Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.
Used to have fb and Officer Hoover does a good job informing drivers on how to avoid him. Lol He understands trucking more then drivers give him credit for.
Thanks to Trooper Hoover for his information and want to help get questions answered. Just keep in mind that the rules and the interpretation of rules varies from state to state and just because it is one way in Indiana doesn't mean it's that way everywhere. I think this is going to be an interesting series of videos, thanks for doing them Tim.
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@Clark Darius thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im trying it out now. I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
I’ve been trucking for over 24 years I learned early on that pulling into scales an speaking with DOT is alright, don’t be scared I’ve learned all sorts of things not just what you have spoke about but routes, shortcuts etc. these guys are usually just like Trooper Hoover glad to help.
Excellent video. I still carry my CDL medical card because I was a commercial driver and now I'm a farmer. Just in case farming doesn't pan out I could always go back driving truck. As a commercial truck driver when the light says come in your stomach falls to the floor. And most truck drivers would no what I'm talkin about. Have a great evening keep up the good work
I normally get the light when empty. I never get it when I have a load in the pickup truck and trailer. I'm use to it. Had my commercial license for over 40 years now and most likely giving it up on my next birthday. I had no need for the medical card as I was exempt working for the State.
Officer Hoover has been on Logger Wade's channels too he is a wealth of knowledge on truck enforcement. Oh he will give you a ticket but he will educate you on the infraction so you don't make it again and know how the law works so you can share that info with others so we as a commercial and non commercial carriers are better educated and safer on the roads.
I routinely run between Illinois and Indiana hauling hazmat and never have an issue with DOT ! That trooper is a real nice guy and knows the laws! Thanks for the information
There’s one thing that the DOT Officer left out. 1st of all if you have a pre-pass system you don’t always have to stop @ a Weigh Station. 2nd of all the only time you’ll ever need to stop is if your truck & trailer are fully overweight in which case make sure that you have the proper papers in the cab that state that you can haul things that are over weight (called over weight permits). Also if you haul a reefer unit or dry van make sure that your trailer tandems are set so that your truck & trailer are not over weight. Also Most DOT Officers don’t want to take the time to give you a problem, so don’t go looking for a reason to get them to put you out of service. Company’s will be given points if their trucks are shutdown for any reason. Make 100% sure that you inspect your truck & if needed stop @ a truck stop & double check your weight especially before a Weigh Station because you’ll have burned up a lot of fuel by the time you get there & your weight might change.
I have gained so much more knowledge from watching this series than any other videos I’ve watched. God bless you for putting this together, I’ve found out that not a lot of people are willing to share information or are willing to help you , and others just lead you down a rabbit hole that leaves you with more questions than answers. This is a great channel thanks again and I’m looking forward to more of these informative videos. God bless you guys for taking the time to share such valuable information.
Exactly I live in PA a couple years ago I worked for a frac company. Our pumps were overweight not overdimesional, when we crossed into WV we had to stop and put oversize signs on .
@@veteranheavyequipmechanic4990 Heck, in WV in 2001 legally I needed them just for my pickup on some of WV's State Highways. Not overweight but oversized. State law was under 120" lanes and a vehicle over 96" required them. My pickup, 102" at the rear wheel's treads from the factory. Of course, some of WV's roads aren't even 15' wide total. ;-) And back then, even some of the Federal Highways didn't have 10' lanes but as the pickup met Federal standards, they couldn't do anything about it on those roads.
Trooper Hoover rocks!!!! I’ve been through a lot of weigh stations and DOT inspections, some good officers but more dink’s than anything else. All they were interested in doing was writing tickets. Trooper Hoover is interested in informing the driver why something is incorrect so it won’t happen the next time. Thanks Tim and Trooper Hoover
We own a commercial cleaning company they go over 90 miles away and back doing Bellstores floors. They have never had to stop at a weigh station. Even pulling a large commercial grade enclosed trailer. On Ohio.
Actually had some interaction with this officer some time ago at a multi jurisdictional inspection setup. Hes actually one of the good ones. Was more educational than about revenue. Had pretty new equipment and all my ducks in a row with regulatory agencies, insurance, ifta, etc. So no issues whatsoever. Nice guy, not the typical attitude that some officers have.
