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<blockquote data-quote="104Feeder" data-source="post: 1022978" data-attributes="member: 42554"><p>Wow.</p><p>If "want to retire" is a Feeder Driver that is the kind I never, ever want to be on a Sleeper run with. </p><p></p><p>Dracula, you are absolutely right to be performing a thorough inspection underneath the trailer. Perhaps 'thumping' the air tank etc is a bit much but putting a hand on such parts is not. I'm a "hands on lug nuts" kind of pre-tripper too, as I do it exactly by the DOT requirements. UPS' methods leave much to be desired as you noticed going through your CDL manual. Check CVSA.org for more information on proper pre-trip inspections. </p><p></p><p>There is no time limit for inspections, but you are wise not to become a Beverly Calhoun simply to prove a point. I think you have justified the steps you take in your breakdown of a pre-trip.</p><p>Should UPS seek to discipline you, I would file a complaint with the FMCSA and OSHA. Do not contact your State division of either office. Not sure what side of the Country you are on, but the Federal office of OSHA on my side is in San Francisco at 415-625-2527 (Josh Paul is the Regional Investigator last I checked)</p><p>Your job is protected under the STAA <a href="http://www.whistleblowers.gov/acts/staa.html" target="_blank">The Surface Transportation Assistance Act (STAA)</a> should you file a complaint. OSHA is very familiar with UPS' attitude about safety when it interferes with production. 16 minutes is not an unreasonable amount of time to pre-trip a tractor.</p><p></p><p>FMCSA can be reached at 404-327-7400 and Thomas Marlow is the Division Administrator</p><p>1745 Phoenix Blvd</p><p>Suite 380</p><p>Atlanta, GA 30349</p><p>I would call and follow up with a formal written complaint via certified mail. Keep in mind there are time limits with both offices for filing complaints.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I still can't believe the On-road signed your DVIR and argued about it. That is in direct violation of the law. He must be one of the 30 day wonders we enjoy so much out here.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="104Feeder, post: 1022978, member: 42554"] Wow. If "want to retire" is a Feeder Driver that is the kind I never, ever want to be on a Sleeper run with. Dracula, you are absolutely right to be performing a thorough inspection underneath the trailer. Perhaps 'thumping' the air tank etc is a bit much but putting a hand on such parts is not. I'm a "hands on lug nuts" kind of pre-tripper too, as I do it exactly by the DOT requirements. UPS' methods leave much to be desired as you noticed going through your CDL manual. Check CVSA.org for more information on proper pre-trip inspections. There is no time limit for inspections, but you are wise not to become a Beverly Calhoun simply to prove a point. I think you have justified the steps you take in your breakdown of a pre-trip. Should UPS seek to discipline you, I would file a complaint with the FMCSA and OSHA. Do not contact your State division of either office. Not sure what side of the Country you are on, but the Federal office of OSHA on my side is in San Francisco at 415-625-2527 (Josh Paul is the Regional Investigator last I checked) Your job is protected under the STAA [url=http://www.whistleblowers.gov/acts/staa.html]The Surface Transportation Assistance Act (STAA)[/url] should you file a complaint. OSHA is very familiar with UPS' attitude about safety when it interferes with production. 16 minutes is not an unreasonable amount of time to pre-trip a tractor. FMCSA can be reached at 404-327-7400 and Thomas Marlow is the Division Administrator 1745 Phoenix Blvd Suite 380 Atlanta, GA 30349 I would call and follow up with a formal written complaint via certified mail. Keep in mind there are time limits with both offices for filing complaints. I still can't believe the On-road signed your DVIR and argued about it. That is in direct violation of the law. He must be one of the 30 day wonders we enjoy so much out here. [/QUOTE]
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