Land Star: We don't tell applicants why they weren't qualified

The rules are a complete joke..

 

But only a handful of folks seem to be unable to work under them. If you don't like the rules, work to change them, ignoring them is not the way to go.

 

dude, not all of us are first year n00bs who let these companies push us into dangerous situations....

for me its real simple, I run hard and when I get tired I sleep..

my safety record more than backs up my ability to make the right choice I don't need some college boy who never sat day one in a truck to determine whats safe for me..

 

So personal problems now trump the safety of all people on the road? If you can't afford to run safely, by the rules, get off the road.

 

SuperTrucker alert!!!

 

call it what you like hero.....I do what makes me money and thats the bottom line..

I'm out..

 

Not pointing fingers or passing judgement here. Just making an observation. Honestly. NOT wanting to pick a fight. Just curious.

I run 100% legal. I do it because of lawyers and liability, NOT to suck up to anyone or to make myself feel superior. I KNOW i could often completely violate the HOS and be 132% safe on the road. I also know that there are times that I am 149% withing the HOS and have no business on the road. I don't run illegally, or when too tired, though, because I NEVER want some ambulance chasing scum bag lawyer seeing that I'm put in jail, or ruin my business, or my FAMILY. Wrecks happen, it's a sad fact. IF it were to happen to me, I'd HATE to be out of compliance with the HOS. So, it's not Billy Big Rigger Super Trucker Syndrome, or Mr. Goody Two Shoes Perfect Log book for me. It's just self preservation in the unlikely but possible event that something unthinkable happens.

I hear two things. "I run 100% legal because that's the law." and also, "I run safe. Maybe not legal but safe. I do what makes me money."

What I don't hear is, "Sorry that it cost you 4.00 a mile to get this here, but with the HOS it takes longer for me to do it now. Everything else cost you more, due to government intervention, so does delivering your load." Why do we tear one another down and argue about who's a better driver or who can run longer when the question should be, WHY aren't the rates moving to reflect new rules? EVERY industry deals with regulation and passes costs along accordingly. Why don't we?

I have another business besides the truck. Costs have gone way up because of government regulation, changes, and inflation. As such, what I charge has gone up. Not just me, but EVERYBODY in that business, and the public is fine with paying us. We DIDN'T have to fight, scratch, and claw to get it. It was just accepted. They blame the government, just like we do. Why not in trucking?

Sure, lets argue and beeeotch about the rules, but AFTER we've charged the appropriate rate for the service we provide. Let's quit comparing who's the better or more safe driver. We can do that through cold hard facts and statistics. Why are we one of very few industries that continues to NOT change with the times, except to make only those changes that limit our own revenue generating ability???

I've been driving for half of the time I've been on this earth. Some days I KNOW I could drive 19 hours. SOme days I'm lucky I went 6. I NEVER exceed 11, though. Those slimy lawyers and big cell mates scare me. I'm sure I'm not a super anything. I'm just trying to make a living within the parameters set for me. Why do we bow down to some portions of the industry and let others walk all over us while engaging each other in vitriolic urination contests?

I don't get it.

So that I don't COMPLETELY hijack the thread, I am curious why L/S wouldn't tell this driver why they wouldn't take him. Seems like if it's anything at all, he'd have every right to know. Even if it's "we don't like the way your hair is cut" it still seems crazy to just take a pass with no other info. If they told him, maybe he'd be able to prove legitimately that they'd made a mistake. They could be passing up the best business partner that they've ever partnered with. It seems crazy to me.

 

I have no dog in this hunt but it sounds to me like Landstar has at some point been sued over a "discrimination" issue after turning someone down and adopted this policy to try and avoid a repeat.

I know our company had to let a black O/O go after he had been video taped repeatedly stealing fuel and other driver's personal items from several company trucks. Of course he played the race card as he always did with everyone.

Seems everyone has a "you fired me because I'm -----" issue these days.