I have 35 years in the truck Tim I'm retired Teamster,, got my gold card good company,, It was great,, didn't need the union! we need it for the work we did on the docks or whatever we did but anyway I do not fear for a weigh station,, scale house that's what we call them.. I actually like them if you go back to the days when I started driving a truck I'm 70 now and those days you didn't have the two seats no radio I know a lot of things you would have holes in the floor which it would stop frags in in the winter time to keep a little bit warmer if the heater worked no power steering !! !! trucks weren't maintained like today you had a protector your own ass ,, when you work for a company and made sure you were safe yourself ! those were those days I went through that it was bad and adventurous at the same time.. today they're like driving a Cadillac .. you can't imagine . Just try imagine that it's like a Model T versus a modern-day Cadillac that is the difference ..we didn't have air ride seats. ! we didn't have spring seats. ,I remember when I had a B model Mack and run her. ( OLD BETTS ) like old Betsy that was her name good truck two shifters gas engine very very slow across country. Back in those days you had a bench seat,, every time you hit a pothole went through your spine.. the weigh stations protect us the protect you I do not fear them ! sometimes they're not on a reasonable,, but most of the time they're just doing their job and good people ! D.O.T. inspections I don't fear THEM in my day. I was glad they're there .co. would not fix them ,, thank God for DOT.. anyway that's my experience. P.S. I worked many many years with hazardous material you cannot imagine what I seen God bless you Tim and your family Talk about a few miles when they say I have a million I laugh I always tell him I got that many backing up
B Mack with a 6.8 liter straight six gasser. ....just saw one of those the other day, someone had taken ALL the body components, but everything else was intact and not rusted out.
I tow a 15,000 lb + trailer for work everyday with my F250 during the summer. What I never understood was that I technically need a chauffeur's or CDL licence and have to stop at the scales and get a DOT physical every 2 years and get my truck inspected every year. But a guy who just retired from a factory or office job with no truck driving experience can go out and buy a F350 and a 40ft fifth wheel trailer (and some even tow a boat behind the camper) or a big ol motorhome and they don't need a physical or pass a driving test. I see 80+ year old guys driving huge motorhomes down the highway all the time who look like they could croak at any moment these guys should have to follow the same laws as commercial drivers. They are no better than anyone else what a joke.
@@veteranheavyequipmechanic4990 perhaps the RV Lobby to Congress has something to do with that. If it's truely about 'safety", shouldn't we ALL have the same base physical/health/eye sight/hearing etc...test?.....not advocating for this, just saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is what a policeman should be. What a good guy, seemed very kind and knowledgeable and was genuine. He should teach at the police training academy or whatever it’s called.
Indeed officer Hoover and Tim thanks to u both. I just came across these videos and I'm learning alot of stuff rite now listening to the this OFFICER HOOVER
Tim, their is differences between a weight test and an inspection. My son in law drove our Kenworth W900L into a weigh station and asked for a Class I inspection. Apparently they go over the truck with a fine tooth comb. The inspector was upset; the only thing he could find was a fire extinguisher that was not fastened down - so he was sighted. He turned to the inspector and offered him his hand. The inspector was a little shocked. But my son in law explained that this particular weigh station had a reputation for being really tough, he had had the truck about three months, went over it from bumper to bumper fixing things and this inspection confirmed his view that he had missed nothing of significance. He keeps a very detailed maintenance log book - what he did, what he needs to do and when and what he would do with some play money.
NOW HOLD THE PHONE, FIRST things FIRST , ( 1 ) PROPER SECURMENT OF THE LOAD needs to be discussed . This is going to be one heckuva good series, it might be worthy of a tubby award. Great job tim
Look, listen, smell and touch. Do your pre-trip in an orderly fashion so you don’t miss anything. The things you miss are the things that will cause issues. If you get interrupted while doing a pre-trip go back a few steps and start over. Weeping rust streaks are a tell tale sign of something loose ie lugnuts. Use a grease stick to Mark an area that needs to be looked at better or a repair needs to be made.
We need more dot bears like hoover. I have seen him on logger wade and dirt perfect helping those guys. He seem like a nice guy trying to help people understand laws and avoid problems.
Great video, Tim. This looks like a great partnership. Trooper Hoover speaks well and it seems like he really knows his stuff. What a great addition to your channel's already diverse content.
