It isn't fair to the driver and especially not the people injured when an accident happens.
Basically the best drivers will only work for the best carriers, but you need to work up. If you work for a shitty company and get inspected, you are sanctioned for mechanical problems, including things like ripped seats. (Funny, as police car seats are always torn up)
Once you have those violations, you’re stuck working for shitty carriers.
Long story short, stay away from old trucks at night, especially near state borders. Chances are they’re problematic.