What are supposed to be the benefits of the new HOS? I see none

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by NewNashGuy, Jun 18, 2013.

  1. ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    How do you think they paid for the post committee party?
     
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  3. Ridgeline

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    Ah true ... but I think they haven't filmed in Alaska in a couple seasons. This guy was watching the Canadian version of IRT.
     
  4. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    Their hours are even better than Alaska.

    They did both of them last year.
     
  5. SHO-TYME

    SHO-TYME Road Train Member

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    We get to work less, I guess there is some benefit there. (This comment LOADED with sarcasm.)
     
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  6. NewNashGuy

    NewNashGuy Road Train Member

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    For some reason when the government sees that their new idea failed they expand on it instead.
     
  7. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    O.K. , explain the benefits of having to work over 70 hours a week to survive .
     
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  8. Ghost Ryder

    Ghost Ryder Road Train Member

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    You didn't get the memo? Trucking isn't a 9-5 job. It's 24/7. If people feel that they need to be slave-driven to survive, let them feel that way and continue not having much of a personal life. As long as they stay with the slave-driven companies, you and I can enjoy our 9-5 M-F tucking jobs.
     
  9. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    I'm retired . I'm allowed to earn $15,000 a year and still get full benefits . Already did that this year .
    Next year I might work for my county road department . They hire part-time drivers and equipment operators for 6 months in good weather .
     
  10. Roadmedic

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    You just retired. If you were working early in the year as full time, those wages are not calculated for the limitation. You can earn the maximum monthly.
     
  11. ironpony

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    Goin' fishin' for the summer? If ya are, good for you!! :biggrin_25525:
     
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