Great start to a new series of videos. Trooper Hoover should be a wealth of information. I look forward to getting my 1025R and hiring you to bring it home for a $100. What a deal. Congratulations Christie’s, your new Gator looks good.
Tim if you have heard of Logger Wade on UA-cam he has a video or two with this same Trooper and let me tell you this Trooper has a great sense of humour
Didn't you hear. If you use any vehicle used for business such as deliveries should stop at port of entries /weight stations. Doesn't matter how much it weighs
Great and MUCH needed series - I'm sure (hope) there are similar vids in the RV & other hobbyist communities but this certainly applied there. Whether or not one agrees w/the process/premise, it's something that needs to be dealt with. Glad to hear they're backing off on the leisure/hobbyists. That had gotten out of control. Although we want them to be safe, IMHO any "tickets" should be in the form of a warning or advisory. In our state (MD) if an officer issues a safety violation on a non-commercial vehicle (light out, tires, cracked windshield, etc.), you have 30 days to have it repaired and inspected either by the police or by an authorized state inspector and that's how it should be.
Junk Man, in Pa. Even the pizza guy should/needs have a DOT physical from how I understand it. Any person driving for commercial purpose......same with "lab delivery" cars (hospital testing).....they even would require DOT numbers in the side. ..
Trooper Hoover seems cool. It is nice to see someone wanting to help educate others. I never had a problem with a Trooper over the years. Just one Billy Bad Ass dot inspector. That seemed to hate life and every one he met. But I really like that Brent Hoover is showing what things to look for. Should talk him into doing UA-cam videos. Not on Facebook.
I agree, never driven commercial vehicles but don't mind the learning experience being given free of charge in this video series....never hurts to know what you need to do and have to be commercial, and the things to look for is always good knowledge...made me go out and check my trailer after the last video, and I found a couple items I needed to fix...this is a huge deal people really just go out hookup their trailer and take off, nevermind the wheels are falling off, axle welds are broke and falling off, wiring is dragging the ground etc. This is a great learning experience for everyone regardless what type of license you hold and what type of trailer you pull, even if its just your weekend warrior camp trailer, or toy hauler.
@@cledussnow3935 they are the Indiana State Police commercial division. Being overweight is generally a bridge weight restriction issue not a braking issue.
My husband was hobby racecar driver. When we use a trailer to haul the car to another track out of town we would pull in the port of entry. They would just wave us on through.
Great video Tim. I'm glad you found Officer Hoover. You Tube is making him a celebrity. You're the 3rd channel I know of to have him on. I don't know how Indiana does there plating and registration. When I was otr I always ran under DOT numbers and apportioned plates gross weight #80,000. Illinois has so many different license plate classifications it's ridiculous. At a class d plate and above you are required to have your truck safety inspected every 6 months. Trailers are included somewhere in that mess( I think it goes by weight). If you have DOT numbers then it is only a once a year inspection . Cdl or not in Illinois you have to have the appropriate registered weight classification for single and combination. vehicles. Further more Illinois has bridge laws, weight limits, and different classifications on roads. All very confusing to drivers and officers. Knowledge is power .
Great education for potential transport operations that may encroach upon commercial activities. Having done some of this in a previous (LENF) career this can get very technical and a certain expertise is needed. Great information provided by Trooper Hoover. This is excellent for those folk who may be unaware of commercial vehicle regulations, those who may dare I say try to slip bye and those who desire to operate commercially.
You do realize CDL stands for commercial driver's license you can drive your own private Vehicles anywhere you want. Just think about all those old vacationers rolling around in 30,000 lb 40 ft long RVs.
You can haul your own stuff in your own semi up to 150 miles from home without a CDL, you can even work for a farm and haul their stuff in their semi without a CDL, i wouldn't cross a state line though, I recently went through this by terre haute Indiana and went through a roadside stop from a very nice Indiana State Police officer and had zero issues, I wore my seat belt, had a fire extinguisher, safety triangles and my stuff was in working condition (even for a 1986 Freightliner) and it was an educational experience and went well
@@thegraintruckguy4345 The 150 mile exemption only applies to individuals who work on a farm, and the use has to be directly related to the farm operation. Look up the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 (CMVSA). There are a number of exemptions.
