Trans Am Still

There is much going on this morning. Pennsylvania and New York are the two states this morning that have portables out.
Pete, have you left the fabric swatches to Miss Patty? Are you back in the truck?

 

George has had an interesting day. He made his swap in Knoxville, TN this morning and was heading out on the road, but kept getting a message that the refer temp was having problems (not those exact words, of course). He was sent to a refer repair place and waited about 3 hours for it to be fixed. Once again he gets on the road heading to Salisbury, NC with 44,000 pounds of beef. After driving about 2 hours, he again gets a message that his refer still isn't working properly! I haven't heard the outcome yet (was about 1/2 hour ago), but it sounds like he has to take it to yet another shop for more repairs! Sure is a Murphy's law kind of day for him! At least his load isn't due until tomorrow @ 6 am, however, making that on time depends on the length of repair work, then his 10 hour break. At least this didn't happen on his birthday! Oy vey!!

 

Of course it's your fault ....you were at home....it's the only time we get to blame anything on you! The rest of the time you aren't there to blame!
Hang in there, Pete, it will all work itself out. I do notice that you are already referring to your new place as home......that has to be a good feeling.

According to several reports, there are 10 jurisdictions that will be conducting Level 1 inspections during the Brake Check week, most places will be Level 4 inspections.

 

I am a great landlord. I just collect money and never fix anything. Your welcome to the shed anytime. Don't mind the wolf spiders

 

HTQ what is a level 4? I have had a level 1, that is everything is inspected. A level 2, walk around and visual. A level 3, just paperwork.

 

I am in OKC guess that they aren't going to DH me to Lexington. Just Liberal but not picking up till Sunday so I have a little time to kill. Got to get laundry done. WIll wait till the morning for that. I will check in Liberal tomorrow and hope I get lucky. If so can have dinner with my cousin in KC Sunday night of course after the games. I will get my qualification back for training on Monday when I do the recruiting but not sure if I want to train again. Just like the option to.

Anyone see that beating of the Packers last night?

Be safe out there

 

Let me go copy the actual article for you, jaso. I had never heard Level 4 either .....but that is what it said.

 

This is part of the press release by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance ....a non-profit private organization. I'm afraid they will tag the post if I try to copy all of it for you. I will send you a link if you want to read the whole thing .....these are the ones that are really calling the shots as far as trucking regulations. I believe Level 4 in this case is the brake systems.

Brake Safety Week – September 7-13, 2014 – is part of the Operation Airbrake program sponsored by CVSA in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). During the week-long brake safety campaign, CMV inspectors will conduct brake system inspections (primarily Level IV Inspections) on trucks and buses throughout North America to identify out-of-adjustment brakes and brake-system violations.
Brake-related violations comprise the largest percentage (representing half – 49.6 percent during Roadcheck 2013) of all out-of-service violations cited during roadside inspections. Improperly installed or poorly maintained brake systems can reduce the braking capacity and stopping distance of trucks and buses, which poses a serious risk to driver and public safety.
Brake inspections conducted during Brake Safety Week include inspection of brake-system components to identify loose or missing parts, air or hydraulic fluid leaks, worn linings, pads, drums or rotors, and other faulty brake-system components. Antilock braking systems (ABS) malfunction indicator lamps also are checked. Inspectors will inspect brake components and measure pushrod stroke when appropriate. Defective or out-of-adjustment brakes will result in the vehicle being placed out of service. Read more about the inspection procedure.

 

There are seven inspection levels

LEVEL IV

Special Inspections – Inspections under this heading typically include a one-time examination of a particular item. These examinations are normally made in support of a study or to verify or refute a suspected trend.