Head of FMCSA goes on a ride along with a truck driver

Probably just publicity stunt. Another political parasite trying to justify their position and/or get a bit more recognition.

 

So you mean to tell me this woman ran the Maryland Motor Truck Association from 2003-2009 as well as being the Motor Vehicle Administrator for the state of Maryland from 1997-2003 and she is just now enlightening herself as to the trials and tribulations you guys have to deal with day in and day out? She knows #### good and well what you all have to deal with and knows exactly how the HOS changed have affected you. I sat through about two hours of the listening session at MATS back in 2010 and the one common denominator during the entire time was that you guys asked for some flexibility in determining your break and sleeping times….. Suffice to say I was not impressed with her comments and walked out feeling as if she was only doing these as a “check in the block”. What got to me most was the passion that those that stood up and made comments felt in their requests…from one truck O/O’s….to fleet owners…company hands….all passionate and professional comments…..and she and her “panel” sat up on that stage and made comments to appease…looking like lemmings if you ask me.
I applaud all of you for what you do. I’m the 4-wheeler that is giving you your needed space on the highway….slowing up to let you merge….and letting you out into traffic when other’s won’t. I also the guy that’s at the truck stop saying thanks….shaking your hand…and buying that cup of coffee for you. So thank you very much for your service to our great Nation.

R/
Frat

 

Yes I agree, she needs to spend a week in a regular truck with a condo sleeper, instead of the Winnebago she was in. I'm sure there are plenty of women drivers, with good records, that would let her ride with them. No motel rooms, and make her sleep on the top bunk like any noob would have to. She should also be in charge of the BOLs, so she knows what it's like to deal with shippers and receivers.

 

What she needs to do is go work for Covenant for 6 months. Including the team-training period. Having to park at an on ramp because you ran out of hours, having to drive tired because you 14 hour rule will make it impossible to take a nap and still deliver on time. I want to see Mrs. Poindexter doing all of this. Freaking pampered cubicle puke.

 

I agree with you. Publicity stunt... Like those phony Listening Sessions...

 

i bet she slept in a marriott or a hyatt instead of the sleeper

 

It is too bad if she did indeed sit in on these panels and still walked away making rules like they did. May be just for show and to look like she is doing something good.

 

thats the logic they use