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We volunteered to install an EOBR. We have the equipment and it's not yet installed.

Discussion in 'Landstar' started by truckfam, Jan 31, 2014.

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  1. Jan 31, 2014 #1
    truckfam

    truckfam Medium Load Member

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    We found out, there's a catch. If it's not installed, within a time, we'll have to return the equipment. My husband was told it becomes mandatory next month and we'll have to pay for equipment and installation. Anyone else dealing with this issue?
     
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  3. Jan 31, 2014 #2
    cabwrecker

    cabwrecker The clutch wrecker

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  4. Jan 31, 2014 #3
    Roadmedic

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    Seems like you will need to have more input from Landstar.
     
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  5. Jan 31, 2014 #4
    rwdfinch50

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    As far as I know, it's only mandatory for new BCO's and drivers with a lot of log and/or equipment violations.
    I thought they installed it for you. I was told I could get it installed at St Augustine, and I just figured all of the orientation centers installed them. Did you ask them about installation. I was told while they are installing it they give you a tutorial on the operation of it.
    I'm now I'm in the process of buying another truck, and I decided to have it installed in that truck, even if they don't ask me to. I figure it will be the law within a couple of years anyway, so may as well get used to it before it is law.
     
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  7. Jan 31, 2014 #5
    Dewey120

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    Landstar installed mine for free at the Great Dane in Reno. Just called ahead before I got there.
     
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  8. Jan 31, 2014 #6
    truckfam

    truckfam Medium Load Member

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    My husband was told it will soon be mandatory. We received all the equipment last week. He's voluntarily installing, just not as quickly as LS would like. We'll see about the free install. He's terrible about log violations. It's always minor stuff. (He didn't sign the log, etc.)

    The best part? A LS guy told him they'll resend the offer, make it mandatory and he'll have to pay for the equipment and the installation. Pretty soon, all LS drivers will be required to install. Like, March. My husband was also fed some other crap. Supposedly, some companies are fitting drivers with monitors to check blood pressure and stress rates. If they're under stress, they'll be instructed to pull over.

    I want to know what company rep told him that crap. I don't take kindly to threats. Who do they think they are? The Teamsters?
     
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  9. Apr 13, 2014 #7
    johnbriggs111

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    truckfam i would really like to speak with you about some topics you guys posted on a while back i read alot of your post and you guys seem to have alot of knowledge on l/p if you wouldnt mind emailing me at johnbriggs111@yahoo.com i can give you my personal contact info i would really be thankful to have a conversation with you and get some advice thanks john
     
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  10. Apr 13, 2014 #8
    dogcatcher

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    My Buddy just got his he went to Madisonville and they installed it there and gave him a class on it. Another drive I know was told to take it to the dealer and they would pay the install
     
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  11. Apr 16, 2014 #9
    CHUBBYBUNNY

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    They used to use a lot of thermoking service centers to install qualcom stuff.
     
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  12. Jun 25, 2014 #10
    truckfam

    truckfam Medium Load Member

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    We had it installed, for free. The GPS was always screwing up and we've had to have it serviced, once a month. Once it's installed, it's a PITA.
     
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