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More of the same from Department of Transportation in 2011

With 2010 being labeled as the year to forget, because of the most idiotic rules and regulations that have ever been forced upon trucking in general. I thought with a new year – 2011 – things would change a little, … Continue reading

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Distracted Driving – Should be the same for ALL Drivers

The Department of Transportation Secretary has been working to ‘fight’ distracted driving ever since taking the position within the DOT. And he is succeeding in getting laws passed that I feel are just “feel good” legislation’s by individual states that … Continue reading

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‘Misleading’ Distracted Driving Study – DOT Not Happy

When the DOT suggested banning the use of hand held devices for sending and receiving of text messages and or email by commercial truck and bus drivers – they did so without a good study in my opinion. They caught … Continue reading

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Enforcing ‘No Texting’ Ban – How

As many of you already know I very much dislike this “No Texting” ban set upon truck drivers. It’s not so much the rule, but it is how they came about the conclusion that it is a “problem” in the … Continue reading

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America Moves by Trucks – Not Bicycles, Buses or Trains

When I hear United States Department of Transportation – I instantly think of the trucking industry. But I guess that is just because I have been involved in trucking and have dealt with the Department of Transportation about trucking. But, … Continue reading

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Proof – DOT not concerned about Trucking Safety

I know I have been harping and complaining about this topic for a while now. I am hoping that I keep harping about this and just maybe someone in the right place and high enough up on the totem pole … Continue reading

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MCSAC First Order of Business – Distracted Driving

Who would have thought? Distracted Driving is a problem – but evidently not for truck drivers – according to all the accident statistics. But Ray LaHood is “obsessed” with distracted driving and since he oversees what FMCSA and MCSAC does, … Continue reading

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