I just started a new job with a longtime employer. I’m on the road as a product training/demo expert.
When we began, our understanding was that there were no special requirements if the truck and trailer was under 26,000 lbs.
A few weeks in, someone informed me that anything over 10,000 lbs requires that I follow DOT regulations, logs, time restrictions, medical certificate, the works. It’s a real pain for such a small rig. F150 and 16’ trailer.
Fortunately, I insisted that we comply, which since we’re a big company wasn’t a stretch.
Got pulled over this week for a random inspection and there were no violations.
“since we’re a big company wasn’t a stretch.”
Therein lies the rub. What about the small firms that can’t afford to comply?
Someone, someone, is getting their bread buttered by regulatory authorities yet again.
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