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Has anyone else heard about T/A and Petro coming out with a single card for both chains ? I usually don't fuel at T/A but have had repairs done at their shops . The people at the service desk advised me to get a rewards card to get bonus points from the repairs . When I applied at the kiosk it...

That was the complaint of the "hot fuel" issue and reason for OOIDA's unsuccessful lawsuit a few years ago . It was mentioned in several threads here nd members did acknowledge getting better mpg when they quit buying at Fkying J .

FMCSA does not "certify" sleeper berths if that is what you are talking about . They do have specifications that have to be met . This truck likely can be made to meet the specs but it takes more than a back seat that can fold into a bed . Part 393.76: Sleeper berths. - Federal Motor Carrier...

You are correct . This was a big issue while back and FMCSA does not use neck size or BMI as a criteria in qualification . The physician is supposed to question the driver about past history of sleep apnea , fatigue , or sleeping problems . It's the discretion of the doctor whether to reject...

Click the Step-By-Step Registration Guide under Help Me Register . It should answer your questions Registration & Assistance: USDOT Number/Operating Authority - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

I bet that system has them scratching their heads at the scalehouse .

No they aren't . 8 hours consecutive in a sleeper means exactly that . Part 395.8 (h) (1) Off-duty. Except for time spent resting in a sleeper berth, a continuous line shall be drawn between the appropriate time markers to record the period(s) of time when the driver is not on duty, is not...

http://www.dot.gov/ost/dapc/NEW_DOCS/subpart_o/40_287.pdf If a drug test shows positive the MRO can't contact the employer without first interviewing the driver . Here's the regulations . Overview of Drug and Alcohol Testing Rules (English) - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

That's what I remembered about them - they are accepted at a lot of small stations on secondary roads that don't take Comdata . They'd be real useful for a van driver .

Nobody is "forced " to do anything . How many expedite team runs are 22 hours or more ? How many runs are scheduled so you can't take an hour or two break even if it's on the clock ? The 10 hours off duty can be split 8 in the sleeper , 2 off duty .

Actually , if your cargo van isn't over 10,000 lbs. GVWR you can operate your van outside your state without authority unless you haul hazmat . Cargo vans are exempt from other Federal regulations just as they are from HOS and logging .

The union owns 55% Fiat finalizes deal to keep Chrysler alive - MarketWatch .

He mentioned a "Class B" Freighliner was offered . Although some Sprinters are Freightliners I'm certain he was referring to straight trucks . "Used to drive OTR for USX " means little . There are thousands of CDL-A drivers out there that used to drive OTR for USX . Only a small percentage...

The parking spaces are too narrow and will result in a lot off damage . They allow no room to maneuver . Truck News - Truck parking inadequate at some redesigned Ontario service centres

Trucks blowing you off the road may have this gadget . Illegal but shows the truck properly limited if checked at scales . FasterTruck.com - Where Safety comes First

This could get real political . Bring in immigrant workers ? Who will o.k. the visas ? New York Construction Workers Won't Build Ground Zero Mosque | Construction Citizen Blue Collar Corner Blog » The 911 Hard Hat Pledge However , the Hard Hat Pledge Facebook page shows less than 800 people...

Don't forget the enhanced driver's license .

People just get tired of answering the same questions over and over . Doing so also is a waste of space . Check the archives . There are dozens , maybe hundreds of answers to your question .

You shouldn't need a regulation to not exceed a tire's rating or to not have a tire inflated to proper pressure . It's just common sense . Lack of maintaing proper pressure is another bit of negligence attornies check out . Orlando, Florida Truck Accident Lawyer | Over/Under Inflated Tires and...

You'll get equal numbers of yes's and no's . I'm on the no side . While they offer the convenience of offering several benefits at one location you can find a better deal on all available services by shopping around . The most often made statement made by supporters is " They are the only ones...