
@@davidjames5727 They're being prosecuted under the antiquated wiretapping laws. The audio recording is what they're claiming is the illegal part. I'm not saying it's right...but that's what's happening
I totally agree. They are public servants and our tax dollars pay their salaries. So if we'd like to have it camera that's our first amendment right to do so!! God Bless Americans and the Constitution
Getting creative with the background music....Sounds like the soundtrack from the TV series "Stars and Hutch"..... classic!
Ferry interesting to see , how MOT works. We have in the Netherlands APK. Thanks for sharing it. Greetings from the Netherlands.
I want your setup haha, I’m not even commercial but like, projects would be a breeze with a hauler and trailer like that
Crazy how hard they make it for people who are legit and legal. Glad you passed with flying colors
Sadly I know of more then a few people who drive LESS capable pickups due to DOT. Guy who used to drive F-350 DUALLY with heavy work/tool bed. Now he drives that with a 3/4 ton SRW.
I have a DOT box. Triangles, vest, light, magnetic tail, brake lights, fuses, fire Ex, tools... but for inspection the fire Ex has to go into mounted bracket I can’t get to easily. (But that’s legal). :(
I am in the same boat as you Sam . BIT is back.
Thank you for sharing this. 😀
A professional would have zip tie pliers... Pulls the tie to the correct tension and cuts it off flush so it’s not a deadly weapon... 😂🤣 Great video 👍🏼
I’m glad I’m not a CDL🙄. I’m still waiting for my REAL ID, HLS is more than a year behind on screenings. Always good information and thanks for sharing Sam👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Thats odd I applied for my real id less an a month ago and I have it already
Got my real ID a couple days ago. Looks like the old ID lol
I got my real ID with a CDL with no problems here in Nevada
@@VBELTandSON When I renewed my CDL, I brought in the required paperwork for real ID and had my license with real ID right then.
I do D.O.T. annual vehicle inspections at my work. The trucks I see that are the worst are the "local" kind of guys. They never go out far enough to go across a scale. Then they just let things get worse and worse. I did an inspection on a truck (it failed), come to find out I did the last inspection 4 years earlier.
Well not me my 2016 lone star just this year new alternator 8 new batterys,cables ,all new brake work 2day .grease jobs
And I run her daliy and go home every nite.plus pa where I live at we got both state.then d.o.t. lease inspections.
Great youtube sir , up here in BC Canada I have to have a commercial inspection on my trailer every 6 months ( because its a tipper ) even though its only a 10K GVW , my truck (2012 Ram 3500 SRW ) once a year both need to be done in order to renew my insurance. Insurance for a camper trailer is about 150.00$ per year my commercial trailer close to 1000$ just the cost of doin biz
It’d be cool to see you move over here to Texas, I bet you’d love it here. Thanks for all the great content and god bless.
Electric drums you are supposed to check the trailer pull away with it unplugged from truck. (Yes if the truck is off it shouldn't feed power to the trailer) You run the risk of feeding more than 12v to your drums if your truck is putting a power charge to your trailer battery and then the battery puts full 12v to lock the drum up. This will fry your magnetic in your drums. Newer trailers have resisters in the battery box to prevent this from happening. Also the code say the trailer brakes need to hold its own weight.
Flush cut pliers are an arm and hand saver.
Use end of pliers and twist the zip tie off. No edge at all! 👍🏻
We don't have to do that in Canada. For your setup id just need heavy trailer endorsement.
The bit inspiration was every 2 yrs but the dot is every year . if run a log book fuel receipts better match with logs when u fuel.
That is the identical sheet we have up in Canada. Half of it doesn't apply to you. Good information that's for sure. Your 5500 cabin chassis is still like brand new. 🇺🇲🇨🇦
That's nice he didn't give you a hard time about the exhaust and underhood modifications, especially being in CA!
That’s all stock 😁
DOT doesn’t look at emissions. It’s all about safety with them. CARB is another story. 👍🏻 thanks for the upload
Hell yeah brother
You should do left and right turn single lights checks, not just 4-way flashers
They are the same lights.
14:42 as a truck driver there is a few things, quite a few you don't do on a pre check daily example air filter, battery terminal corrosion, exhaust manifold, engine mounts etc. We have 3 classes of services in Aust generally an A, B and C service on top of daily checks. Daily check is there anything that can cause the engine to blow, Brakes to fail or lock on and tyres. rest is serviceable items. Dealt with ay the A, B or C service. A is Fluids, right through to C is Brake linings, clutch etc
I near bet you don't run everything you have quoted on your list daily
Also the bigger the trailer, easier to reverse. Because you can see it in your mirrors, little trailers are a bitch
18:23 there are metal bands (damn it if I forget what there called) that can hold wire harnesses, air line in place that use a machine screw to hold both ends of you don't mind drilling a small hole in the frame of your truck.
