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OOSC Brakes - Condition for Disconnected Gladhand

Entry DateMarch 8, 2024
Issue Number24-016-VEH
NameMichael G Brust Jr
AgencyArkansas Trucking Association
Address1401 W Capitol Ave Ste 185Little Rock, ar, 72201United StatesMap It (opens in a new tab)
Phone5014789922
Email[email protected]
CommitteeVehicle Committee
StatusClosed
Summary of Issue

Missouri roadside inspector wrote 7 violations with 2 being out of service for brake violations when it was a glad hand disconnected (notated on the inspection). Once the driver hooked up the glad hand, the driver was allowed to leave the scene.

Justification or Need

The impact of one glad hand being disconnected led to an extremely large impact on this carrier's CSA Vehicle Maintenance score.

Request for Action

I respectfully request that an officer treat a disconnected glad hand like a disconnected pig tail situation. Allow the driver to re-hook the glad hand and then conduct the inspection.