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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Ihogthebed, Aug 18, 2014.

  1. Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    the goverment doesnt enact any law without cause
    they go overboard and do it wrong but have a reason to start the process
    drivers starting them in writing more laws by ignoring common sense driving habits
    like when i had licenses in 3 states

    when they ban all cell phone use blame the truck beside you with the phone to his ear
    and no headset
     
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  3. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    everybody you talked too, probably isn't very bright to begin with and more then likely failed math.

    anyone that's making more money on elogs wasn't making very much to begin with. and obviously can't do the math on their hos. cuz i, for one, MADE LESS.

    lesson learned, NEVER run with one again. my laptop does a better job. and doesn't get on my case.
     
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  4. maggard359

    maggard359 Medium Load Member

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    Elogs and current hours of service cannot be in any drivers best interest. Refuse and find another carrier. Split sleeper like the old hours of service or some deep rate increases is the only way I see to make it work. Seriously fellows you are gonna pay for a truck and be told you can't go home when you are two hours away? That's right you are allowed one hour of off duty driving your family will need to wait another eleven to see you. I don't buy into you will make more money on elogs, what are you thinking there? I have a feeling shippers are going to refuse to load carriers on elogs. You can run 60 now and save fuel, guess what when you get on that clock the old cat's gonna be working. Good luck with elogs if you take that route. Prepare your family for less daddy time and less food on the table.
     
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  5. poppapump1332

    poppapump1332 Road Train Member

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    Wow anybody actually has a clue.
     
  6. poppapump1332

    poppapump1332 Road Train Member

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    Elogs suck for example call wife and kids and tell them sorry wont be home cause ill be out of hours 30 minutes from house.
     
  7. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    No Americans left in this country ...
     
  8. ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    Go faster.
     
  9. Tmtbob

    Tmtbob Medium Load Member

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    I'd keep running paper logs and tell them I could find someone else to work with if that's a problem. You have lots of options.
     
  10. Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    you want freedom and personal responsibility
    get your own authority
    wait to get paid
    etc etc etc
    lease to a carrier play their games by their rules
     
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  11. KenworthGuyNH

    KenworthGuyNH Road Train Member

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    Exactly...........there are plenty of carriers who still don't run eobrs...........jump ship or play by their rules.....it's just that simple.
     
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