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.

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.

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.

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

Officer Hoover shifting from foot to foot and hands constantly moving. He's just twitching and itching to write an out of service ticket.

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

Good video for those who never experienced a weight station!

Think that guy with the load of logs needs a few more straps 😁

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.

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.

A video from more than 13 minutes looked like 2 minutes. What a nice trooper!!! Can't wait to see more from him.

They don’t make troopers any better than Hoover. Firm, Fair and Consistant....

Tim another stop that you have to make occasionally is at an Agricultural Inspection Station. You might want to do a show dealing with what type of trucks and trailers have to stop at an ag inspection station. I was told when I stopped at the ag inspection station on I-75 entering Florida that even if my trailer is empty I have to stop.

Great video Tim! Fantastic idea.! Looking forward to the rest of the series.

I'm sure this series is going to ruffle a few feathers! That in door inspection station is amazing,our inspection are done outside in a parking lot with a creeper. You guys are putting your channel to a new level, ty for sharing

Tim Christi & Trooper this very interesting this series is a must to watch thank you God Bless All PaK

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.

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.

This should be a good series, Hoover seems like a nice guy.

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 been pulled in that very scale, and he's correct about different states requiring load signs and other equipment.

Im in Texas & i find at least 60% of everything in the videos useful in some manner. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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

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.

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.

Don't pull into the scale in a pick up problem solved...

Officer Hoover!!!! Logger Wades and Dirt Perfects buddy

Looking very forward to seeing these videos from DOT

In other words, when they see a “commercial” vehicle they see $$$$

THANKS Tim and Kristie for this series! The only thing that could make it better would be if every KZfaq channel that deals with tractors would produce the same series for their particular state. Let’s make it happen! Tim @ Cliffside Acres

"pull in sit down have a chat" It's revenue generating first and safety second!

A lot of useful information here. I look forward to seeing more of this series as there are tons of questions I'm sure most people have on this subject. Very nice of Trooper Hoover to agree to answer these questions for your viewers. As with anything in life, there's no substitute for being prepared. Thanks for posting Tim.

I wish they would inspect rv's and travel trailer's they need to but dot reflecter tape on the back of them .I but it on my back bumper so if the lights go out people can still see it

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

Awesome awesome awesome!!! Trooper Hoover 100% awesome! He a credit to his profession! Trooper Hoover please stay safe out there!

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.

good info Tim, Trooper Hoover has some good info with loggerwade also.

Think this is my favorite video so far, very cool information. Excited to see the next one in this series. Thanks for sharing!

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.

Tim thank you! This was great information.

These videos have helped me secure my mini-x. I don't go far with it, but I always worry trailering it.

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.

The WIM gave you the bypass lane! Glad it was a pre-planned stop

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.

Every state is different when it comes to DOT compliance. As far as I am concerned the person who only tows occasionally is much more likely to overlook a safety issue than a professional driver. Every commercial driver is required to do daily inspections on truck and trailer. Take a look at the federal motor carrier safety administration's website if you want to be overwhelmed with regulations.

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.

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.

The video trooper Hoover made with Logger Wade was hilarious!!! But informative

Thanks Tim for a very informative video. Many thanks to Trooper Hoover stay safe out there. 👍🇺🇸

Met Officer Hoover in Derby at dirt. Perfect thing this past weekend. Super nice fella.

Hey Tim , Your channel is getting better all the time!🚜👍🏻✌🏻️

These are great videos. I really appreciate Trooper Hoover. Thank you both.

Great info officer Hoover. Watch what you say to DOT if they could get away with it, they would regulate pizza delivery drivers.

Grate video good to hear the trooper tell the proper way to handle it

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

Tim if you have heard of Logger Wade on KZfaq he has a video or two with this same Trooper and let me tell you this Trooper has a great sense of humour

Thank you for taking the time to bring this to us

This is such a great video Thanks a lot to both of you for making the time.

Looks like a 4 in 1 bucket in the truck bed

lol at the log truck with 300 straps.

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 KZfaq videos. Not on Facebook.

Officer Hoover! The Man The Legend!

Been driving 36 years here is my best advice ! You will never get bit by a bear if you avoid the bear den !

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 .

That’s a great cop right there. Thanks for sharing the knowledge and for your service

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!

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.

there hard over there in Australia you only pull in to a weight station if your GVM is over 8 tonnes car and trailer are fine to just drive pass

Looks like its going to be an excellent series.

