Giving Back My Truck
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Lol I bet he did say that! However, I believe in the CYA method. Putting defects on the DVIR protects YOU from getting the blame.
While at this time, Truck mechanics arn't Liceinsed like an A&P airplane Tech (maybe in the Future), But the Paperwork is just as Legal. If something isn't written up, It may not get fixed and a Truck Tech isn't going to sign off on something he didn't Fix. So like an airplane crash, if a Truck hits a School bus and some one Died, there Will be a Major investigation, CYA
Lol I bet he did say that! However, I believe in the CYA method. Putting defects on the DVIR protects YOU from getting the blame.
CYA seems to be the order of the day/week/year/career. My wife was reading about tons of people out there who have stuff on their DAC report that is untrue (according to the driver), but it takes essentially an act of Congress to get anything removed from your DAC. Any truth to this worry of hers?
DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
While at this time, Truck mechanics arn't Liceinsed like an A&P airplane Tech (maybe in the Future), But the Paperwork is just as Legal. If something isn't written up, It may not get fixed and a Truck Tech isn't going to sign off on something he didn't Fix. So like an airplane crash, if a Truck hits a School bus and some one Died, there Will be a Major investigation, CYA
Assuming that you are right- about the investigation- Who would do the investigation- to go through all the paperwork and crash evidence to find out the root cause?
Swift prefers the direct method. Even in school the instructors said DON'T put anything on the student log sheet paper DVIR.
When you get a Swift truck and you find any problem, you drive over to the quick-fix door at the shop. Maybe the service guy can fix it right there, maybe your tractor is going into the shop.
While at this time, Truck mechanics arn't Liceinsed like an A&P airplane Tech (maybe in the Future), But the Paperwork is just as Legal. If something isn't written up, It may not get fixed and a Truck Tech isn't going to sign off on something he didn't Fix. So like an airplane crash, if a Truck hits a School bus and some one Died, there Will be a Major investigation, CYA
Assuming that you are right- about the investigation- Who would do the investigation- to go through all the paperwork and crash evidence to find out the root cause?
If it's a major Crash,, the the NTSB,, otherwise the DOT , I was a Truck Mechanic for 2 years (with a CDL A) before I started driving a Tanker up to Williston ND. The DVIR is your Pre/Post Trip report, an official DOT Document, which after the mechanic repairs the vehical and signed off, has to be kept on File incase of an accident or the DOT decides to inspect your Motor Carrier for any reason
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
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Yeah during orientation the maintenance director was very adamant about not putting maintenance issue through the DVIR. Claiming a phone call would get issues resolved