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I was asked to provide the documentation I received from the FMCSA when I questioned them regarding OFF DUTY/DRIVING Regs. I gave examples to the FMCSA of using the truck to go to the store, (between loads) to playing tourist for weekend, (between loads). The verbal answer was as follows: You...

We have been busy, have not had a chance to post since the conference call. The HOS rules the EOBR uses are not the same as DOT HOS rules. Specifically when must you switch from "Off Duty" to "Driving" when you do not have a load on your truck. Under the DOT HOS rules, you can move your truck...

I read the 18 point plan the ATA presented, then hopped on E/O to see the reactions. None. To me, it certainly puts new meaning to neutering, as compared to the Canadian speed limiter issue. We need more members in OOIDA, the only voice of the independent trucker, not the ATA who...

We are in Canada, have been here since Tuesday, (Currently Thurs Mid Day). I would like to share what I have seen and heard from Canadians regarding the limiter(s). Scale houses are full of trucks being checked, most are open during the day, none at night that we have seen. (We have been back...

I am guessing that most in this forum get their fuel at T/A. I have been going thru fuel filters at a rapid rate since January. The current filter has 13K miles on it and it is very ready to be changed. Is anyone else drawing a correlation between dirty/watery fuel and T/A?

Here is a link that shows how to react when a blowout occurs. Links : Custom Semi Truck : Fastertruck.com : Diesel Semi Accessories The gist is the following. From a steering perspective, react as if a strong gust of wind hit you from the side. From a right foot perspective; Best -...

We are in our third Freightliner. All three truck's speedometers have not been accurate. In this truck we are going 62 when the speedometer says we are going 65. I have also run two checks on the odometer in this truck, I need to run one more just to be sure. The odometer says we have...