Certified Welder?

JohnO

Veteran Expediter
Talking with a driver and the subject of welding came up he said DOT requires one to use a certified welder when welding anything to truck frame.

A certified welder affixes a triangle plate over weld to verify it was done properly.

Is this factual information?
 

jaminjim

Veteran Expediter
A certified welder affixes a triangle plate over weld to verify it was done properly.

Is this factual information?

Well I'm a certitied welder, and have been for 20 plus years. If you put a triangle plate (gusset) over the weld no one could inspect the weld. The gusset is added to provide more strength to the weld joint. So Fiction.
 
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Roadranger

Seasoned Expediter
You really don't want to weld to the frame if at all possible - it destroys the heat treating. You also don't want to drill into the top or bottom flange - but it is OK to drill the side for bolts.
 
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