E logs, speed limiters, etc.

That technology won't make the drivers smarter; it compensates for lack of intelligence. Maybe that's an example of artificial intelligence.

 

Driver why are you trying to pass in the right lane. haha.

 

All that "tech" you mentioned does is enable the megascum to flood even more "new breed" morons to overrun this profession, thereby giving the general public even more of a reason to ##### and moan about "drivers" out here.

Or something.

 

I can't explain it, but someone in Washington can.

 

Thanks for the laugh.

 

Despite being considered an "unskilled" job, driving a semi actually requires a certain level of skill in reality. All of us here already know this, and I think the companies know that, too. My take on it is that e-logs, automatic transmissions, GPS and all this other stuff is being introduced to make trucking "brain-dead" simple enough that the companies can literally just hire any dummy off the street to do the job. This lowers the barrier for entry and justifies paying craptastic, entry-level wages since now the job is "stupid-simple" to perform.

I really think that's the end game here; make the job worth next to nothing by obsoleting the need for drivers with actual skills who might command higher wages (at least, higher than the company's willing to pay).

 

S

Spot on hand. Couldn't agree with you more. That's why (IMO) it's important to get on with a good company (whether O/O leasing on, or the right "Mom and Pop" outfit) and haul the loads for the shippers that actually need/appreciate reliability and superior service.

 

I thought that was what construction zones were for.

 

Oh boy....

Sun's going down (doesn't look like Kentucky). Tailights are covered. No beacon lights on the trailer. Improperly flagged. Over 11ft wide and he's centering the truck instead of hugging the shoulder.

Fail.