OOIDA has again come out punching as part of its “Knock Out Bad Regs” campaign. This time its target is mandatory speed limiters, which the DOT issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on last year.
Other trucking organizations, such as the American Trucking Association came out in favor of the rule after it was published, but then quickly pulled a 180, calling the rule “dangerous.” At the time, ATA made it clear that they were fans of a speed limiter mandate, but didn’t like how this particular one was worded.
OOIDA on the other hand has been staunchly against speed limiters. If you’ve ever wondered why, or what all the fuss is about, check out the new video that OOIDA has produced to present their side of the argument.
OOIDA also issued a one-sheet with more detailed information on why they oppose the DOT’s rule specifically, calling it a “dangerous proposition” and a “risky gamble based on flawed logic.” You can read the full one-sheet here.
Source: gobytrucknews, overdrive, cqrcengage, truckersreport
Paul Logan says
OOIDA. HOME RUN!! That was a GREAT Presentation.
Now it needs to get out.
How can I paste it to my F***Book?
Soupie says
Hit the arrow in the top right corner of the video then click the Facebook icon
I AM GLADIATOR says
There are a lot more factors to consider.
When those trucks are side by side. Add an acceleration lane with merging traffic: a nice family with their new RV….
Add some bridge abutments: Now where are you going driver?
Front steer blow-out scenerio.
Pulling a trailer skid out by accelerating.
Sight lines of following trucks/traffic , add some fog, ice, breakdown. accident scenarios. Escape lanes. Brake avoidance.
Two lane bridge, inside truck steer hit bridge abutment. You think the outside truck is gonna stay at his side doing 60 mph??!!!
Try the I80 winter truck games for entertainment. Front truck started jack-knifing on icy bridge. Did he slow down? No – he accelerated and he pulled it out. Unsung hero, two million miles of experience under his belt…But now he can’t – he just hit the governor: and the family in front too……
If I got a securities license: is there one level? Is it tiered?
Why are professional drivers all in the same pool? Because it suits mega carriers so they can “maximize shareholder value”. What about 30 years v 30 minute value on the road with a missile tipped 40 ton juganaut. And whose on the nose cone? You are!! This is how my trainer explained it. It kind of nice to avoid hitting something when you’re in that seat.
I might drive across Texas at 85mph: the next vehicle is 4 miles in front, why am I doing 60mph? So you don’t get your presents, your burgers, you’re latte, your Cesar salad when you want it? You’ll still get it: do you know why… because the megas will run teams at 60mph. Now the thirty year veteran can’t compete because he’s one man doing 60mph too. He won’t buy his kids Xmas presents, burgers, lattes or salads anymore. Because now he and his family are on food stamps, and you’re next my brother….
Fair competition is not micro-managed by some distant faceless “bitch”-crat in DC.
Monopoly capitalist’s want one thing – all the pie, “the ends justifies the means”. And you Mr Common man Yankee Doodle Dandee are in serfdom in you’re own land.
The American Trucking Ass ociation is really the American Trucking Monopoly Ass ociation. They sit on there fat ass while working American’s do all the work.
Question: do you really think that Jerry Moistureizer or whatever he’s called is worth $200k/month as a “consultant”, while YOU have less purchasing power than when you were a young fancy free teen doing carpentry or plumbing, a machinist, a landscaper for the summer….
Charles Washington says
Way to go OOIDA. Great video
Frank says
Great stuff there I’ve driven trucks governed at various speeds and I never felt less stressed then I do today driving a 75 mph truck. And oddly enough I rarely drive over 65 unless I’m trying to get out of s situation I don’t feel comfortable in
Jim says
If it’s truly about safety, then fine, limit truck speeds. But at the same time speed limiters should be used for ALL vehicles on the road. That would be true safety!
Swohawk says
Best written, best produced, best narrated video I’ve ever seen. And the message was spot on. Kudos.
Max says
My concern is for newer and inexperienced drivers. Faster speeds gives them less time to make critical decisions. With all the stupid things new drivers do, doing it while going faster is inviting disaster. There are tens of thousands of drivers out there on any given day with one year or less experience. I support limiting their speed.
But I agree, slower trucks mixed with faster cars is a recipe for accidents.
We all have experienced the misery of two limited trucks trying to pass each other, but the greater risk is a 62mph truck running with 70mph traffic.
Before doing away with limiters, we need to eliminate dual speed zones.
Just my thoughts after 40+ years of driving, and now 5+ years on the inside of a training company.
mousekiller says
Now if we could just get this shown on major TV stations the public would be educated and hopefully a legislator or two also…. this video has no waste. It is to the point and tells it like it is.
Way to go OOIDA. Home run.
