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re: It should be illegal for 18-Wheelers to drive in the left lane…
Posted on 5/11/19 at 4:20 pm to Ed Osteen
Posted on 5/11/19 at 4:20 pm to Ed Osteen
I have worked in transportation/dispatch for 8+ years.
DOT is flexible with rules. Such as getting to “safe haven” or a 16- hour rule which allows 2 extra hours if you stop and start at your home terminal every day.
The company the truck runs under can enforce their “own rules”. Although DOT might say “OK” the company that runs the fleet is doing everything they can to avoid higher insurance rates and lower CSA scores.
I was speaking with a safety director trying to get a driver home from Orange, TX about 6 weeks ago. After arguing DOT rules she told me “well they’re mixed”.
The driver can agree to it or find another company to run under.
I have seen safety directors audit logs just to get that driver to their destination for the sake of making it to the customer in time.
This type of stuff does not get sent to DOT. The issue is when they decide to audit the company, that is when shite hits the fan.
ETA: Ed, it all depends on the company. Companies like Schneider, Heniff, Knight etc. they do not play around. They know it is BS but they have to watch their arse.
If a driver is 15 miles from his terminal and out out of allotted drive time, and gets in a wreck then they’re screwed.
The first thing they will look at is their log book. If they committed a violation well Gordon is going to get it Done.
DOT is flexible with rules. Such as getting to “safe haven” or a 16- hour rule which allows 2 extra hours if you stop and start at your home terminal every day.
The company the truck runs under can enforce their “own rules”. Although DOT might say “OK” the company that runs the fleet is doing everything they can to avoid higher insurance rates and lower CSA scores.
I was speaking with a safety director trying to get a driver home from Orange, TX about 6 weeks ago. After arguing DOT rules she told me “well they’re mixed”.
The driver can agree to it or find another company to run under.
I have seen safety directors audit logs just to get that driver to their destination for the sake of making it to the customer in time.
This type of stuff does not get sent to DOT. The issue is when they decide to audit the company, that is when shite hits the fan.
ETA: Ed, it all depends on the company. Companies like Schneider, Heniff, Knight etc. they do not play around. They know it is BS but they have to watch their arse.
If a driver is 15 miles from his terminal and out out of allotted drive time, and gets in a wreck then they’re screwed.
The first thing they will look at is their log book. If they committed a violation well Gordon is going to get it Done.
This post was edited on 5/11/19 at 4:27 pm
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Posted on 5/11/19 at 4:29 pm to sprig
I just told you I worked in the trucking industry, not sure why you felt the need to explain all that to me.
Like I said, I’ve yet to meet a driver not willing to drive 15 minutes over if it means getting to a terminal, especially if they have a personal vehicle there or have a time sensitive load.
I worked for Knight and one of the reasons I left and passed on the Katy office manager position is because the willingness and expectation to edit electronic logs
The term “find me 30 minutes” was popular around there
Like I said, I’ve yet to meet a driver not willing to drive 15 minutes over if it means getting to a terminal, especially if they have a personal vehicle there or have a time sensitive load.
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Companies like Schneider, Heniff, Knight etc. they do not play around.
I worked for Knight and one of the reasons I left and passed on the Katy office manager position is because the willingness and expectation to edit electronic logs
The term “find me 30 minutes” was popular around there This post was edited on 5/11/19 at 4:32 pm
Posted on 5/11/19 at 4:30 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
quote:On almost every 6 lane limited access highway in Germany/Austria it is prohibited for large trucks to travel in the leftist lane.
There’s a very noticeable difference between the highways here and Europe. In France people actually used the left lane for its intended purpose. Here fricks just camp out there.
But muh rights...
Posted on 5/11/19 at 4:37 pm to Ed Osteen
I have seen both, depends on the driver and the company. With ELD in place If a driver goes over his legal hours, goes above speed limit, doesn’t take 30 minute break etc.
It sends a flag directly to safety through the software. Safety does not have to watch them.
After so many violations safety is required to reprimand them, whether that is termination or a 3 day suspension.
I explained everything as your response was “says nobody that has driven a truck”.
I deal with it on a daily basis and it is like a hemorrhoid in my arse without preparation H.
It sends a flag directly to safety through the software. Safety does not have to watch them.
After so many violations safety is required to reprimand them, whether that is termination or a 3 day suspension.
I explained everything as your response was “says nobody that has driven a truck”.
I deal with it on a daily basis and it is like a hemorrhoid in my arse without preparation H.
Posted on 5/11/19 at 4:39 pm to sprig
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explained everything as your response was “says nobody that has driven a truck”.
It was just a joke my man
Posted on 5/11/19 at 4:42 pm to soccerfüt
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On almost every 6 lane limited access highway in Germany/Austria it is prohibited for large trucks to travel in the leftist lane.
And if they do, the fine is no joke. North of 3k Euro easily.
Posted on 5/11/19 at 4:45 pm to Ed Osteen
All good. I am not butt hurt my friend.
ETA: Yes, Knight was probably not the best example to give.
“Find me 30 minutes”. You must have spent some time in trucking.
ETA: Yes, Knight was probably not the best example to give.
“Find me 30 minutes”. You must have spent some time in trucking.
This post was edited on 5/11/19 at 4:49 pm
Posted on 5/11/19 at 4:53 pm to shawnlsu
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I wish I could upvote and down vote the same post
Posted on 5/11/19 at 4:55 pm to biglego
Bunch of fake truckers on here. We need a bonefied trucker to do a Q n A thread. Not some paperwork bitch
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