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.

I thought those scales looked familiar I drive by there almost every weekend heading to Terre Haute and some evenings through the week

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

Great job covering this

I've actually been through that scale and had a log book out of order and been shut down for the 11 hour mandatory reset or whichever you want to call it. I forgot an out of service page for a holiday and it threw off my book. These guys did their job but actually were very nice and professional. Bit surprised that this is how the video is going. Show respect and get it in return. Some of these troopers are not out to be jerks they are just doing a job. Just like most people. Be nice and get nice back... But then some of them.... Well they are just like some of the jerk truck drivers we all have seen. Nice video!

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.

That's a nice toy!!! Thanks for doing this video. Also I appreciate trooper Hoover for doing this. Looks like you took my comment into consideration on getting the gator for Cristy and sprayer for Tim on the after market implment video. Thanks for posting 👍

Great addition to the channel. People will learn a lot from this kind of videos.

This is a very helpful video. It answered several questions that I've been unsure about. THANKS!

Hey Tim Don't tell him that you know Logger Wade.. he might arrest you LOLLOL...

Glad you are back at truck and trailer Tuesday

Tim, I drive a Camry and live in the city but all your videos are very informing ! Keep up the good work ,thank So!

please make sure your under officers are aware of the exceptions granted to drive-away operators, ie: sign placement, e.l.d. requirements, and the like. it will save a lot of people from headaches and lost time.

Thank You Trooper. Be Safe!

Eliminate the confusion by adding "Over 10000 Lbs" to All Trucks must stop signs!

I 100% agree with the personal vehicle

Just say your private and make them proved otherwise.

It’s none of their business what you are doing if it’s not commercial

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.

Tim I have watched your videos quit a few times. Good news this one got me to subscribe and hit the bell. I am a retired Auto Transport driver of over 35 years. I now have retired and plan on doing a lot more traveling recreationally. I relate to this subject line personally because I now have purchased a late model class 8 semi truck to pull my large 5th-wheel trailer. I have it reclassified as a motorhome and it is titled and registered as such. In my State of Missouri I have to have a license that allows me to operate a vehicle of this combined weight but it is not commercial or subject to commercial regulations. I travel to other States all the time and from my understanding as long as I am legal in my home State what ever State I am in will consider me legal. Being that I am not commercial and operating as a personal vehicle that I have different rights and less that pertain to me. Not being commercial and plated as a motorhome I am not required to enter any scale houses like a truck. I also have the right to travel without infringement unlike a commercial vehicle. To explain that a little, if an officer wants to stop a commercial vehicle because he thinks they might be in violation of some law the officer has the right to do so. With me being noncommercial the officer cannot legally pull me over unless he has seen me commit an infraction. This of course is interpreted differently in different States. I would be very interested in Trooper Hoover's view on this issue. Pulling my 5th-wheel with the larger truck stems from my years of experience in driving professionally. I had a couple of close calls towing with my 1 ton dual rear wheel RAM pickup and started to look for something safer and to be in more control of the heavy trailer. Todays pickup trucks are getting more and more powerful but they are still operating at the upper end of their ability. With the larger truck I have more control over the trailer and it is much more comfortable and safer in my opinion. Thank You for the great video's and Thank You Trooper Hoover for all of your help in understanding the complicated laws of the road. The only thing I could wish for is that like others have alluded to. I wish there were a way to get all officers on the same page. Heck in the 35 plus years of driving there are some that are not even in the same book. LOL

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.

Welcome Trooper Hoover!

This is such a great approach. I wish they would have something like this in Ontario Canada with a focus on education before enforcement

Check your state about license requirements. Weigh of the vehicle dictates the type of license you need in some states.

Excellent! I have been waiting for this video. 👍

Great video, I can't wait for more truck and trailer Tuesdays

In Norway there is usually black "pictures" of what vehicles that has to stop and there is no difference if its commercial or for private use

Trooper Hoover you're a great law man very informative I won't blow the scales no more I promise and I won't park at the sign and wait till it said closed this I won't do that no more neither I'm all kidding I don't run I-70. but anyway I live in Virginia I tried to register my W900 is private with these yahoos at DMV in the Commonwealth of Virginia they would not let me do it I'll show him you're speaking for the state of Indiana where I could register my W900 is a private vehicle that's cool I love Indiana. God bless you Trooper Hoover for what you do the old medicine man retired