By Wally Parke

Pohl Transportation pays $100 for a clean roadside inspection. And yes, roadside inspections can make for a stressful situation but if you are driving safely and professionally there should be nothing to worry about. 5,591,286 violations were found during 3,281,852 roadside inspections in 2016.

Following is a list of things drivers have said helps them avoid violations during roadside inspections or worrying when they go through a scale house:

• Obey the speed limit
• No clutter on dashboard
• Have seatbelt on at all times
• Do not talk on Bluetooth while driving – wait til stopped
• No quick lane changes
• Never tailgate
• No aggressive driving of any kind
• Always do a thorough pre-trip inspection
• Keep the interior of your truck clean
• Fix non-working lights immediately
• Behave as a professional during the inspection
• Be well-rested
• Have a clean professional appearance

Clean roadside inspections are beneficial to the driver as well as the company!