Loom clamps.
@@haroldphipps3457 That's it! Thank you sir :)
Good video, Sam
Maintenance up keep 👌
I did the prep for bit inspection probably 5 or 6 times, they also want to see your daily equipment inspection, maintenance records, your maintenance schedule for PM and driver logs or time card if within the 100 mile radius to prove hours of service, it's always the paperwork that would get me, most inspectors would use this as a teaching moment and not a gotcha and write you up moment, you will probably see the same guy in 2 years, so follow through with the "advice" he's going to give you, good luck with tomorrow
pull the zip tie tight then twist the end off.
Buy a box of red ants that will speed him up
I put phone on video and prop it up behind trailer to check lights. Quick and easy.
Great idea!
Using a single edge razor blade or even sharp pocket knife cuts the zip ties nice and smooth
Flush cutters are my preference
Ya a razor or pocket knife will cut them off nice and smooth along with the wires you just secured too
I say more videos of pops on the birt scooter and the pupper chasing him
When you use the public roadways "FOR PROFIT" you will be regulated. One corporation cannot use the other corporations property, without the privilege. Unlike leisure and travel, where the government has no jurisdiction. Traveling is a right, and the zippy Model-T didn't change a thing, much less the flathead V-8 in the 40 Ford's. A right to travel by the means of the day, cannot be made into a mere privilege. Thompson v. Smith & Miller v. US
I'm surprised you're allowed to have that pressure washer living in California
What??
@@VBELTandSON What tha what?!? You're from California and you're not familiar of the small engine ban?
@@supanami2603 It also is dangerous and looks sort of like a gun, ya know, holding the end and pulling a trigger like handle and stuff comes out the end...do you have a license for that scary looking fully automatic assault washer??? I'M SO TRIGGERED!!!!! BWWAAAAHHHHHHHAAAAAAA
@@ericmattinen4728 You know, I really never thought about it that way ... you're right!!
It looks exactly like a gun, a mega gun!!!
I have not heard of any such bans. Nothing has changed on the shelf’s at the hardware stores either
Can I make a suggestion when your chaining down a load... I noticed your hooking on the outside of the rub rail on the trailer. Its better and will save you any questions by any dot later on if you can get the hook on the inside of the rail. I drove over the road and had a officer make me redue mine. Said the reason being was if for some reason you get side swipped the rail will protect your chains and straps from coming off vs being on the outside can make the load come loose. Otherwise keep up the good videos.
Some states want it on the outside
@@mattk252 makes no sense when they call it a rub rail. It's supposed to protect your straps and chains from being cut or broken in the event of a side swiping something.
FMCSA change the rules a while back to allow chaining from outside of the rub rail. It's perfectly legal, I still do not do that fwiw.
@09:03 i do the something when i ran a tow wrecker. Any breakdown items , are place on the right side out of the way of traffic.
From 1 to 5 easy if you take care your equipment
And folks wonder if you have billing hours. This is the Weekly safety check.. not the daily. So.. get it?
Who do you use for the drug and alcohol consortium? I’m trying to get my DOT authority set up.
When you gonna move to Texas?
On the zip ties being as sharp as a razor blade, use a lighter and melt the sharp ends.
What a pain.
California must be hard on cdl drivers I just do the physical and drug test once every 2 years and that’s it
California is hard on every single person trying to earn an honest living
Its just govt sponsored racketeering.
California sucks ass!
@@gondorian1006 what do you expect from a communist state
When I made the mounts for my trailer(s) spare. I thought the same way and mounted them on the passenger side.
Ahh. Nice long video to enjoy on my lunch break. 👍🏼
18:28 A pro would get flush cut pliers from harbor freight and cut those zip ties where you can't even feel the end sticking out 😄
This ought be good.
Practically unscathed. Not surprised really. You're more of the proud owner/operator that keeps up with your stuff. 👍🏻
Ha ha, I should have watched 2 more minutes
He says truck not that big lol BRUHH IT IS BIG ITS A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE😂😂😂
I couldn’t handle all that California political junk. You’re much more patient than I am 😂 Where I’m from, nobody bothers you about your trucks and trailers unless you’re doing something REALLY stupid. And I’ve never had issues with my trucks and trailers.
Did you give him a V-Belt & Son sticker for his van?
Papers please Komrade. Zip tie gun. Pulls it tight and snips off the end.
If like dirty max back brakes do 60 percent of the braking
With all these additional costs and regulations, I hope it is still worth the headaches. I left the game after 10 years of hauling cars on a big rig, and still miss it sometimes. God speed!
