My Life As A Rookie Driver
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Well, they replaced the tire. It doesn't look like the other tires. Also...Do I need to replace the quarter fender? It got all bent to hell.
Quarter fenders are not required by DOT. So you can wait until you get to a terminal and have them change it. Just make sure and let someone know that it will need to be replaced.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
Quarter fenders are not required by DOT. So you can wait until you get to a terminal and have them change it. Just make sure and let someone know that it will need to be replaced.
I already did that. Thanks,
Dave
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
As far as the quarter fender goes, the company said what others here are saying. As far as "throwing" a "gator" goes, I didn't. It wrapped itself around the inner hub and axle.
Today was soooo much better. Some parts of Indiana and Ohio, it rained so hard I could hardly see the cars in front of me. But, the tires remained intact.
Dave
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
Here's one. I have three hours left on my 14, and I am waiting for a dock and the cost of a lumper so I can put in a P.O. request. Also trying to figure out where I'll stop for the night.
Dave
Anyone ever run out their 14 while in a dock while being unloaded.
Dave
Dave ....I always was "off duty" or in the "sleeper"while waiting to get loaded or unloaded...The only time it's a problem is if its a hand unload.....If you run out of hours at a shipper or receiver and they insist you have to leave, that's a problem..
Shipper:
The customer who is shipping the freight. This is where the driver will pick up a load and then deliver it to the receiver or consignee.
I should add that when I was driving, I didn't have electronic logs...With the old paper logs, I could save hours and use them when needed..In your situation, I would try and take the 10 hr break there...If they won't let you, call your company and explain..Let THEM make the decision...CYA
Electronic Logs:
Electronic Onboard Recorder
Electronic Logbook
A device which records the amount of time a vehicle has been driven. If the vehicle is not being driven, the operator will manually input whether or not he/she is on duty or not.
I should add that when I was driving, I didn't have electronic logs...With the old paper logs, I could save hours and use them when needed..In your situation, I would try and take the 10 hr break there...If they won't let you, call your company and explain..Let THEM make the decision...CYA
There is nothing like paper logs. They can always be "amended" whenever the situation dictates. However, I think a lot of companies went to e-log because of too much "amending" by drivers.
Dave
Electronic Logs:
Electronic Onboard Recorder
Electronic Logbook
A device which records the amount of time a vehicle has been driven. If the vehicle is not being driven, the operator will manually input whether or not he/she is on duty or not.
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I have to tell you.....TRUE EXCITEMENT... is cruising down the hiway, and having a steer tire blow...now that there is exciting....you'll leave a seat pucker over that event.