Scott K says
Same exact video could be made for split speed limits. In California where the truck speed is 55 and the car speed is 70… well you can refer to the video for the logic of that… but then again, has California passed any logical legislation about anything in decades?
Head Games says
This should send a strong message to the voters in California.
Tom says
I quit my last job, partially, because I had some college educated idiot monitoring my speed from hundreds of miles away. This clown was making my boss and my bosses boss crawl up my ass for doing 70 in a 55. Thing is, the 55 was on I294 in Illinois where the 4 wheelers are going 80 and the cops are nowhere to be found. YOU HEAR THAT AIM INTEGRATED LOGISTICS?
Head Games says
Truth be told truckers should charge more to run into the dangerous state of California.
Frankenthal says
What’s the difference with having one truck trying to pass another truck as it is today where this lsower truck as in the left lane doesn’t want to give it up because they insist by human nature that they want to be in front of the other truck. Common Sense should Prevail that if my truck is governed at 65 and I come up to another truck is running slower if I still can’t pass that truck because of his local Terrain then I just back it off until I’m able to pass that truck.
Craig Olson says
No, Frankenthal , because you are assuming there are no hills or load differentials or other reasons for trucks to slow down or accelerate at different rates.
Lance N. says
Greedy drivers. Thats why they want speed limiters removed.
Speed limiters are good for everyone. They reduce the danger of a tire blowout, shorten stopping distances, reduce wear on the truck, reduce fuel consumption, and force drivers to think ahead if they want to pass somebody.
Professionals learn how to use the terrain and truck momentum efficiently. The rest just cry about how slow their truck is.
I AM GLADIATOR says
Ignorance is bliss Lance?
Tim Weber says
Must be a Prime Driver. LOL..
robin says
Excellent video definitely worth sharing. I would also add to that under safety is how many times have you had to speed up to get out of the way of something? As they said at the end of the video the best speed limiter is the professional driver.
One of my trucks was not only speed limited at 62 miles an hour it also had a limit on the tack which made it very difficult in going up hills because just as soon as I would start hitting the torque range on the tack, it would limit out. Ridiculous.
But I also get a kick out of they keep calling us professional drivers, but they don’t treat us as such.
RandyK says
Neglected to mention heavier vs lighter trucks, lighter passes heavier on hill but not enough to clear or does get back into lane, then heavier passes lighter downhill then uphill, rinse repeat… or doesn’t pass and now a horse race nose to nose…up and down.
MrNA says
You ARE a Gladiator. Max, not so much. I respect your 40 years but not your opiniated logic.
MrNA says
Whoa ! Did anybody notice the talk to text errors….the one at the end ?
Casey says
Homerun? This is GARBAGE. If i was a member of ooida i would demand my money back. It’s up to the driver to be responsible enough to not block traffic like this. I’m talking to you Crete, JB hunt, Schneider drivers. If you know you can only do 62, stay out of the left lane. You know who you are. Quit trying to blame deadlines and regulations for everything. If you drive crazy because you are behind, you don’t need to be driving.
MrNA says
Casey I agree with being responsible and driving accordingly. But this is about taking away tools that enhance safety.
Jeremy says
The only people that are for truckers is ooida and ourselves (the drivers). There’s not a single truck company or lobbyist or agency that is truly for us. I know everyone has herd this a thousand times but until all us guys who actually drive a truck stand up and put our foot down then nothing is gonna happen. Everyone will continue to run over us and it will get worse and worse. And as long as all you retards keep going to work for these mega carriers it’s gonna keep adding fuel to the fire. Mega carriers are one of the biggest reasons trucking sucks so bad especially the pay. It’s a whole lot easier to park the truck and sit there and demand stuff then it is to put up with it. So why can’t we. There’s my rant for the day. Everyone stay safe out there.
Deanna Nassar says
You want safe roads? Teach the idiot 4-wheelers how to behave around trucks. I drove a van for 10 years, doing deliveries. I’ve seen people in cars push their car to get in front of semis. I’m still surprised one didn’t get run over. I heard from another driver about the guy that cut across a truck to get off the highway; ended up under the truck 2 weeks before Christmas 1999. Still don’t know how the guy that cut across me to get off I95 didn’t take out the exit sign.
I also found cops sitting on the side of the road slowed traffic but also caused an accident because somebody didn’t see the brake lights as a reason to slow down.
Brian says
Great Job! Proud to be an OOIDA member …!!
Charles Hargrave says
When you do get around those 62-63 mile per hour trucks they pass you back when the speed limit becomes 55 , because they don’t slow down.They just keep on wide open,even when it drops to 45 they don’t slow down.To me that is very dangerous.