Driver Fatigue Worksheet?
#11
02-19-2009, 04:54 PM
But how does a full trash receptacle inside the truck indicate that the driver may fatigued?
#12
02-19-2009, 04:58 PM
I drink nothing but soda. On any given day, my trash bag will be full of cans, as I dispose of my trash when fueling. Does that mean I am fatigued?
#13
02-19-2009, 05:49 PM
My pings were in response to your statement regarding inspectors entering the sleeper berth. Be safe.
#14
02-19-2009, 06:23 PM
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Just keep your truck clean ,and yourself clean ...personally I've always kept both in a very presentable manner as I'm not a low life ,But I've always known how law enforcement operates when profiling a traffic stop in general ,So frankly I don't uderstand the big surprise with this list .
#15
02-22-2009, 02:31 PM
A DOT officer has no legal jurisdiction for going through a driver's trash bag, unless probable cause has been established. Determining whether a driver is complying with 393.76 (which rarely is checked) does not require a trash can search.
I drink nothing but soda. On any given day, my trash bag will be full of cans, as I dispose of my trash when fueling. Does that mean I am fatigued?
#16
02-28-2009, 03:50 PM
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Or you work for Swift and it is a 3 day trip in between authorized fuel stops.
 
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#18
05-03-2009, 11:11 AM
Wouldn't DARE get in the middle of an argument between the Rev and M/B.... but, just to add my 2 cents:
If a trash can is full, or if their are pizz bottles present, I believe the inference is that the driver doesn't stop very often. He's obviously in a hurry and likes to keep the left door closed. Games, books, computers .... if they are spread out on the bunk and not stored away.... might indicate that more time is spent on those items than sleeping. If I was a DOT officer, and I found a trashbag/can full of empty Full Throttle bottles, etc... I'd take a REAL close look at those logs! :clap: i guess u can check them off for me in that case!
#19
05-04-2009, 04:20 AM
I was only attempting to shed some light on "their" rationale... not in any way supporting it.
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#20
05-04-2009, 08:46 AM
Clothing, tv and dvds in the berth? Where am I supposed to store this stuff? There isnt enough room on the dash.
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