Freedom

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by negativecold13, Mar 9, 2015.

  1. Mar 9, 2015 #1
    negativecold13

    negativecold13 Medium Load Member

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    In short, truck went to shop...got rental...ungovernd pete579, paper logs....I liked it...it was nice not being tied to a computer...stopping at every scale sucked...are there any companies that still run paper and dont turn the govner down so low???
     
    negativecold13, Mar 9, 2015
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  3. Mar 9, 2015 #2
    Vilhiem

    Vilhiem Road Train Member

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    Free at last! Free at last! Thank God almighty we are free at last!

    (And no, sorry. I'm tied to an electronic nanny myself.)
     
    Vilhiem, Mar 9, 2015
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  4. Mar 9, 2015 #3
    WitchingHour

    WitchingHour Road Train Member

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    Sure... look away from the big box carriers and you can find them. Start by looking at small fleets in your area.
     
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  5. Mar 9, 2015 #4
    Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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    Aside from the speed limiter,

    You blow past scales just because you are on paper logs?

    Being on paper logs gives you some sort of legal freedom from the HOS rules to the extent of posting your intent on a public forum?

    Mikeeee
     
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  7. Mar 10, 2015 #5
    icsheeple

    icsheeple Trailing the Herd

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    He probably had a pre pass in the other truck
     
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  8. Mar 10, 2015 #6
    TruckDuo

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    Mikeeee, I think he means the spare truck doesn't have Prepass.

    NegativeCold, the freedom you seek can be found on Craigslist.

    I hear Watkins & Shepard is offering triple Freedom to drivers. :biggrin_25524:
     
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  9. Mar 10, 2015 #7
    Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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    I have prepass and pass scales in Chicagoland area 2-5 times a day driving local. I have not been hauled in more than once in the last 6 weeks!

    Doesn't prepass give a greater opportunity to bypass scales? Without it you must enter all scales that are open even if you weigh 66K on the inroad scales prior and would have been given a bypass green.

    Mikeeee
     
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  10. Mar 10, 2015 #8
    ‘Olhand

    ‘Olhand Cantankerous Crusty

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    Yup there's plenty of fleets w.fast trux&paper logs....but here's a hint....chances are they have their pick of drivers....they don't advertise...they already have a dozen or so folks w/one of on the list....and if you Do get a chance to interview w/one of them DONT ask how fast the truck will go
     
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