Man , I pay someone to do my paperwork. It's a lot more slack here in fly over country
State always has to have their dam taste money money
I feel your pain. I run a triple axle with a dually. Class A setup. Dot hates me
Actually they live you, easy targets cuz most don't have their ducks in a row
Not me just had a clean level 1 no violations 3 rd in a row
I always knew that as a terminal inspection.
I seen the car brother. 👍🏻
Ugh, i thought i was the only one with the center light out in the back. I guess i should wiggle the wires together if thats the common problem
Would these cost be tax write offs??
When checking the fire extinguisher you should also look at service dates also. There are two different service dates but the best note is every six years. Its hard to follow you through the list when you mumble on some of them.
Up love uo video
A pro grabs the zip tie tail as close to the clasp and spins it so it breaks off clean and is not sharp
Reason number 100000000000000 why I don't live in California.
I love these comments. Are you from ca? Have you lived in ca? Well you're a dumb fuck ever law has a loop hole learn to use them
Where do you live?
@@VBELTandSON Idaho
Go buy some flush cuts for those zip ties! Even that little bit is like a razor blade. Can pick them up at lowes or Home Depot.
4.99 harbor freight flush cutters go along way on zip ties
And people wonder why things cost so much in CA and a few other states. The politics and expense end up being passed down. Example like this you have a day + just to deal with this.
It's good that your equipment is solid ETC but when you see everyday drivers blindly ignored and barley functional it sucks.
Are the CDL requirements tax deductible? Hopefully @ 100% deductible.
For sure they are:)
Where do you get your chain binders?
Speedbinders.com
Don’t forget you have to be registered with fmcsa drug clearinghouse
Yup
Off the subject of the video but how do you like the glowshift gauges?
I have them on like 5 trucks. Seem to be holding up. And good price
we got to bring every truck and every trailer in every year. Dot cost us around 10k a year
Where’s that at
Your going to have to check the music , just blew out my ear drums. Who do I sue?
The guy running your remote
A little trick, don't use wire cutters to trim zip ties,use a sharp knife or razor knife and the ends are not sharp at all
At 15:51 , how would one register this truck at 45??
Just get a pair of flush cutters
Taxation without representation.. California Rule.. is funny when the rule makers are Stoned!
It's all bureaucracy, I tell you
allowable alchol in your system driving a cmv is 0 and always has been
Nope 0.04 by FMCSA standards. If your operating a CMW and have a BAC of .04%, your a DUI . no defense you are arrested and charged as DUI.
Your company might have 0.0 BAC requirement but federally the standards is set. your state might have "more restricted" BAC also.
Always record always it’s legal everywhere to film public employees in the performance of their duties. Always record.
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And it returns when thrown!!
What's that type of trailer called where the back turns into a ramp?
Hydraulic dove tail
Never cut ty raps. Ya twist them off , it will leave no sharp edges at all ,
Hi Sam, not really related to this video but I have a question. I live in Canada and looking to purchase a Diamond C gooseneck similar to yours. We have a Federal regulation (RTAC) which dictates that track width on a trailer needs to be between 98.5” and 102.5”. What’s the the track width of your trailer (outer most point of tire sidewall from one side to the other)? Thx
102 wide
@@VBELTandSON The tire side walls are 102” apart? Or the overall deck is 102”. Seems like the trailer is 102” and by the time you deduct rub rails, stake pockets, frame rails, and tire sidewall clearance you would lose around 9 or 10” from the overall 102” trailer deck width. Funny laws we have up here, wonder why Canada and the US can’t share the same laws. Good videos, I enjoy watching your channel. 👍
the pee test during your physical isnt even a drug test.
If it’s a DOT test it is
Do you have to have your trailer inspected even though your trailer has not for hire?
Yeah
Do you have a log book? Or time card
As long as he stays within 100 mile radius of his home terminal and doesn’t cross state lines he doesn’t have to run a logbook.
first i am in PA,, but i see so many people pulling heavy trailers (yes even horse trailers) that are way out side of a class C (no people a class B will not cover it) i am happy to see this video.
i have had my class A for way over 20 years and i love driving and i really love taking my F250 combo-ed for 30k to go pick up people who just got busted for this vary thing.
do be cheap people get that class A and be dang sure your truck and trailer are legal. hint the last one i rescued was a family member and all i will say is he got smacked hard and i mean $8000 hard.
People dont get it they think that because its there personal truck that they dont have to follow the same rules as truck drivers
You dont need a class A for personal use.
@@pain_weaver aww yep try that and see just how fare you get.
if it is a vehicle pulling a trailer of 10001 pounds you best have a class A operators license that is not state controlled that is federal.
Hotshot now ?
I had to get CHP to inspect my company truck once to get it fixed
Cheap boss
@ 2.04
Is it for sale. ?