EOBRs (Qualcomms) required in ALL Trucks by Jan 1st 2014?

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by CryloZeus, Jan 5, 2013.

  1. CryloZeus

    CryloZeus Bobtail Member

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    I was just wondering if anyone has heard or seen any factual evidence regarding this rumor I have heard floating around? I am used to paper logs and prefer them. I have heard different stories from everyone:

    1. Yes. All trucks will require Electronic On Board Recorders come 2014.
    2. No. If that happened, then many companies would be in the hole thousands of dollars.
    3. Yes, everyone except for O/Os.
    4. Yes, only for companies 50 trucks or more.

    So what the hell is the real scoop on this? Anyone know? Thanks, CZ

    P.S. If this is true, then might it be a good idea to buy stock in QComm? $$$ Cha Ching!
     
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  3. volvodriver01

    volvodriver01 Road Train Member

    There is no mandate or time table set for any such thing.

    Also I haven't heard the feds say they will cover the un-needed expense yet either.
     
  4. BAYOU

    BAYOU Road Train Member

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    This guy won't have one!!!
     
  5. flc120

    flc120 Heavy Load Member

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    me 10x....lol
     
  6. passingthru69

    passingthru69 Road Train Member

    Do not have one since leaving my old company in May.
    Do not miss it..
     
  7. BAYOU

    BAYOU Road Train Member

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    But every company driver thinks it's the best thing since AC and power steering
     
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  8. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    Because its taken the thinking out of managing your hours. Some guys would rather have someone or something do the thinking for them.
     
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  9. soopercrew82

    soopercrew82 Bobtail Member

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    lol +1 for the best thing for the company driver. kinda sux not being able to drive for the extra 15-30min. but i dont miss having the $h!t run out of me by sum independant who wants to get rich. guess its for sum and not for others. but we all know the government. they think they know whats best for us!!
     
  10. pokerhound67

    pokerhound67 Heavy Load Member

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    not EVERY company driver. got my degree in music and theater. ive always preferred art over science.
     
  11. pokerhound67

    pokerhound67 Heavy Load Member

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    you dont? the only reason we dont live in paradise is we wont give the great and powerful oz-bama enough power to manage all of our lives properly.
     
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