CSA 2010: The Warning Letter!

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by JustSonny, Feb 5, 2010.

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  1. Feb 9, 2010 #31
    wsyrob

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    I really didn't quote any statistics. Mostly just my observations. I wasn't talking about fuel tankers.

    I learned about fatal accidents happening to drivers with 2 plus years experience from a good friend who is a VP with Southeastern Freight Lines. I have known him for years and coached both of his sons.

    When he found out I was driving a truck he pulled me aside and told me the most dangerous time in my driving career would be when I got comfortable with the equipment and lost that little bit of fear. It really kind of makes sense when you think about it. I am sure there is some study out there that he has read.
     
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  3. Feb 9, 2010 #32
    Passin Thru

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    Our Govt. ahs worked hard for years to break the small companies in the US, including others besides trucking. At what point will it break the camels back so to speak with engines costing $10000 more, 25000 less drivers on the road according to estimates and all the new rules and regs and if you caa keep up with them you have an IQ of 160 or better. When can you idle a truck in your home state? Anybody knwo? I dont.
     
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  4. Feb 9, 2010 #33
    LooneyTune

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    The idle laws vary so greatly from state to state who could keep up with it? Again all these laws and regs are being passed and who does it affect the most? The driver.
     
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  5. Feb 10, 2010 #34
    2LuvaHardMan

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    Maybe when the 4 wheelers are grossing 40 tons?

    Seriously though. They do. In most states if you mess up enough, you build points, then lose the privilege to drive.
     
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  7. Feb 10, 2010 #35
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  8. Feb 10, 2010 #36
    wolfpack67

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    i am all for it if it works'so that means swift jb and us depress trucking will all be under the micoscope when this hits.:biggrin_2558:
     
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  9. Feb 10, 2010 #37
    2LuvaHardMan

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    Plus the open jobs for those of us that care and take pride in what we do.
     
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  10. Feb 10, 2010 #38
    JustSonny

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    I'm a wannabe and I'm confused about the bad rap that Swift gets when their
    SAFESTAT looks like this:
    [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]Summary of Safety Evaluation Areas (SEAs)
    Driver: 45.97
    Vehicle: 37.71

    and their ISS-D Recommendation is "PASS", Score = 36!

    What is it, in your opinion, that makes them one of the "whippin' boys" of the industry, reputation-wise?
     
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  11. Feb 10, 2010 #39
    FriedTater

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    Looks good on paper,how many trucks they running?
    Swift couldnt even tell you without an audit
     
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  12. Feb 10, 2010 #40
    JustSonny

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    18,000 or so?
     
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