Good video! It was really cool of Trooper Hoover to take the time to do the video with you. Be aware of variations in state laws. For example, in California (as of 15ish years ago when I last researched it), driver's license requirements are based on the kind of vehicle, not just the use. A California driver would need a class C CDL to haul Christy around recreationally in that Freightliner tractor-trailer, or a class B CDL to haul her recreationally in most 3 or more axle trucks. I don't know how CA law would apply to an out of state driver hauling Christy recreationally through CA, though.
Welcome to the club. We sometimes have to go in 4 or 5 times a day depending on how many states we get in. We don't fear them (except Banning) they're just a giant pain in the ass of tough know what you're doing. I wont lie I got put out of service once for my drive tires being 100 pounds over. It's a giant pita
Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.
I like that Jon. Never heard it before.
Truth right there.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motor_Carrier_Act_of_1980
That is a Ronald Reagan statement!
Used to have fb and Officer Hoover does a good job informing drivers on how to avoid him. Lol He understands trucking more then drivers give him credit for.
Thanks to Trooper Hoover for his information and want to help get questions answered. Just keep in mind that the rules and the interpretation of rules varies from state to state and just because it is one way in Indiana doesn't mean it's that way everywhere. I think this is going to be an interesting series of videos, thanks for doing them Tim.
Can be up to the trooper interp also, u will never know for sure ur ok
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I was dumb forgot the password. I would appreciate any tips you can offer me.
@August Coleman instablaster ;)
@Clark Darius thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im trying it out now.
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Good video for those who never experienced a weight station!
They don’t make troopers any better than Hoover. Firm, Fair and Consistant....
small-town cops tend to be good. state troopers and city cops. you better have legal insurance.
I’ve been trucking for over 24 years I learned early on that pulling into scales an speaking with DOT is alright, don’t be scared I’ve learned all sorts of things not just what you have spoke about but routes, shortcuts etc. these guys are usually just like Trooper Hoover glad to help.
Excellent video. I still carry my CDL medical card because I was a commercial driver and now I'm a farmer. Just in case farming doesn't pan out I could always go back driving truck. As a commercial truck driver when the light says come in your stomach falls to the floor. And most truck drivers would no what I'm talkin about. Have a great evening keep up the good work
The Farming Life been there many times over the last 26 years.
I normally get the light when empty. I never get it when I have a load in the pickup truck and trailer. I'm use to it. Had my commercial license for over 40 years now and most likely giving it up on my next birthday. I had no need for the medical card as I was exempt working for the State.
As an independent o/o, I know exactly what you’re talking about.
Awesome and i wish more states would do these kids of things to educate the general public on how it works and we would all be better to learn from it
Officer Hoover shifting from foot to foot and hands constantly moving. He's just twitching and itching to write an out of service ticket.
Im in Texas & i find at least 60% of everything in the videos useful in some manner.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Charles! Even if not useful, I hope you enjoy the other 40%!
Don't pull into the scale in a pick up problem solved...
It’s the law in some states. Nebraska for example.
Eye doctor needed, ramp to the scale had a red X, he could have bypassed the scale.
Discussed in the video. This was a pre-planned appointment.
New York as well
If it is being used for commercial use then yes you do, especially if it is over 10001lbs solo or combo...
This should be a good series, Hoover seems like a nice guy.
In other words, when they see a “commercial” vehicle they see $$$$
Bread and butta
Officer Hoover has been on Logger Wade's channels too he is a wealth of knowledge on truck enforcement. Oh he will give you a ticket but he will educate you on the infraction so you don't make it again and know how the law works so you can share that info with others so we as a commercial and non commercial carriers are better educated and safer on the roads.
I routinely run between Illinois and Indiana hauling hazmat and never have an issue with DOT ! That trooper is a real nice guy and knows the laws! Thanks for the information
Officer Hoover!!!! Logger Wades and Dirt Perfects buddy
ellerbeeweston yep
How are the state make money
@@clintoncross3691 English, please!
