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hay haulers green light

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Big Jay, Jan 26, 2012.

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  1. Jan 26, 2012 #1
    Big Jay

    Big Jay Light Load Member

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    Hi All,

    Fortunate to be pulled over today in Kansas on highway 56 for a driver only inspection. The trooper was a real nice guy and there were no issues with my book. Anyways we start visiting a bit and as we were talking several hay haulers came on by and he proceeds to tell me that They have the green light in Kansas, New Mexico and Texas for sure. Don't need to carry a logbook, won't get pulled for an inspection, etc.

    Found this very interesting as everything is about "public safety". Keep in mind I knew up front that its all about revenue, just was now proven to me.

    Sure most all of you knew this already about the hay trucks. I tend to live in my own little world and do my thing by myself so often not a lot of contact with others.

    I'm certainly not trying to Saw anything negative about the hay guys just pointing out what I think is bs.

    Big Jay
     
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  3. Jan 26, 2012 #2
    GoneButNotForgotten

    GoneButNotForgotten Heavy Load Member

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    Maybe this is true. But there is always the troopers or a local that didn't get the memo.
     
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  4. Jan 26, 2012 #3
    Passin Thru

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    They are Farm trucks. Not BS. They are exempt haulers. They won't inspect a mail truck or a bull wagon either. So what. I think they should stop trains and inspect them too.

    While in a womans bed the worst words you can hear are, "Honey, I'm home!"
     
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  5. Jan 26, 2012 #4
    07-379Pete

    07-379Pete Crusty Commando-Pete

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    You've been in the "Truckers Only" section of the truck stop restaurant just a little to long driver.:biggrin_25523:
     
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  7. Jan 27, 2012 #5
    7122894003481

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    Nothing is about public safety. Everything is about money.
     
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    SHC and albhb3 Thank this.
  8. Jan 27, 2012 #6
    albhb3

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    so true ROFL
     
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  9. Jan 27, 2012 #7
    Big Jay

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    I'm fairly certain that a farm truck has to be dot inspected. I have an old Chevy c65 grain truck that has to be inspected. At least in Minnesota. Brother pulled bullrack for years and had same inspections as anyone else.

    Please understand that my point was not to target a specific audience my point is that while the government hides behind the ruse of public safety the fact that they suspend the ruling for a hay hauler proves unequivocally that it is only about revenue.
     
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  10. Jan 27, 2012 #8
    turnanburn

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    A CMV owned and operated by a farm and used for farming purposes, may be exempt from HOS while operating within a 100 mile air radius. The driver may be exempt from CDL requirements under the same conditions. The farm may also be exempt from certain DOT compliance requirements such as random alcohol/drug testing. These exemtions do not include a pass on the vehicle. It still needs to be inspectable. However, hauling hay accross the country makes these trucks and drivers the same as all rest: no exemptions.
     
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  11. Jan 27, 2012 #9
    d o g

    d o g Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Must be a regional difference. In Texas, a lot of truck cops will drop what they're doing for a chance to get a cow truck.
     
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  12. Jan 27, 2012 #10
    papa1953

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    Very few of the flatbeds headed south with hay are "farm" trucks. Lots of O/O trying to buy or sell hay to make a little money that is not often available, but because of the drought pesents new opportunities.
     
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