This just took place here in Oregon a couple hours ago. Edit, I know this is an old thread, but, new picture isn't! LOL
FMCSA has put out "recommendations"or "guidance" for sleep apnea studies for different findings during health exams. Which, I believe, is to get...
And food for thought. FMCSA says they found over 100,000 drivers without health cards. So? There fore, all drivers are having to jump through new...
The FMCSA has been making recommendations instead of actually following rules to make laws and regulations. Just simply putting out...
Ok, here is the deal. This morning, jumped into truck, DVIR says last driver was having issues with the clutch. I shifted it, hooked up to a...
This past week I stumbled into a conversation with my Boss. They were discussing ways for us to communicate. During this discussion, the Boss...
From My understanding, if there is an injury involved, there are points. Now, I'm not sure about what you have had happen. Who ever you drive for...
"The driver, however only gets points if the accident was preventable." Not so true. My co-worker got points for being involved in a DOT injury...
When it comes to points and accidents. We have a driver that was involved in an accident. The accident did have injuries to other parties...
^^^^^^^^What He said^^^^^^^^^^^ Explain in detail what you do. And how you get paid for doing it.
Yes, but I don't think the driver would then meet the upcoming "BMI"
"Just the facts flyer" http://csa2010.fmcsa.dot.gov/documents/JustTheFacts.pdf
Trucker rodeos. Have any of the folks here ever participated in a trucker's rodeo? Any place a person can find info on them? Tips? Thanks.
My Carriers biggest point getter is "Over weights". Mainly our Portland terminal. Which is really sad since they have a scale there. Oh, and the...
This question was posted on another thread: "I am becoming a Master Certified Diesel, and Truck Technician. Along with being a technician, i...
With this system, time is your friend. Most of His points were a little over 2 years ago. This time next year, staying clean, He will be fine.
I know of one driver in our fleet of 17 that is concerned. Mainly, doesn't know what level the proverbial "bar" will be set. He will be the first...
Thanks, I don't look at CVE's as being from the "dark side". You have a job that needs to be done. I don't cringe when I see "scales open". In...
Do you work for a company where you do your pre-trip, then go ahead and leave and write up what ever you find, to be fixed when you return perchance?
Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo, I haul dairy products. I usually have a leaking gallon in there some where. Might need to take my cats...
