HOS Rules

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Bigowl, Dec 13, 2009.

  1. blackw900

    blackw900 The Grandfather of Flatbed

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    I disagree! I run 100% legal 100% of the time.

    I log it as I do it!

    In my opinion there is no other way to do it anymore. I used to run amok in the old days and break or at least bend every rule there was but these days it's just not a good way to do business.

    Besides I like to relax at the end of the day...Ya can't do that if you're working 18 hours a day!
     
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  3. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    A few "tweaks" here and there are almost a necessity, if you know how and can get it past the safety guy. To run rampant and show a fuel stop as a "flag"every time and average 74mph across N.M. on I-40, and 15 minutes to chain and tarp a flatbed will eventually get you written up. At least make it look "real".
     
  4. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    Management from many companies have been prosecuted for "allowing or forcing " drivers to falsify logs . U.S. Xpress was fined $7500 for this in 2006 audit .
     
  5. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    $7500 for US xpress ? That's like fining you/me .50 cents for something. Can you say 'Joke'?
     
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  6. Bigowl

    Bigowl Light Load Member

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    Drivers keep in mind I heard today that states like Maryland are now asking you: Where did you last fule at and calling the company with the information to confirm the receipt. Remember large fleet companies WILL NOT PUT THEIR NECK OUT ON THE LINE FOR YOU. I agree with the majorty of the post STAY LEGAL.
     
  7. Rollover the Original

    Rollover the Original Road Train Member

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    And bottom feeder New Rising Fenix, Mt Vernon, MO got slapped about a year ago for over $50,000 and he only had a 40 truck fleet!

    Where is the justice?

    He mandated RUN legal but I think from another post he folded first of the month!
     
  8. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    Yeah , but the poor SEA rating in safety management while PAT Quinn was ATA chairman was priceless .
     
  9. basspro

    basspro Light Load Member

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    Does every1 show the In Trip Inspection at 30 minutes in....& then(depending on weather & state), show your next ITI in 2 to 3 hours?....& do you actully do it?
     
  10. Working Class Patriot

    Working Class Patriot Road Train Member

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    Pretrip and the post should only take about 15 min each.....If you know your rig....

    I show "check and secure load" if I fuel or when mother nature calls.....
     
  11. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    The EOBR will not know how long it took to load or tarp. The driver will still have the ability to "control" this.
     
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