Alberta-based truckers interested talking for a news story?

Discussion in 'Canadian Truckers Forum' started by joel.dryden, Dec 26, 2022.

  1. joel.dryden

    joel.dryden Bobtail Member

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    Hi there,

    Understanding that ELDs are becoming mandatory on Jan. 1, 2023, hoping that there may be someone willing to chat about that for a CBC story in Alberta - pro or con.

    My email is joel.dryden@cbc.ca

    Thanks!
    Joel
     
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  3. '88K100

    '88K100 Road Train Member

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    I like ELDS but then I’m on 8 hour linehaul run ,,,it would suck to have to deal with HOS on long haul…when i was on long haul in the previous century i usually ran 8 hours,,,had a 2 hour nap then ran another 6 or 8 hours. We not all chipped the same but that schedule worked for me
    Newbies should be limited to 8 hours at 55 MPH until they got 10 years accident free
     
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  4. Magoo1968

    Magoo1968 Road Train Member

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    I was totally against them years ago but don’t mind them now that glitches are less often .. anyone who says they aren’t needed has their head in the sand
     
  5. upnorthwpg

    upnorthwpg Road Train Member

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    Must be an Alberta only thing, been mandatory since last year for inter provincial carriers.
     
  6. SmoothBore

    SmoothBore Medium Load Member

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    News person, please note it’s this mentality that is more dangerous than any said “newbie” on the road. Thank you.
     
  7. MacLean

    MacLean Road Train Member

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    8 hours a day at 55 MPH for 10 years? WTF?
     
  8. roundhouse

    roundhouse Road Train Member

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    Only an idiot would get on the news and discuss anything about any job .

    there is zero upside to doing so .
    And unlimited downside .
     
  9. liner

    liner Medium Load Member

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    Exactly one of the reasons why we now have ELD's.
     
  10. '88K100

    '88K100 Road Train Member

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    #### right..maybe if they sat up and paid attention they would take the job seriously and quit causing so much carnage on our highways
     
  11. roundhouse

    roundhouse Road Train Member

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    Meh
    I used to drive till I got tired and take a nap and then drive till I got tired and take a nap etc

    if you’re not racing the clock , you can rest when you need it , you don’t have to drive when you’re sleepy because you’re 11 hour clock is ticking and can’t be stopped
     
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