You report it to your company, and if it is something that would be a DOT violation, you get it fixed...preferably before you get out on the road with it.
Hey...I'm not great at hyperlinking, but if you look at the top of the page, you will see tabs with info on trucking. Brett has done a great job with this site, so just look around!
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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What if i find something wrong with my truck or trailer, what do you do then? Tire seals, tread depth, tractor engine area, lights