There’s one thing that the DOT Officer left out. 1st of all if you have a pre-pass system you don’t always have to stop @ a Weigh Station. 2nd of all the only time you’ll ever need to stop is if your truck & trailer are fully overweight in which case make sure that you have the proper papers in the cab that state that you can haul things that are over weight (called over weight permits). Also if you haul a reefer unit or dry van make sure that your trailer tandems are set so that your truck & trailer are not over weight. Also Most DOT Officers don’t want to take the time to give you a problem, so don’t go looking for a reason to get them to put you out of service. Company’s will be given points if their trucks are shutdown for any reason. Make 100% sure that you inspect your truck & if needed stop @ a truck stop & double check your weight especially before a Weigh Station because you’ll have burned up a lot of fuel by the time you get there & your weight might change.
Looking very forward to seeing these videos from DOT
Tim Christi & Trooper this very interesting this series is a must to watch thank you
God Bless All
PaK
I have gained so much more knowledge from watching this series than any other videos I’ve watched. God bless you for putting this together, I’ve found out that not a lot of people are willing to share information or are willing to help you , and others just lead you down a rabbit hole that leaves you with more questions than answers. This is a great channel thanks again and I’m looking forward to more of these informative videos. God bless you guys for taking the time to share such valuable information.
I have been pulled in that very scale, and he's correct about different states requiring load signs and other equipment.
Exactly I live in PA a couple years ago I worked for a frac company. Our pumps were overweight not overdimesional, when we crossed into WV we had to stop and put oversize signs on .
@@veteranheavyequipmechanic4990 Heck, in WV in 2001 legally I needed them just for my pickup on some of WV's State Highways. Not overweight but oversized. State law was under 120" lanes and a vehicle over 96" required them. My pickup, 102" at the rear wheel's treads from the factory. Of course, some of WV's roads aren't even 15' wide total. ;-) And back then, even some of the Federal Highways didn't have 10' lanes but as the pickup met Federal standards, they couldn't do anything about it on those roads.
Great job covering this
Awesome awesome awesome!!! Trooper Hoover 100% awesome! He a credit to his profession! Trooper Hoover please stay safe out there!
Trooper Hoover rocks!!!! I’ve been through a lot of weigh stations and DOT inspections, some good officers but more dink’s than anything else. All they were interested in doing was writing tickets. Trooper Hoover is interested in informing the driver why something is incorrect so it won’t happen the next time. Thanks Tim and Trooper Hoover
Officer Hoover! The Man The Legend!
We own a commercial cleaning company they go over 90 miles away and back doing Bellstores floors. They have never had to stop at a weigh station. Even pulling a large commercial grade enclosed trailer. On Ohio.
Actually had some interaction with this officer some time ago at a multi jurisdictional inspection setup. Hes actually one of the good ones. Was more educational than about revenue. Had pretty new equipment and all my ducks in a row with regulatory agencies, insurance, ifta, etc. So no issues whatsoever. Nice guy, not the typical attitude that some officers have.
Met Officer Hoover in Derby at dirt. Perfect thing this past weekend. Super nice fella.
Thank you for taking the time to bring this to us
The video trooper Hoover made with Logger Wade was hilarious!!! But informative
deereman260 share the link please.
m.ua-cam.com/video/AeEITcV_u0Y/v-deo.html Logger Wade Dot training level 2 walkthrough
I have 35 years in the truck Tim I'm retired Teamster,, got my gold card good company,, It was great,, didn't need the union! we need it for the work we did on the docks or whatever we did but anyway I do not fear for a weigh station,, scale house that's what we call them.. I actually like them if you go back to the days when I started driving a truck I'm 70 now and those days you didn't have the two seats no radio I know a lot of things you would have holes in the floor which it would stop frags in in the winter time to keep a little bit warmer if the heater worked no power steering !! !! trucks weren't maintained like today you had a protector your own ass ,, when you work for a company and made sure you were safe yourself ! those were those days I went through that it was bad and adventurous at the same time.. today they're like driving a Cadillac .. you can't imagine . Just try imagine that it's like a Model T versus a modern-day Cadillac that is the difference ..we didn't have air ride seats. ! we didn't have spring seats. ,I remember when I had a
B model Mack and run her.
( OLD BETTS ) like old Betsy that was her name good truck two shifters gas engine very very slow across country. Back in those days you had a bench seat,, every time you hit a pothole went through your spine..
the weigh stations protect us the protect you I do not fear them ! sometimes they're not on a reasonable,, but most of the time they're just doing their job and good people !
