Comments By Kramer

Don't forget to mention that Peterbilt and Kenworth are both owned by Paccar.

It is a well known mathematical fact that every city has the worst traffic... so does every state.

The traffic in my driveway is the worst traffic anywhere.

It seems like it would not be very difficult to fabricate a plate to mount behind the spare tire - using the same bracket that supports the spare.

And upon that plate, secure a bicycle mounting bracket or hanger.

And how did we get from bicycles to talking about Paul's long coat hanger?

Tina,

Your steward, local president or business manager, and even the company people (terminal manager, HR manager, etc) should all have a copy of your CBA. You should have a copy as well. Your steward or any one of your officers will provide a copy for you. The local must provide a copy for you when you request it.

Rick said:

If you were running from a 90 to your HOME - yes. To a truck stop/rest area - NO.

Been reading this thread with interest.

Rick, I don't see the difference.

What if the truck stop is my designated parking area for my truck during my home time? Or what if I'm taking my home time some place where I don't normally go - and therefore park the truck at the TS during my off-duty time? Or perhaps I'm just taking a 34 hour reset at the TS, or my 10 hour reset...?

Off duty is off duty is it not? So driving line 5 to the TS to spend off duty time seems to meet the letter (if not the intent) of the rule.

Your thoughts?

Why does the asking of dumb questions always require a defense of the person asking the question?

I don't believe that I am dumb, but I do often ask dumb questions. Nothing wrong with that, is there?

Congratulations, Paul.

I've encountered rocks like that before...

... and one turkey as well. I really thought that it would end up in the seat next to me if not in my lap.

That does suck.

At least Savannah has some mild weather for you. And at least your first missed appointment was not due to an error on your part.

Thanks, Jonathan.

I'll be going with Celadon, testing at their training facility and attending orientation at their headquarters and main terminal in Indianapolis.