Am I being unreasonable?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by wise2727, Apr 19, 2018.

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  1. spyder7723

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    You mean you expect your employees to know the regs? This is why i no longer have employee drivers, very few of them know jack.
     
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    I was looking at the green book today at my first stop as I rearranged my tool box. I wonder what percentage of people actually carry each fuse the truck requires, 5% maybe? I am missing a 40 amp myself, but at least I know I am missing it, LOL!
     
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    Definitely. Also, if a driver can't use his eyes he shouldn't be operating the truck. We're talking about a hood mirror here. Even if he was driving a 379EXHD or a W900L he should know what is, or isn't in that space. He's got litigation written all over him. I wonder if he knows how much weight a dual group axle set can legally carry.
     
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    Funny you should mention that...I need some 30 amps!
     
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    Just find something unimportant, like trailer ABS, engine ecm, etc, haha.
     
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    Indeed. ECMs are overrated anyway!
     
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    Speaking of illegal, they should outlaw hood mirrors on any extended hood truck.
     
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    Sure takes away the looks of the truck. Some insurance companies are forcing them on there though. I think it's Bruce Oakley that requires at least one on the passenger side now.
     
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    My company has a pouch with extra fuses in every permit book in every truck. Saves a lot of hassle.
     
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    Volvo’s come with a bag of fuses. It’s as if they know it’s an electrical nightmare.
     
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