D.O.T. inspections I don't fear THEM
in my day. I was glad they're there .co. would not fix them ,,
thank God for DOT.. anyway that's my experience.
P.S. I worked many many years with hazardous material you cannot imagine what I seen God bless you Tim and your family
Talk about a few miles when they say I have a million I laugh I always tell him I got that many backing up
B Mack with a 6.8 liter straight six gasser. ....just saw one of those the other day, someone had taken ALL the body components, but everything else was intact and not rusted out.
These videos have helped me secure my mini-x. I don't go far with it, but I always worry trailering it.
I tow a 15,000 lb + trailer for work everyday with my F250 during the summer. What I never understood was that I technically need a chauffeur's or CDL licence and have to stop at the scales and get a DOT physical every 2 years and get my truck inspected every year. But a guy who just retired from a factory or office job with no truck driving experience can go out and buy a F350 and a 40ft fifth wheel trailer (and some even tow a boat behind the camper) or a big ol motorhome and they don't need a physical or pass a driving test. I see 80+ year old guys driving huge motorhomes down the highway all the time who look like they could croak at any moment these guys should have to follow the same laws as commercial drivers. They are no better than anyone else what a joke.
Many states have started implementing a noncommercial class A and B endorsement to combat this exact problem,
RV Lobby?
@@reidcrosby6241 I don't understand your question, please clarify and I'll do my best to answer your question
Should never need any special license to drive your personal vehicle whether it’s a motor home or a 40 ft trailer that’s absurd to think so
@@veteranheavyequipmechanic4990 perhaps the RV Lobby to Congress has something to do with that. If it's truely about 'safety", shouldn't we ALL have the same base physical/health/eye sight/hearing etc...test?.....not advocating for this, just saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is what a policeman should be. What a good guy, seemed very kind and knowledgeable and was genuine. He should teach at the police training academy or whatever it’s called.
Thanks Tim for a very informative video. Many thanks to Trooper Hoover stay safe out there. 👍🇺🇸
Indeed officer Hoover and Tim thanks to u both. I just came across these videos and I'm learning alot of stuff rite now listening to the this OFFICER HOOVER
These are great videos. I really appreciate Trooper Hoover. Thank you both.
Thank You Trooper. Be Safe!
Tim, their is differences between a weight test and an inspection. My son in law drove our Kenworth W900L into a weigh station and asked for a Class I inspection. Apparently they go over the truck with a fine tooth comb. The inspector was upset; the only thing he could find was a fire extinguisher that was not fastened down - so he was sighted. He turned to the inspector and offered him his hand. The inspector was a little shocked. But my son in law explained that this particular weigh station had a reputation for being really tough, he had had the truck about three months, went over it from bumper to bumper fixing things and this inspection confirmed his view that he had missed nothing of significance. He keeps a very detailed maintenance log book - what he did, what he needs to do and when and what he would do with some play money.
Welcome Trooper Hoover!
NOW HOLD THE PHONE, FIRST things FIRST , ( 1 ) PROPER SECURMENT OF THE LOAD needs to be discussed . This is going to be one heckuva good series, it might be worthy of a tubby award. Great job tim
It won’t be first, but we will go into great detail on load securement.
Grate video good to hear the trooper tell the proper way to handle it
Tim thank you! This was great information.
Look, listen, smell and touch. Do your pre-trip in an orderly fashion so you don’t miss anything. The things you miss are the things that will cause issues. If you get interrupted while doing a pre-trip go back a few steps and start over. Weeping rust streaks are a tell tale sign of something loose ie lugnuts. Use a grease stick to Mark an area that needs to be looked at better or a repair needs to be made.
We need more dot bears like hoover. I have seen him on logger wade and dirt perfect helping those guys. He seem like a nice guy trying to help people understand laws and avoid problems.
Great video, Tim. This looks like a great partnership. Trooper Hoover speaks well and it seems like he really knows his stuff. What a great addition to your channel's already diverse content.
Think this is my favorite video so far, very cool information. Excited to see the next one in this series. Thanks for sharing!
Great start to a new series of videos. Trooper Hoover should be a wealth of information. I look forward to getting my 1025R and hiring you to bring it home for a $100. What a deal. Congratulations Christie’s, your new Gator looks good.
