My Qualcomm Sucks.
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This came across my Qualcomm this morning, which kind of seems to render this Big Brother gadgetry redundant and a bit of a moot point.
Yeah, my company sent a message saying our quallcoms will be updated tonight to reflect the suspension of those two regs. I would love to see a message that says you can now "pause" your 14 hr clock if it is being eaten up by crappy shippers and consignees, or, you are tired and to be safe you need to get some sleep.
Damn, that too. I am so tired. We do not submit papers though. It is all quallcom.
Consignee:
The customer the freight is being delivered to. Also referred to as "the receiver". The shipper is the customer that is shipping the goods, the consignee is the customer receiving the goods.
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.
Qualcomm:
Omnitracs (a.k.a. Qualcomm) is a satellite-based messaging system with built-in GPS capabilities built by Qualcomm. It has a small computer screen and keyboard and is tied into the truck’s computer. It allows trucking companies to track where the driver is at, monitor the truck, and send and receive messages with the driver – similar to email.BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
- Underestimate body fat for older adults or other people with low muscle mass
- Overestimate body fat for people who are very muscular and physically fit
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
This came across my Qualcomm this morning, which kind of seems to render this Big Brother gadgetry redundant and a bit of a moot point.
What is going on with the easing of federal regulations I have been hearing about? The suspension of the 34 hour reset rules and now not having to type useless vehicle inspection reports everyday.
Everything government does is always expanding regulation and complications. They never retract any of these things. Something aint right.
Always assume it's for the votes...always.
Qualcomm:
Omnitracs (a.k.a. Qualcomm) is a satellite-based messaging system with built-in GPS capabilities built by Qualcomm. It has a small computer screen and keyboard and is tied into the truck’s computer. It allows trucking companies to track where the driver is at, monitor the truck, and send and receive messages with the driver – similar to email.
I vote for "ZoneOut!!" . . . if it gets to my truck it's going the way of the "Lane Control" and "Collision Avoidance" systems . . . no further comment needed
Jopa
Only loads going to the Northeast, like there's a "truck fairy" in Eastern Pennsylvania that magically runs you out of hours or tears up your truck just before you had to go into Jersey. Amazing how that happens!
...you mean there ISN'T a "Truck Fairy" in Eastern Pennsylvania?? Oh, go ahead, burst ALL of my bubbles . . . I know there is a Rain God there, though, because I have never set foot (or pedal, if you prefer) there and NOT have it rain at some point . . .
Jopa
What is going on with the easing of federal regulations I have been hearing about? The suspension of the 34 hour reset rules and now not having to type useless vehicle inspection reports everyday.
Everything government does is always expanding regulation and complications. They never retract any of these things. Something aint right.
It all comes down to who is getting paid by someone that wants something and who is then whispering in who's ear. Sounds like some big money is moving about at Caribou Coffee across the street from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Aprils Fools Perhaps, I get a funny feeling that it's a way to increase revenue. My interpretation we aren't going to check your DVIR reports unless we find a problem. So the government cleaned up reporting violations so well the states aren't getting enough revenue from failure to do DVIR reports. So lets leave it to drivers and see which ones don't do one.
I think most company drivers or drivers working for large companies will be safe. My reasoning is that it still will be part of your duties as a driver for that said company. By law your still have to perform this duty and lets be honest it's a lot safer for everyone when you do them. But it may catch 12 for small companies and owner operators that may slack on the law.
Find an equipment violation and double up on fines if no report was made. Be safe do your reports
Owner Operator:
An owner-operator is a driver who either owns or leases the truck they are driving. A self-employed driver.
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Yeah, my company sent a message saying our quallcoms will be updated tonight to reflect the suspension of those two regs. I would love to see a message that says you can now "pause" your 14 hr clock if it is being eaten up by crappy shippers and consignees, or, you are tired and to be safe you need to get some sleep.
Consignee:
The customer the freight is being delivered to. Also referred to as "the receiver". The shipper is the customer that is shipping the goods, the consignee is the customer receiving the goods.
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.
Qualcomm:
Omnitracs (a.k.a. Qualcomm) is a satellite-based messaging system with built-in GPS capabilities built by Qualcomm. It has a small computer screen and keyboard and is tied into the truck’s computer. It allows trucking companies to track where the driver is at, monitor the truck, and send and receive messages with the driver – similar to email.HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.