No APU, 5 minute idle, 90+ degrees - is this legal?

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by MustangMark83, May 21, 2011.

  1. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    You might not be far from it there.

    Years ago, in my accounting life, just stating my career, last century and all.

    The boss's son came back to work at the company. Big college degree, big company cpa experience.

    First thing he wanted was to get rid of all the long time people.

    Hire with entry level. Keeps employment cost lower, maximizes profit.

    It was taught in college. I attended the course as well.
     
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  3. ronin

    ronin Road Train Member

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    So, if someone has a degree, they're callous? I don't get the logic there... seems to me, if they have a degree, they studied and became more educated.
     
  4. truckerdave1970

    truckerdave1970 On Probation

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    Not What I said.
    It takes a college degree or a management position to be that calloused and uncaring.

    Since most of those types never drove a truck and don't know the difference between a fifth wheel, a flywheel, or a steering wheel, I suppose I shouldn't be surprised They don't care about us.

    Tell me what is the most important part of a tractor.











    THE LOOSE NUT BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL!!!
     
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  5. ronin

    ronin Road Train Member

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    "It takes a college degree or a management position to be so calloused and uncaring about us bottom of the barrel truck driver types"

    Your quote, not your modified version in your last post. Just sayin.... I have some college behind me, so should my feelings be on my sleeves?
     
  6. blackw900

    blackw900 The Grandfather of Flatbed

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    Usually...That's the most worthless part!

    Drivers and their BS is why I sold all but one of my trucks and promised myself that I would never again own more trucks than I can drive myself.

    Drivers lie, scam, steal, piss off customers and beat the crap out of your equipment! I see it out here everyday....I wouldn't give you 10 cents for most drivers!

    Most of them deserve far worse treatment than they get!
     
  7. brsims

    brsims Road Train Member

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    Yep yep. That's why I only want one truck. No other driver gets to beat the crap outta my rig!
     
  8. Tazz

    Tazz Road Train Member

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    You are wrong as usual.

    I delivered in Frederick, and Annapolis Md. Reloaded in Winchester Va and am heading to Richmond,Ky.

    But maybe I just magic my way there and don't drive. I know comprehension is a problem for you three (or four since the want to be medic decided to spout his brilliance) but when I answered that I drive for Titan Transfer you should have goten it.





    All that aside. I am curious why pointing out the failure of delta5's logic equates that I could not be a driver. Driver are incapable of simple logic in your belief?

    I know several that understand the principals discussed. Maybe it is the caliber your hanging with that would give you this belief.




    So I ask but a simple question.



    How does pointing out a person that earns money is under no obligation to explain to anyone how they spend it, disqualify me from delivering freight for compensation?
     
  9. Tazz

    Tazz Road Train Member

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    Geez more fairy tales to vilify me?

    Character is an attribute lacking in some. See any one that actually has a business degree understands the cost's of employee's. The total cost's including training, severence, retirement match..........



    Well the list is quite long. But you see those who like to play victim, and blame others will create fantstic scenario's explaining how evil big businessmen are. Well that and silliness about sun glasses getting them a ticket.



    I'll make you a deal. I'll quit exposing your BS for what it is, and you quit impersonating whatever in the heck it is your trying to be.
     
  10. Tazz

    Tazz Road Train Member

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    Yet you would sit there and not get paid detention, and it took them going out of business for you to not work there???????


    All your little soap opera aside that is telling. Better call shredfit. He'll blow that job and maybe you'll get a crack at it.
     
  11. delta5

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    Actually, I left early. The owner left town and went to Florida while oweing 40 drivers a months worth of pay at the end.
     
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