Sounds like I’d better just haul it for free!
Tim if you have heard of Logger Wade on UA-cam he has a video or two with this same Trooper and let me tell you this Trooper has a great sense of humour
was wondering if same guy thought so but i wasnt 100% sure
Looks like a 4 in 1 bucket in the truck bed
Eliminate the confusion by adding "Over 10000 Lbs" to All Trucks must stop signs!
Didn't you hear. If you use any vehicle used for business such as deliveries should stop at port of entries /weight stations. Doesn't matter how much it weighs
Not the same in all states.
My 3500 has 12300 gross
U also have to think of combined weight as well under 26,000 pounds (trailer and pickup truck)
good info Tim, Trooper Hoover has some good info with loggerwade also.
Hey Tim , Your channel is getting better all the time!🚜👍🏻✌🏻️
Thanks for the kind words, Alan!
Great and MUCH needed series - I'm sure (hope) there are similar vids in the RV & other hobbyist communities but this certainly applied there.
Whether or not one agrees w/the process/premise, it's something that needs to be dealt with. Glad to hear they're backing off on the leisure/hobbyists. That had gotten out of control. Although we want them to be safe, IMHO any "tickets" should be in the form of a warning or advisory.
In our state (MD) if an officer issues a safety violation on a non-commercial vehicle (light out, tires, cracked windshield, etc.), you have 30 days to have it repaired and inspected either by the police or by an authorized state inspector and that's how it should be.
This is such a great video Thanks a lot to both of you for making the time.
Great info officer Hoover. Watch what you say to DOT if they could get away with it, they would regulate pizza delivery drivers.
@@mattlane2282 AMEN.
Junk Man, in Pa. Even the pizza guy should/needs have a DOT physical from how I understand it. Any person driving for commercial purpose......same with "lab delivery" cars (hospital testing).....they even would require DOT numbers in the side. ..
Looks like its going to be an excellent series.
Great addition to the channel. People will learn a lot from this kind of videos.
Trooper Hoover seems cool. It is nice to see someone wanting to help educate others. I never had a problem with a Trooper over the years. Just one Billy Bad Ass dot inspector. That seemed to hate life and every one he met. But I really like that Brent Hoover is showing what things to look for. Should talk him into doing UA-cam videos. Not on Facebook.
I agree, never driven commercial vehicles but don't mind the learning experience being given free of charge in this video series....never hurts to know what you need to do and have to be commercial, and the things to look for is always good knowledge...made me go out and check my trailer after the last video, and I found a couple items I needed to fix...this is a huge deal people really just go out hookup their trailer and take off, nevermind the wheels are falling off, axle welds are broke and falling off, wiring is dragging the ground etc.
This is a great learning experience for everyone regardless what type of license you hold and what type of trailer you pull, even if its just your weekend warrior camp trailer, or toy hauler.
Thank You guys
Glad you are back at truck and trailer Tuesday
It’s none of their business what you are doing if it’s not commercial
russianstarwelder you wouldn’t feel that way if you got hurt or killed by a person that was over weight or was pulling a trailer that couldn’t stop.
@@cledussnow3935 they are the Indiana State Police commercial division. Being overweight is generally a bridge weight restriction issue not a braking issue.
Very true.....
What a great trooper.
Tim, I drive a Camry and live in the city but all your videos are very informing ! Keep up the good work ,thank So!
That’s ok. We have a Prius!
lol at the log truck with 300 straps.
Happy Mardi Gras!!
Can’t wait for the other videos officer hoover seems like a great guy
My husband was hobby racecar driver. When we use a trailer to haul the car to another track out of town we would pull in the port of entry. They would just wave us on through.
Great video Tim. I'm glad you found Officer Hoover. You Tube is making him a celebrity. You're the 3rd channel I know of to have him on. I don't know how Indiana does there plating and registration. When I was otr I always ran under DOT numbers and apportioned plates gross weight #80,000. Illinois has so many different license plate classifications it's ridiculous. At a class d plate and above you are required to have your truck safety inspected every 6 months. Trailers are included somewhere in that mess( I think it goes by weight). If you have DOT numbers then it is only a once a year inspection . Cdl or not in Illinois you have to have the appropriate registered weight classification for single and combination. vehicles. Further more Illinois has bridge laws, weight limits, and different classifications on roads. All very confusing to drivers and officers. Knowledge is power .
