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Going over my 14 hours in about 40 mins

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Giuseppe Ventolucci, Jul 23, 2016.

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  1. Jul 23, 2016 #1
    Giuseppe Ventolucci

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    this POS Home Depot MF had me waiting for two hours. When I got here whe was nowhere to be found, then he finally showed up and was all pissed off. I gave him my bills and went to the cab. I'm here now explaining to this moron in Spanish that it's my 13th hour on the clock and can't be driving more than 14. I can't understand his broken English so im talking in Spanish and he finally decided he was going to unload me.

    I was ready to leave and take all this crap back to the terminal. Dispatch went home so the guy that answer the phone said I could leave (but hinted was my choice to make...WTF?) anyway, I know there's some kind of exceptions that companies have for this kind of situations, but they just can't say, "it's ok if you go over 14". It has to be an unforeseen situation , kinda like mine.

    This fool is so stupid, keeps saying the other driver stays here until midnight. I told him its cuz he starts almost at noon, but the fool is just an Ahole !

    I hear him right now kicking something in the trailer and sounding like he is in pain. Hahaha that just made my day (night)!

    Peace amigos !
     
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  3. Jul 23, 2016 #2
    rabbiporkchop

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    Welcome to the wonderful world of being an over-the-road truck driver full of unpredictable shippers and receivers
     
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  4. Jul 23, 2016 #3
    Giuseppe Ventolucci

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    At least with OTR you have another driver...
     
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  5. Jul 23, 2016 #4
    KillingTime

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    Ran my 11 down to 5 minutes yesterday. I knew I wouldn't be able to make my drop appt just by looking at the route and averaging my time. I told dispatch this.
    I stopped 12 miles short. Was basically left to hang. But, I've settled on this: F-'em. It's my CDL and my fines if I get busted. Not going to gamble if I don't have to, and especially not for these unsupportive dinks.
     
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  7. Jul 23, 2016 #5
    Numb

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  8. Jul 23, 2016 #6
    Dave_in_AZ

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    All hail the mighty e log.

    If OOIDA doesn't win the suit, no clue what I will do. Probably stay local.
    Just like stopping 12 miles short, what a ####ing joke.
     
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  9. Jul 23, 2016 #7
    w.h.o

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    That's funny, I could of swore that going over your 14 in paper is also illegal.
     
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  10. Jul 23, 2016 #8
    superflow

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    Going over your hos and getting caught ? ...it's your ticket

    Going over your hos and getting into an accident ....no more cdl

    .... It's not worth the money or loosing your cdl
     
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  11. Jul 23, 2016 #9
    not4hire

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    Just wanted to address the highlighted portion... the short answer is; no.

    You might be thinking of the adverse driving conditions or emergency conditions exceptions, but they do not apply.

    Part 395
    HOURS OF SERVICE OF DRIVERS
    § 395.1: Scope of rules in this part.
    Guidance

    Question 4: Are there allowances made in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for delays caused by loading and unloading?

    Guidance:

    No. Although the regulations do make some allowances for unforeseen contingencies such as in §395.1(b), adverse driving conditions, and §395.1(b)(2), emergency conditions, loading and unloading delays are not covered by these sections.

    https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/title49/part/395?guidance​
     
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  12. Jul 23, 2016 #10
    Raezzor

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    There's also a 16 hour allowance, but only if you are local and then it's only once during a 7 day period or something, has all kinds of catches. But either way you can't use any exemption to go over your 14 do to an unload. Unless Home Depot is threatening you with a tow I'd just stay there, F em.
     
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