Why CSA 2010 and E-Logs are a good thing.

Seriously, really and I mean really... Let me clue you in on something, if you have a EOBR dome on your truck... the DOT 9 out of 10 times assumes your legal and doesn't even look at your HOS. How do I know this, they NEVER look at me cause I got a dome on my truck for hauling chemical... I'm on paper, most of the year. They NEVER both to check... this is why.

 

That transponder "dome" has absolutely nothing to identify that you are either paper or E-Log. The little sticker on the side tells all.....DRIVER USING ELECTRONIC LOGS

 

I "lol" at you as so far only your statements on this matter are dumbfounded. LOL LOL LOL. You seriously need to keep your whopping 5 years expierence and keep drivin that company truck. Like I said this is where (COMMON SENSE) comes into play. Log book violation is nothing compared to RECKLESS DRIVING AND UNSAFE DRIVING. Look at all the drivers that don't know how to drive (in the ditch, blocking fuel island, driving in the left lane for no reason other than they want to) a thing called common sense would do away with that. Ask any insurance company which they would rather insure and I bet they say log book violation before unsafe or reckless or dangerous everytime.. But you go ahead and stay a company guy that doesn't care since all you do is drive. We are better off you not being an owner op.

I am not jumpin on a company driver. I just find it funny alot of the guys sayin yay for E-logs are company drivers that don't care either way. Think of the owner ops that have earned their trucks and the money they make. They should not be forced to update their trucks just because someone that knows nothing mandates E-logs.

 

I actually used to tell my drivers (I don't present to orientation anymore) that if you are driving and need to continue in violation to get somewhere safe to park just do it. I'd rather have you safe and in violation, than compliant and in danger. Do not park on the shoulder of the road, do not use on ramps or off ramps. Drive in violation until you find a truck stop or a rest area. Your safety comes first. I'd usually follow up with something like, while it's pretty freakin hard to get fired around here, if you violate on a regular basis and show total disregard for the HOS, your safety, or the safety of others I'll try to get you fired. I may not succeed, but I'll try. For the record, I present a pretty good argument for termination. I've only done it 3 times in the last year, 3 for 3, and I feel bad because only one of them needed to go. The other two simply refused to listen to the coaching that we provided for them.

 

Meltom PM your company name so I can leave myself a note never to drive for them. Haha

 

I bet you'd like it here.

 

a saw a guy driving a really raggedy truck south on 65 thru KY, lights on the trailer were flickering, mudflap on one screw flapping in the wind, he got the bypass on the prepass

i had to just laugh

 

My point is that if the DOT sees it they typically and mess with you or look at ur logs... this has be my experience ever since i got one on my truck.

 

I'm certain it's the flatbed outfit Meltom, you know... the ones out there driving about 60MPH in 70MPH and 75MPH speed zones. Generally creating a hazard on the road... but oh yeah, they are safe. Yeah right.

 

Yeah your way off lol

Ethan