Great video and info! I added this card and link to my license video. Can't stress enough check your state laws as they vary greatly.
Thanks Shane!
Great education for potential transport operations that may encroach upon commercial activities. Having done some of this in a previous (LENF) career this can get very technical and a certain expertise is needed. Great information provided by Trooper Hoover. This is excellent for those folk who may be unaware of commercial vehicle regulations, those who may dare I say try to slip bye and those who desire to operate commercially.
Great video glad they cleared up the weekend racer people.
Kudos to Trooper Hoover and to Indiana SP to allow Trooper Hoover to use Facebook as a means to get information out!!!
Great video Tim. State Police is always look out for are safety. Thank you for the video because some people don't know about those things.
Did he just say I can drive my own semi to Walmart without a CDL?? Try that and your new name will be defendant.
You do realize CDL stands for commercial driver's license you can drive your own private Vehicles anywhere you want. Just think about all those old vacationers rolling around in 30,000 lb 40 ft long RVs.
You can haul your own stuff in your own semi up to 150 miles from home without a CDL, you can even work for a farm and haul their stuff in their semi without a CDL, i wouldn't cross a state line though, I recently went through this by terre haute Indiana and went through a roadside stop from a very nice Indiana State Police officer and had zero issues, I wore my seat belt, had a fire extinguisher, safety triangles and my stuff was in working condition (even for a 1986 Freightliner) and it was an educational experience and went well
@@bigblockin427 Recreational vehicles are exempt. Farmers are exempt, however average Joe is not and will be ticketed.
@@thegraintruckguy4345 The 150 mile exemption only applies to individuals who work on a farm, and the use has to be directly related to the farm operation. Look up the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 (CMVSA).
There are a number of exemptions.
@@matthewevans4296 In Illinois it's the same but you must have farm plates on the vehicle .
Great job enjoyed that, education will save time and money!!
That is the Coolest DOT guy and likes W900 hell yeah
4 in 1 bucket and the new gator are looking good! A bit jealous hahaha thanks for all the good information in this video guys!
This is such a great approach. I wish they would have something like this in Ontario Canada with a focus on education before enforcement
Awesome job guys
Just say your private and make them proved otherwise.
If I'm going to get a level one, I want that cop, he seems pretty fair and just....
I've been stopped by him before, he is a really nice down to earth guy. A true professional.
This is a very helpful video. It answered several questions that I've been unsure about. THANKS!
Good video! It was really cool of Trooper Hoover to take the time to do the video with you. Be aware of variations in state laws. For example, in California (as of 15ish years ago when I last researched it), driver's license requirements are based on the kind of vehicle, not just the use. A California driver would need a class C CDL to haul Christy around recreationally in that Freightliner tractor-trailer, or a class B CDL to haul her recreationally in most 3 or more axle trucks. I don't know how CA law would apply to an out of state driver hauling Christy recreationally through CA, though.
Mental note. Don’t move to CA! :-)
Need more officers like him
I thought those scales looked familiar I drive by there almost every weekend heading to Terre Haute and some evenings through the week
Amen and Amen on Romans 13:1! This is good information to know.
Looking forward to this!!!!
Excellent! I have been waiting for this video. 👍
Ttt I learned a lot
Very interesting. I will be watching these for sure.
Great video, I can't wait for more truck and trailer Tuesdays
Excellent excellent video Tim
In other words if you make good money we want a piece of your pie.
good info here:) thanks for taking time to spread the word
Wow. Great video. Great resource. Great trooper.
Nice information thanks Tim
Mr Hoover, thank you for all the info on your Facebook page 👍👍👍.
Outstanding idea!
Welcome to the club. We sometimes have to go in 4 or 5 times a day depending on how many states we get in. We don't fear them (except Banning) they're just a giant pain in the ass of tough know what you're doing.
I wont lie I got put out of service once for my drive tires being 100 pounds over. It's a giant pita
This is Logger Wade’s buddy. He is a wealth of knowledge on CMV info. Now you need to try and do a video with Wade too!!!!