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D.Tibbitt · Dec 15, 2019

Rocks said: ↑

And what do you use now? Any ELD at all?
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Yes i use jj keller with a samsung tablet

Blu_Ogre · Dec 15, 2019

It took some digging to find, and it's a bit of read..... But there may be something of interest in their marketing propaganda.....

https://hatfieldqualitymeats.com/our-pledge/commitment-to-animal-welfare

D.Tibbitt · Dec 15, 2019

The dandelions are out in full force today

JolliRoger · Dec 15, 2019

Dave_in_AZ said: ↑

I've started another GIANT pot of hone made vegetable.
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Define GIANT, as # of gallons and POT, as aluminum, copper, s/steel. Contemplating a batch myself and seeking guidance from a master.

lovesthedrive · Dec 15, 2019

Blu_Ogre said: ↑

@Rocks I am pretty sure you are primarily venting about the frustrations of dealing with the ELD.

Unfortunately it sounds like your previous company is implementing procedures beyond the ELD mandate.

I would not be able to work within that process.

If you resume driving truck when you return to the states, I would encourage you to interview all companies based on how the ELDs are implemented and how that ties into pay structure (an interview is 2 way, turn the tables and ask why you should allow them to hire you.... Yes you are that good). As an example Walmart pays an hourly rate for on-duty time to it's drivers. That goes along ways in offsetting the cost to a driver of administrating the logs and what is unpaid work at other companies with only per mile pay.

Second batch of encouragement. Look for a place that does not use ELDs. Those would be the ones that run old equipment or operate in the local only clause. I would encourage you to look at the local gig. I know that you are not a fan of the PNW -- just an example of something to look for. A large grocery distribution chain has recently opened up in the county I live in. The new hub is less than 150 miles from both their Portland and Tacoma D.C.s. They will be delivering product to both D.C.s, local stores, and freight forwarding companies (to get products on a boat going to Alaska). They plan on home every 10hr break. A deal like that would allow you to find a "home" and take better care of yourself.

Second example of local work would be with a road construction company. Some of the larger ones actually encourage female drivers to apply. Two major reasons for that. It helps them look better as a nondiscriminatory company to government agencies, and also fewer "boy issues" for management to deal with. Tends to be a bit seasonal but the good pay during the summer should give more than enough money to float through the winter.
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If I remember correctly from CDL life news. Only owner operators with 1 or two trucks are able to avoid the federal mandate that goes into effect this January. Paper logs are supposedly history with fleet drivers. So in short. If you still want to do paper, become a owner operator. Otherwise the goobernment says you must conform to the ways of the nation.

HillbillyDeluxeTruck · Dec 15, 2019

D.Tibbitt said: ↑

Yes i use jj keller with a samsung tablet
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We run Transflo and Ive got mine on my tablet. Its a giant pain in the rear because of the interface.

Keep Truckin was the best ELD Ive ever used. Simple and works correctly.

Dave_in_AZ · Dec 15, 2019

JolliRoger said: ↑

Define GIANT, as # of gallons and POT, as aluminum, copper, s/steel. Contemplating a batch myself and seeking guidance from a master.
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Think its a 10 or 12 quart pot. Steel? Unkown. Metal, not alimunum.

like 3 quarts water
1 piece of steak ( Cut up big, trim all fat, like 12 ounces )
3 cans stewed tomatoes ( Hunts )
4 potatoes
2 large turnips
2 large rutabeggars
3 large carrots
1 large yellow onion
half head of cabbge

Chop, insert in pot, cook.

No Yolks broad noodles or dumplings.

JolliRoger · Dec 15, 2019

MACK E-6 said: ↑

I’m glad I don’t particularly care for sweet ham.

I like the boneless kind.
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How about this kind? With the feet still on yet. We usually sell them separately at additional cost. LOL
Sam Edwards Tells Us How Virginia Peanuts Are Key To His Legendary Ham - Food Republic

Dave_in_AZ · Dec 15, 2019

Blu_Ogre said: ↑

Why am I fixated on them bragging about it being "ethically raised"?

Did the company do unethical things to the pigs before?
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They're free range and vine ripened.

MACK E-6 · Dec 15, 2019

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