Have An Opinion? I Know.. The Dang FMCSA Again.... But ?!?
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I responded. I also linked articles showing the dangers of split speed limits as well as articles relating to the fault found in accidents of semi trucks vs 4 wheelers. It comes to a point where when overall miles are taken into account, we are much safer overall than the general motoring public yet idiots with money and lobbyists in their pockets at the ATA think they will somehow have an impact. Maybe, just maybe, they should put more focus on educating the general public, rather than pointing the finger at us every step of the way.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
Speed limiters will make us all safer just like the ELDs did.....NOT.
I'm all for it, right after they are required for all the 4 wheelers and 2 wheelers.
Dragon and PackRat… I echo your thoughts on this. Totally agree. Trying to solve a problem that isn’t understood, almost always makes it worse.
The questions don’t even look like they’re asking for driver input, just logistics on how to implement.
It looks to me like an attempt to say they tried to engage drivers before they ram some idiotic plan down our throats. Typical government bs. ☹️
The company I drive for limits my speed. They have decades of trucking experience with thousands of trucks and drivers.
I trust their judgement. What I don’t trust is the ignorant government pencil pushers trying to further impose regulations.
I’ll trust my own judgement. I haven’t had a governor for all but two months of my career and have been just fine. And those two months were Schneider.
The company I drive for limits my speed. They have decades of trucking experience with thousands of trucks and drivers.
I trust their judgement. What I don’t trust is the ignorant government pencil pushers trying to further impose regulations.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Thanks, y'all.
I'm just following along, and learning (or churning) as well.
Appreciate it. Interesting, at best, eh?
~ Anne & Tom ~
(Yeah, the ole' guy is off today....!)
ps: Stevo Reno ... I DIDN'T say 'Fat Guy!' (he's losing weight!)
I responded. I also linked articles showing the dangers of split speed limits as well as articles relating to the fault found in accidents of semi trucks vs 4 wheelers. It comes to a point where when overall miles are taken into account, we are much safer overall than the general motoring public yet idiots with money and lobbyists in their pockets at the ATA think they will somehow have an impact. Maybe, just maybe, they should put more focus on educating the general public, rather than pointing the finger at us every step of the way.
I'm definitely going to look for yours; hopefully it's viewable to the 'motoring public.' Thanks!
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
I commented. Last thing is drivers need is more damn regulations. The damn four wheelers are causing most of the accidents on the roads, but let's punish the truck drivers.
If they impose speed limiters, I am 100% going to be that guy they gets next to the truck in the other lane and rides next to him/her for 100 miles. Sorry not sorry. If we all do it it won't take long for the government to change their minds about this dumb idea.
Sorry not sorry.
I commented. Last thing is drivers need is more damn regulations. The damn four wheelers are causing most of the accidents on the roads, but let's punish the truck drivers.
If they impose speed limiters, I am 100% going to be that guy they gets next to the truck in the other lane and rides next to him/her for 100 miles. Sorry not sorry. If we all do it it won't take long for the government to change their minds about this dumb idea.
Sorry not sorry.
Clogging up the lanes is a recipe for road rage. If I encounter a truck running at my speed, I just get behind him and let my cruise control do all the work and worrying.
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Howdy, guys & gals!
Posted in 'diaries' first...mea culpa.
Just wondering, guys & gals. Not like the FMCSA ever 'really' listens; look at parking (or lack of.)
But, anyway.... they may just DO THIS, because .. they can ! (?!?)
Speed Limiter Mandate .. FMCSA wants to HEAR y'all!
Thoughts?!??!
~ Anne ~
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
CSA:
Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)
The CSA is a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) initiative to improve large truck and bus safety and ultimately reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities that are related to commercial motor vehicle
FMCSA:
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
The FMCSA was established within the Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000. Their primary mission is to prevent commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries.
What Does The FMCSA Do?
Fm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.