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log book…..

17 May, 00:01, by admin

I want to switch to doing my log book on the computer, and get rid of the papers
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I have a program its the same exact set up as my paper,

Source: http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/trucking-industry-regulations/178656-log-book.html

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driving over 14hr limit…elog

15 May, 00:01, by admin

So i had like 10 mins till my 14 ran out because my load that should of been ready wasn’t and i couldn’t park overnight there so i found a walmart…

Source: http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/questions-from-new-drivers/178473-driving-over-14hr-limit-elog.html

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Ontario highway 24hr safety blitz targets truckers

14 May, 00:01, by admin

OPP Safety Blitz Targets Commercial Vehicles
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“Trucks are supposed to have speed limiters on them, so that’s another thing we’ll be looking for,” he added. The Ministry of Transportation and Ministry of
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ONTARIO CANADA – AUG 18 2010 — Truck drivers will be the target of a safety blitz today as the Ontario Provincal Police (OPP) attempt to crack down on aggressive motorists. Read More about here: http://news.therecord.com/News/Local/article/762528

The will be checking speed governor settings on semi-trucks and big-rigs. Speed Limiters must be set at 65mph, 105kph, or lower. $250.00 fines will be issued.

The device to the right is know as an EZ-Tap, a hand held ECM/ECU Data extractor that is plugged into the truck computer. Data is downloaded into the device and plugged into a laptop computer where speed governor settings are analyzed.

Source: http://fastertruck.com/news/1/Ontario-highway-24hr-safety-blitz-targets-truckers.html

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Day or Night ? When do Truckers Prefer to Drive?

12 May, 00:01, by admin

Trucking is a 24/7 job, which means drivers have steered their rigs in all conditions, at every hour of the day. This lead us to ask the question: When do truckers prefer to drive, during the day or the night? … Continue reading

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i have quite a few tips to surviving in werner for newbies

11 May, 00:01, by admin

I am no longer with werner, im now local, however i survived 8 mo and ran into a few people that helped me survive those 8 mo. The first 2 months…

Source: http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/werner/178153-i-have-quite-few-tips-surviving.html

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