The Most Common Reason Truckers Get Put Out of Service (They Don't Expect THIS)

Описание: Drivers get put out of service every day, and most of them don’t expect it.

In this video, I break down the most common reason drivers get put out of service, why it catches professional drivers off guard, and how DOT actually looks at driver status and qualification during roadside inspections. This isn’t about obvious equipment failures; it’s about small assumptions that turn into big problems.

You’ll learn:

Why drivers get put out of service when they think they’re compliant

How DOT determines out-of-service status during inspections

The difference between believing you’re legal and being able to verify it

How drivers accidentally cause OOS situations

How to avoid getting shut down without confrontation or guesswork

This channel explains DOT inspections from the enforcement side, using real-world scenarios, not internet myths, so drivers can protect themselves and keep rolling.

👇 Question for drivers:
Have you ever been surprised by an out-of-service situation?

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