The New CSA 2010 rules can end your carer !

Because you learn the hard way.

 

Everyone has been a company driver in the past and whether they admit it or not, I am sure they have had to run on the illegal side.

I am also sure there are many that ridicule just to show they are better than anyone else. I just let them rant.

The fact that you posted what happened and the ease of which it could happen, should open some eyes. You did not have to be speeding for the officer to claim you were and pull you over.

I would not let them bother you. The water is well past the bridge now.

 

You just don't get it do you.



I drive a company truck. But I drive for myself. Forced dispatch is a myth. Neither my company, my dispatcher, or anyone can make me turn that key in an illegal manner. No one and people that use fear as an excuse for their actions are a great reason for the demise of this industry!

All you talk of doing what you have to do, and jeopardizing you record, your job, and your career is what I am talking about. I call BS on every #### bit of it. Companies need good clean drivers now more than ever.

Brokers and customers are now examining the SMS as a deciding factor in whom they deal with. People like you and others that are to #### job scared to stand your ground when coerced are the reason behind the program. So yes I am glad it is working and I hope you take one lesson from this. Everything counts and it is your responsibility to be compliant. Not the dispatcher to monitor your hours or well being. Not the cops to cut you a break.


So yes I do enjoy the fact the system is starting to work. I hope drivers begin to grow the backbone they should have had all along. Sadly it will not be they will just be more scared of losing their career instead of just their job.

It has already started by people blaming the officers for their lack of leniency instead of blaming dispatchers for their lack of understanding, when they should look in the mirror and ask themselves why they chose to violate the law.

 

Gee I thought forced dispatch only meant that you had to take what load they gave you. Of course they can't force you to do it illegally. Haven't been on this forum long but it's making me feel like I did when I decided to shut my cb off for good.

 

If you're dispatched on a load, can't make the schedule and communicate in a timely manner - you're covered. If dispatch then threatens your job (make sure its on QualComm) and demands that you run illegally, they've violated federal law. You're entitled to sue and recover civil damages - if you're fired you can demand reinstatement. Its part of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_Transportation_Assistance_Act

 

Prime paid Good money to learn about THAT,

 

Agreed, but not in terms of CSA. That was a mistake made by one employee (a dispatcher) who violated a serious company and safety policy. Shall we keep it on topic?

 

We the drivers have to end this myth. And no I am not just talking about illegal moves. The company can not force you to drive anywhere. Now you may end you contract with them at that point but they can not make you do anything.

People constantly use an excuse of fear, coercion, and force to explain their actions. Horse hockey. Without drivers their trucks sit. Without good clean drivers they may not even get loads now.

Drivers have this mentallity that they are being hired by their company. I hired my company from my many choices to provide my truck. I chose them not the other way around, and I can change my choice.

 

I guess you call 911 and say. If I follow these rules I'll break these rules, if I break these Rules I'll be following these rules. I am so confused by your rules, Can you help me?.....