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log book…..

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:01:36 +0000

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

driving over 14hr limit…elog

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:01:35 +0000

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

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:01:30 +0000

OPP Safety Blitz Targets Commercial Vehicles
CityNews
“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?

admin — Sat, 12 May 2012 04:01:32 +0000

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 →

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LifeOnTheRoad-TruckingNewsBlog/~3/E3J5_Xkp2Ls/

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

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 04:01:32 +0000

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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MVR question

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 04:01:32 +0000

So I was wondering why I hadn’t been getting any callbacks for jobs over the last couple months of applying, pretty much everywhere. Which is odd…

Source: http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/trucking-industry-regulations/177841-mvr-question.html

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Safety Equipment help

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 04:01:25 +0000

Can anyone tell me or send me to a site that lists a list of personal safety equipement needed in a transport truck for the state of Maine?

Source: http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/motor-carrier-questions-the-inside-scoop/177808-safety-equipment-help.html

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1999 freightliner Jake brake wiring

admin — Sun, 06 May 2012 04:01:27 +0000

I’ve got a 1999 freightliner short hood classic with a c12 that I’m going to put a set of jakes on. It’s got the wires tied up under the valve covers…

Source: http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/freightliner-forum/177667-1999-freightliner-jake-brake-wiring.html

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Non of the safety directors or DOTs business

admin — Sat, 05 May 2012 04:01:25 +0000

Ok a couple weeks ago, we were having some slow times. No trucking to be done due to plant closures for maint etc. So my boss asked me if I would…

Source: http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/trucking-industry-regulations/177441-non-of-safety-directors-dots-business.html

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The book(s) every trucker should read

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 04:01:30 +0000

I’ve read several that are good and several that were a waste of time. What is your favorite book on trucking?
* *The Good*

1. Melissa Grube:…

Source: http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/questions-from-new-drivers/177317-book-s-every-trucker-should-read.html

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