Deleted trucks are illegal in all 50 states. You probably already know that. The problem is, nobody will be checking to see if it's been deleted unless you get the highest level inspection. That's when you're going to have a serious problem.
Trucking is all about risk management. The risk of being put out of service at a scale, until the unit has been repaired, is not one I'd be willing to take.
Unless you’re going to be running in and out of California you’d be fine. DOT has bigger fish to fry than pick up trucks that may or may not be deleted
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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I'm looking for a truck to do some hot shot hauling, nearly everything I'm seeing has been deleted. Are drivers having trouble with deleted trucks at the weight station DOT inspections? Any input would be appreciated.
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.