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From: John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 11:32 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues
On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 06:34 AM, Tom Scordato wrote:
An
industry which should have
On Wed, Feb 01, 2006 at 07:04:35PM -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Yep, I had to take a pee test before I could even APPLY for my CDL. And
yes, standards are WAY more strict. For example, its illegal to carry a
firearm in a commercial vehicle with a CDL, even if you hold a conceal
and
uhhh, California doesnt have much say so about it, its a national thing.
Kevin wrote:
On Wed, Feb 01, 2006 at 07:04:35PM -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Yep, I had to take a pee test before I could even APPLY for my CDL. And
yes, standards are WAY more strict. For example, its illegal to
On Wednesday 01 February 2006 5:51, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
so lets here some of those idiot 4 wheeler driver stories. I always
love those.
I think anyone living in the Sonoran desert basin of Arizona has a few- we see
'em in the news constantly.
When it rains hard in the desert around
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Some truckers already make that kind of money, my dads neighbor makes
more than that. They already have sat tracking and can monitor speeds
etc, luther can probably tell you about that. What is lower speeds
going to do? Its a proven fact that lower speeds cause MORE
R A Bennell wrote:
Recent article in our local paper says that the average age of truckers
these days is climbing. Young people are not interested in the job and there
is a shortage of drivers. Expect things to get worse before they get better.
Does a CDL require an annual physical exam,
not sure about annual, but yes, you have to have to pass DOT physical to
get CDL
David Brodbeck wrote:
R A Bennell wrote:
Recent article in our local paper says that the average age of truckers
these days is climbing. Young people are not interested in the job and there
is a shortage of
lee wrote:
Apparently, some folks don't realize that a four wheel drive is not a
submarine.
You haven't seen the commercials for Jeep SUVs in recent years, have you?
You can park those things completely under water, start them up and drive
right out of the ocean. They don't even get wet
Mitch Haley wrote:
I first read that in a motorcycle magazine when I was a teenager. Having
a preplanned strategy for if this bozo tries to kill me does work. When
the other driver does try to kill me, my contingency plan is implemented
faster than I can think.
There's a related saying, in
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
not sure about annual, but yes, you have to have to pass DOT physical to
get CDL
Thanks. That's reassuring.
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Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 2:57 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues
On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 01:37 PM, Tom Scordato wrote:
John to answer your question no I would not mind paying more.
I know I would. You would
On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 02:14 PM, Gary Hurst wrote:
I am more than a little dismayed at the demise of the quality of the
professional truck driver. not long ago, the big rig driver would
often be
an exemplar for safe and courteous driving. today, trucks scare me
more
than
Well said Kaleb.
The trucks I maintain haul parts for Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Chrysler, US
Mail, and other high priority (JIT) freight. Many times our trailer is
live loaded/unloaded (mostly Toyota) onto the assembly line and other
times it sits less than 4 hours before parts are used on
Oh yea, I was going to mention the technology is out there to control the
trucks ECM through the satellite. Commands can be sent (like shut down at
next stop), read engine codes, and many other goodies.
On Wed, 01 Feb 2006 21:20:28 -0600, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Well
Huh? - Please explain. I don't see the relationship ---
A direct result of drug testing. Its affected many other industries
too.
Johnny B.
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'90 300D 243K, Rattled
'87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car
'81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car
'78 450SLC
On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 11:04 PM, OK Don wrote:
A direct result of drug testing. Its affected many other
industries
too.
Johnny B.
There are a plethora of great workers from all walks of life that use
drugs recreationally ie: not high on the job. A study shows that
yep
John Berryman wrote:
On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 11:04 PM, OK Don wrote:
A direct result of drug testing. Its affected many other
industries
too.
Johnny B.
There are a plethora of great workers from all walks of life that use
drugs recreationally ie: not high on
Two Words - Diesel and Snorkel
Randy B
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Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 5:43 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues
On Wednesday 01 February 2006 5:51
] Trucking Industry the Saga continues
R A Bennell wrote:
Two Words - Diesel and Snorkel
If you try to cross five feet of running water I guarantee you'll be on
the evening news, snorkel or no. If the water's moving fast it only
takes a couple of feet to sweep a truck downstream. Water is dense
Traveling on I-83 on my way to DC on business from Bellefonte PA. Place in
Harrisburg where you have to off ramp on I -83 to get back on I-83. Ramp
and up take to ramp are on a curve. Well Traffic was stopped on the ramp.
I saw this in time and slowed down and left my usual three car
On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 06:34 AM, Tom Scordato wrote:
An
industry which should have the same safety standards as lets say the
aerospace industry or maritime industry, is certainly lacking, big
time, yet
on a day by day basis affects as many if not more people.
I guess you
:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Tom Scordato
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 3:34 AM
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Subject: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues
Traveling on I-83 on my way to DC on business from Bellefonte PA. Place in
Harrisburg where you have to off ramp on I -83 to get back
I just had to say something here because, besides presently owning and
driving a 115 and a 107 (...and the old 123--gone but not forgotten), I
drive an 18-wheeler for a living most of the time and have done so for
over 30 years.
Foremost in my mind when I am approaching any situation on the road
I also am in the trucking industry, managing the maintenance and repair of over
220 semi's, all from my computer and phone. When I'm in my 4 wheeler(I also
posess a CDL), I constantly see reasons why we should have regulations similar
to those in the commercial traffic realm. Many
:32 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues
On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 06:34 AM, Tom Scordato wrote:
An
industry which should have the same safety standards as lets say the
aerospace industry or maritime industry, is certainly lacking, big
time, yet
on a day by day
, 2006 12:56 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues
I just had to say something here because, besides presently owning and
driving a 115 and a 107 (...and the old 123--gone but not forgotten), I
drive an 18-wheeler for a living most of the time and have done so for
over 30
You mean like we do our folks in the military? [Sorry, just could not
resist.]
On 2/1/06, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
A) pay truckers a decent salary (may I suggest 75,000 to 100K ? a year
plus
benefits factor in inflation) to be away from their families
--
1977 240D
1983 VW
Our nation would be better off to double the salaries of our Teachers. This
would attract more teachers that can and leave the option open to fire those
who cannot and not have to worry about no one wanting to fill the position.
~
~You mean like we do our folks in the military? [Sorry, just
I am more than a little dismayed at the demise of the quality of the
professional truck driver. not long ago, the big rig driver would often be
an exemplar for safe and courteous driving. today, trucks scare me more
than drunks.
On 2/1/06, Robert M Doran [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I just had
a one finger salute. They just do
not know any better.
Randy B
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Luther Gulseth
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 10:22 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues
I also
On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 01:37 PM, Tom Scordato wrote:
John to answer your question no I would not mind paying more.
I know I would. You would too , you're just caught up in the moment.
We are the
most spoiled society on earth when it comes to that.
We're
Everyone is King of the Road.
~
~I am amazed (but I should not be) when someone cuts me off when
~I have ther right of way and then gives me a one finger salute. They just do
~not know any better.
~
~Randy B
~
--
Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (230,xxx kmi)
'82 300CD (158,222 kmi)
'90
At the risk of getting a full-blown discussion started which will
ultimately solve ALL the world's problems, I'll add a few more selected
comments:
Paying truckers a decent salary is fine, but most of the truckers I talk
with are not so dissatisfied with their salaries as much as they are
Robert M Doran wrote:
Foremost in my mind when I am approaching any situation on the road is
the anticipation of what would be the most inappropriate (read: stupid)
thing that another driver could do and then plan what my reaction would
be to it.
I first read that in a motorcycle magazine
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