🚛 Bobtail Closing & DOT Pre-Trip Clarity

We've noticed some confusion about bobtail closing procedures at shift start.

👉Here's the breakdown:

✅ DOT Side: No set time for pre-trip inspection. DOT won't care about when you clear a bobtail. The bobtail being cleared has nothing to do with your pre trip inspection time.

✅ Amazon Side: Clear the bobtail first, then complete your DOT inspection. You'll be in full compliance with both.

📝 Report Defects: Use the Driver Hub to note any defects—not the DVIR. If a DOT defect is found, we'll switch you to a different truck. If you report the defect on the DVIR, it will automatically down the truck. Often it is a quick fix and doesn't need to be downed.

⚠️ Why This Matters: One late closing hurts our score for weeks, directly impacting our performance rating

Remember to check for the paperwork you need for the day while doing your pre trip! 

If you are missing anything we keep extras of everything in the filing cabinet in the office.