What if it Snows?

I have been using electronic logs since 2010... used Qualcomm and Peoplenet in 2 different companies... there are differences among them, their functionality, their models, and some differences each company customize their systems their own little way...
I found Qualcomm much easier to use then Peoplenet. However, those were AOBRD not truly ELD... With the new change now it became much more time taking with more steps to accomplish something that used to take only one step or no step at all... And like someone wrote here, the new ELD is much more nanny monitoring than before... You would know if you had used or are using one...
It's not just push a on duty or off duty button.. I would be glad if that were all I had to do....

 

Hey.. I gotta go now... friend invited me to an event in a church... Will catch up with y'all later...

 

@Rocks I am pretty sure you are primarily venting about the frustrations of dealing with the ELD.

Unfortunately it sounds like your previous company is implementing procedures beyond the ELD mandate.

I would not be able to work within that process.

If you resume driving truck when you return to the states, I would encourage you to interview all companies based on how the ELDs are implemented and how that ties into pay structure (an interview is 2 way, turn the tables and ask why you should allow them to hire you.... Yes you are that good). As an example Walmart pays an hourly rate for on-duty time to it's drivers. That goes along ways in offsetting the cost to a driver of administrating the logs and what is unpaid work at other companies with only per mile pay.

Second batch of encouragement. Look for a place that does not use ELDs. Those would be the ones that run old equipment or operate in the local only clause. I would encourage you to look at the local gig. I know that you are not a fan of the PNW -- just an example of something to look for. A large grocery distribution chain has recently opened up in the county I live in. The new hub is less than 150 miles from both their Portland and Tacoma D.C.s. They will be delivering product to both D.C.s, local stores, and freight forwarding companies (to get products on a boat going to Alaska). They plan on home every 10hr break. A deal like that would allow you to find a "home" and take better care of yourself.

Second example of local work would be with a road construction company. Some of the larger ones actually encourage female drivers to apply. Two major reasons for that. It helps them look better as a nondiscriminatory company to government agencies, and also fewer "boy issues" for management to deal with. Tends to be a bit seasonal but the good pay during the summer should give more than enough money to float through the winter.

 

It looks like Dave has had too much Honey Baked Ham, he’s starting to slur his typing.

 

Like this?

 

Why am I fixated on them bragging about it being "ethically raised"?

Did the company do unethical things to the pigs before?