HOS violations are biased against drivers

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by EZX1100, Oct 10, 2014.

  1. DrtyDiesel

    DrtyDiesel Road Train Member

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    In my opinion I'd be happy and roll on. I couldn't care less about getting a positive inspection. If he's out by the scale just doing a quick look on logs, I ain't about to waste his time with asking for a positive inspection report. I'd get my butt out of there and hit the highway lol.

    In almost 3 years of driving I've never had a single inspection or "run in" with DOT. I plan on keeping it that way as long as possible.
     
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  3. RubberDuck198

    RubberDuck198 Light Load Member

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    Some people care only because their company gives them a safety bonus. My company does too, but honestly I can make more $$$ rolling than the safety bonus would give me.
     
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  4. osokusmc

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    The way the system is set up, it is beneficial to get positive feedback to counter any potential negative feedback you have. They create the system, then frequently only employ the side of the system that is detrimental to the driver, without an equal opportunity for the driver to balance his report card. I also prefer no contact with the fuzz, but if they are going to gig me for something bad when they hold me up, I would like them to document the positive when they hold me up and find nothing wrong, as that is how the score is kept per their process.
     
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  5. wedge542

    wedge542 Light Load Member

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    Go into tn on i65 just past bama line, tell em youd like a good to go slip, you be going after while.
     
  6. Hammer166

    Hammer166 Crusty Information Officer

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    Based on comments above yours, the level of reading comprehension necessary to realize this was the point of EX1100's post is beyond most. :biggrin_25511:
     
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