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As THawk says, many, many drivers [including this one] told FMCSA how ill conceived and counterproductive the change in HOS was, and nearly 10 years later, they're only making it worse. Apparently, Gov Rick Perry isn't the only one who believes "The more they scream, the more we know we're doing...

I have some nav questions, which will have to wait, as I may be having to take off any minute ;) but I wanted to say that my GPS sits in a beanbag on the dash, and when not in use it's covered by a cap that says ATF. Seems to discourage the bad guys, so far, lol. ;) Got a load, on my way!

ATeam's mention of combining the break with a fuel stop highlights one of my concerns: big truck drivers will simply take the 30 minute break while parked in the fuel aisle, because looking for a parking spot can easily double the downtime. Another concern is the focus on number of hours worked...

In Ohio today, Garmin is not showing the 70 mph, [first rule of computers: garbage in = garbage out], but I'm ok with that, because it doesn't show me 'speeding' at 67 mph. I hate when it shows speeding, because the numbers are red & I can't quite make them out. How can I keep it to 1 or 2...

Looking at the screen of an EOBR, with the categories to track: hours driven, hours left in 11, hours left in 14, hours until mandatory 8 [for break], hours left in 70, makes me wonder if the additional complexity just added isn't going to cause significantly more math 'errors' from drivers, and...

Welcome back, Gogetter, from another "not quite partner-worthy" D unit driver. :D

NAN: I've never seen an inspector manufacture a defect either, but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen. I have seen them cite one trivial violation in spite of more than 100 items that were perfect, so I believe that in some places, they are pressured to produce 'results' that justify their...

Maverick's list of people [linked] is one I'd be extremely proud to be on. Every person on that list made real and lasting contributions to our civilization. Their accomplishments are beyond question, their intelligence, ingenuity, creativity, and resolve has made our world a better place, and I...

Maverick's words aren't "wasted", contrary to your perception. I find his words are thoughtful and thought provoking, unlike broad dismissive statements that substitute glib factoids for actual knowledge. If you actually know a lot of people who prefer the easy way, and don't want to work hard...

Equating all Muslims with terrorists is like equating all Christians with abortion clinic bombers: just plain ignorant. The tiny fraction of terrorists do not represent the peaceful majority in either religion.

Glad I'm not the only one who can't b-ram juxtify and perambulate at the same time, lol. ;)

Los: laziness has zero to do with it. People have been saying exactly what you say for centuries - I believe Plato said it too, and so what? :rolleyes:

I don't dislike Christians, either. What I dislike is the presumption that their beliefs predominate [or should], because I disagree on both counts. I'd say the same about Jews, Muslims, or any religion that presumed the same, but it's only the Christians who are doing it. When people object...

The Puritans weren't called that for nothing, but I doubt there are many who would want to live under their rules, no matter how devout one is. Mandatory church attendance at least twice a week, no work or play on Sunday, [only religious study & contemplation], no dancing, playing cards, and a...

Bet if you announced that this guy is performing, OVM would find he actually likes the band after all, lol. ;) As for me, I like anything except marching bands & rap, long as it's live music. Even when it's pretty bad, live music is still pretty good!

Agree 100%. But I must say, the thread title had me puzzled over whether Load 1 has some new behavior rule regarding showering in one's pajamas. :o

Sthfl: I'm not interested in a part time career, but if I were, I'd be encouraged by your responses. You showed good judgement & great restraint, and I applaud that. Not that the flaming train wreck threads aren't all kinds of fun, but civility is a much smarter response. I'm hoping you succeed...

Maverick: what I disagree with is your contention that "a protective hand once placed on this country is being slowly removed". Huh? Was it really better long ago, when slavery was accepted, women couldn't vote, blacks couldn't even sit at the same lunch counter as whites [much less marry them]...

Please stop with the 'hate' characterization - it's a long way from dislike, distrust, disagreement, etc, to hate. It's just a current buzzword that loses authenticity from overuse. I don't hate Christians, period. Nor did I call you a liar - it's perfectly possible for people to see things...

No one suddenly 'becomes' gay later in life. They do, however, suddenly [or maybe not so much, but it just seems that way to everyone who isn't privy to their thoughts] decide to stop trying to convince everyone [including even themselves] that they are not gay, later in life. The negative...