golfhobo |
03-19-2007 04:41 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
Quote:
Originally Posted by golfhobo
I didn't read anything in the original post saying that the construction "shutdown" was advertised in advance. IF and ONLY IF the dispatcher and/or the driver is aware of the planned shutdown would it NOT be allowed.
|
Every state in the union has a number that you can call to get information on road construction. Every state in the union has a website that you can get information on road construction. Every dispatcher has a phone, and I'm willing to bet 99% of them have a computer with internet access.
All valid, interesting, and accurate points. However.... totally immaterial to the discussion, and NOT REQUIRED of a dispatcher.
Just because they [dispatcher] fail to get the information, doesn't mean the information was not available to them. If they have a phone, then they COULD have gotten the information.
|
Quote:
Part 395.2 Definitions
Adverse driving conditions means (snow etc., paraphrased) or UNUSUAL road and traffic conditions, none of which were apparent on the basis of information KNOWN to the person dispatching the run at the time it was begun.
|
This says absolutely NOTHING about a requirement for a dispatcher to check every weather forecast or state construction report (using phones, computers or anything else,) before dispatching a run, and certainly wouldn't apply to a temporary shutdown in a construction zone that could not POSSIBLY have been known about hours if not DAYS before I even got there.
The fact that there were 4wheelers caught in this shutdown, indicates it was not advertised even locally before it happened. Regardless, as long as my dispatcher didn't KNOW about it BEFORE he dispatched me, it DOES IN FACT qualify for the exemption, and I WILL be allowed to use said exemption.
Sorry, Rev. But once again, your desire to correct everyone on everything has led you into an indefensible position. Sometimes, it is best just to agree with people who are giving accurate and useful information, or say nothing at all.
|