I agree that some will try to abuse anything. I just gave a basic I idea that I have heard variations of such as the card could allow Alaskan hours etc. I think there should be safeguards of some kind in place if anything like that would ever be considered.
You might give me a label, but my safety record should count for something. I have 3 million miles without a logbook ticket. I have never gotten one and I have been DOT'd 6 or 7 times in just the past year. I had one companies safety guy give my log sheets to an auditor when he asked for 2 more drivers sheets to finish up because he knew mine would be good. The safety guy told me this. I haven't had any tickets of any kind for over 20 years. The only accidents I have had was backing and that was 20 some years ago also. I have hit 3 deer with little to no damage each time, but I don't count that against anyone. I am one of the slowpokes in construction, school, etc zones. I always have traffic backed up if there is only one lane open for very far. I will drive the speed limit. Everyone else wants to keep the pedal on the floor. I am also a stickler on load securement. I have been complimented on my securement on different occasions. Right now I have 3 coils/31,000 lbs secured with six chains. |
I started this thread to get information so I could write an informed letter instead of a ranting letter like some do. I end up getting attacked by someone that doesn't like my strong stance for this country and what it stands for. That is why I rarely have my cb on. I get tired of all the crap.
I will still listen if anyone has something substantial to say in answer to my question. I appreciate all the contributions to my question so far. |
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I'm glad this thread is here. I was wondering what EOBR's were. I've heard them talk about it on Road Dog. I figured it was paperless logs, but wasn't completely sure. We have computers in our trucks. Not bad. I kinda like them. The good thing about them; you don't have to work the crossword puzzle book. The bad thing about them; they know exactly what you are doing. They can pin point us to exactly where we're at. :lol:
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I think that we should just get rid of the log books, EOBR's and the hos. When you get tired you find a place to park and take a nap. That is what every other profession does, with the possible exception of pilots.
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You were around for the days when drivers were given a bag of pills to keep them running so the "loads" could be moved. THOSE DAYS are exactly why HOS and log books were required in the first place. Those days are why truck inspections were developed...because the people whom were charged with keeping the equipment safe...(drivers and owners...owners and drivers)....wouldn't do that....not if it cost money. The EOBR's that are being shoved down peoples throats........those are coming because of the intelligent folks that have been able to hide their operational activities............right up until they killed someone. |
First I want to apologize to everyone for letting someone goad me into hijacking my own thread. I usually do some background checking when someone starts getting disagreeable, but I didn't this time. Some of the illogical things said in the last two rants is what woke me up. I will ignore any further posts by him.
I would like to clarify a couple things before trying to get back on track. I would not wish those westboro jerks on anyone and I wouldn't fault anyone for how they decided to handle that situation. Because there are so many variables I won't even try to give any detailed explanations, but if I had to deal with them I would discuss all possible solutions with the funeral director and the law enforcement that would be involved. If the only possible solution would be to have no service at all, I would choose that over a service desecrated by those ungodly and immoral people. As I said I will not stand by and let my family be abused. The "exemption card" idea ( I'm open to a better name if anyone has one) is based on the probationary teenager license that some states use, the insurance reward program for teens, as well as the probationary cdl that has been discussed. The first two programs mentioned are showing positive results so taking it one step further and rewarding drivers in some fashion for safe driving habits should be worth a try. Propane and anhydrous haulers get exemptions from the hos during busy times and they are hauling hazardous. Most everyone has said that there isn't much you can do with line 3, which is really what I suspected. I will rephrase my question to ask about the other three lines. What flaws in the system has anyone experienced or noticed. For example, when you are backed into a dock for 6 hours getting loaded, the government says that is all supposed to be on line 4. From the many people I have spoken with in the past that are using e-logs, hardly any of them put that time on line 4. I would like to hear any other area or instances concerning lines 1, 2, and 4 |
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