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ATA chief advocates speed limiters to reduce fuel in letters to feds

Discussion in 'Truckers News' started by Cybergal, Mar 21, 2008.

  1. Mar 21, 2008 #1
    Cybergal

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    ATA chief advocates speed limiters to reduce fuel in letters to feds
    3/21/08
     
    Cybergal, Mar 21, 2008
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  3. Mar 22, 2008 #2
    gearjammer-2000

    gearjammer-2000 <strong>Clutch User</strong>

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    the Anti trucking association has always wanted speed limiters so that their big company members could take away one of the few advantages that the small guy has i was wondering how long it would be before the ATA got to calling for speed limiters again
     
    gearjammer-2000, Mar 22, 2008
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  4. Mar 22, 2008 #3
    Sandlapper

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    Gearjammer I agree 100%. ATA should change its name because they dont represent American truckers. I bet they are also in favor of Mexican drivers working in the US.
     
    Sandlapper, Mar 22, 2008
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  5. Mar 22, 2008 #4
    dancnoone

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    Pass the buck dumbarse !!!! And while you're at it, ask for another 10 cents for your drivers !!!

    Speed limiters??? My ### !! How about $20 an hour, for every hour we're under the wheel? and $7 an hour for each hour spent IN the truck, away from home, NOT driving...providing SECURITY for your equipment and the high value load.

    I will drive the POSTED speed limit everywhere I go, saving you money also.

    Oh hell!! I was having a dream...I dreamed the trucking companies were concerned about OUR bottom line too, instead of JUST theirs.
     
    dancnoone, Mar 22, 2008
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  7. Mar 22, 2008 #5
    gearjammer-2000

    gearjammer-2000 <strong>Clutch User</strong>

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    careful danc694u nighmares like that will cause you to not get quality sleep and therefore you will not be able to driver safely
     
    gearjammer-2000, Mar 22, 2008
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  8. Mar 22, 2008 #6
    Brickman

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    If drivers don't have what it takes to drive the posted speed limit or slower on their own, they still won't be saving money with a speed limiter.


    Geez


    We need LESS gooberment intrusion, NOT MORE!
     
    Brickman, Mar 22, 2008
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  9. Mar 22, 2008 #7
    Roadmedic

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    Dreams like that border on on duty not driving.:biggrin_25514:
     
    Roadmedic, Mar 22, 2008
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  10. Mar 22, 2008 #8
    hondadrv24

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    Absolutely correct!!! We have way too many regulations as is.
     
    hondadrv24, Mar 22, 2008
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