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Several fleets seek exemptions from certain hours of service regs
https://www.ccjdigital.com/several-...a3c973&utm_term=newsletter-2-daily-position-2
One Example:
"Transco, which operates through McLane, is seeking an exemption from the 30-minute break requirement that would allow its drivers to take a 30-minute on-duty, non-driving break instead of the 30-minute off-duty break that is currently required."
"Transco’s drivers have breaks that include physical exercise several times a day at pickups and deliveries."
https://www.ccjdigital.com/several-...a3c973&utm_term=newsletter-2-daily-position-2
One Example:
"Transco, which operates through McLane, is seeking an exemption from the 30-minute break requirement that would allow its drivers to take a 30-minute on-duty, non-driving break instead of the 30-minute off-duty break that is currently required."
"Transco’s drivers have breaks that include physical exercise several times a day at pickups and deliveries."
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Amerifreight said that their drivers often fast from sunup to sundown, so a meal break isn't required!
Uber Freight launches trailer leasing platform
https://www.fleetowner.com/trailers...m=email&elq2=d04973b8dd6940f690f1cd65f0c2f042
https://www.fleetowner.com/trailers...m=email&elq2=d04973b8dd6940f690f1cd65f0c2f042
CRST Expedited gets waiver extension allowing pre-CDL drivers to run team
https://www.ccjdigital.com/crst-exp...a3c973&utm_term=newsletter-2-daily-position-1
"Regulations state a CLP holder must be accompanied by a CDL holder in the front seat of a truck while driving on public roads or highways. However, under the exemption, as long as the CLP holder has passed the CDL skills test, he or she can drive in team operations until returning to his or her home state to receive a CDL. FMCSA says through the end of 2016, CRST reported zero accidents to the agency involving drivers operating under the exemption."
https://www.ccjdigital.com/crst-exp...a3c973&utm_term=newsletter-2-daily-position-1
"Regulations state a CLP holder must be accompanied by a CDL holder in the front seat of a truck while driving on public roads or highways. However, under the exemption, as long as the CLP holder has passed the CDL skills test, he or she can drive in team operations until returning to his or her home state to receive a CDL. FMCSA says through the end of 2016, CRST reported zero accidents to the agency involving drivers operating under the exemption."
They have reported zero accidents operating under the exemption? Driving on the boardwalks doesn’t count apparently...
Pulling someone else’s trailer is nothing new. The thing that will make a difference is how much Uber will take from the O/O,or carrier off the top for the trailer rental, or fees associated with the final destination; like drop or spot charges, sort and segr. I doubt Uber will absorb all the accessorial charges.
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I’m so glad you clarified with the boardwalk comment but what about walking paths and beaches...are they included?
According CRST safety manager, Big Dave Outwest, walking paths and beaches are connected to boardwalks, so any issues with 1, connects to the others. So conceivedly, a driver could get stuck in sand, leave tire tracks in a walking path,or pieces of roof on same walking path, and as long as they end up on a boardwalk, it is just considered, A single chargeable, not multiple ...
FedEx drivers get physical excercise chasing freight.
Give FedEx exception from 30 min break as well.
Give FedEx exception from 30 min break as well.
Several fleets seek exemptions from certain hours of service regs
https://www.ccjdigital.com/several-fleets-seek-exemptions-from-certain-hours-of-service-regs/?utm_source=daily&utm_medium=email&utm_content=10-19-2018&utm_campaign=Commercial Carrier Journal&ust_id=124f9551466b2c5785e539d1cda3c973&utm_term=newsletter-2-daily-position-2
One Example:
"Transco, which operates through McLane, is seeking an exemption from the 30-minute break requirement that would allow its drivers to take a 30-minute on-duty, non-driving break instead of the 30-minute off-duty break that is currently required."
"Transco’s drivers have breaks that include physical exercise several times a day at pickups and deliveries."
Worth noting: "CRST reported zero accidents to the agency involving drivers operating under the exemption." Perhaps they failed to REPORT that one, to the agency.
Just shows that hauling freight is a hot commodity, right now. Everyone wants in on the action.
Hauling freight for some companies though with strings attached in the fine print of the contract....
<insert sarcasm>
Can Carriers Hire Enough Drivers to Support Booming Truck Orders?
https://www.truckinginfo.com/317345/can-carriers-hire-enough-drivers-to-support-booming-truck-orders
From where I sit, I see significant numbers of rentals (trucks and trailers) taking up the slack. Of course the number of trucks/trailers on the deadline contributes to the equipment shortage too.
If we did have the equipment we needed, then the problem would be drivers to fill them.
https://www.truckinginfo.com/317345/can-carriers-hire-enough-drivers-to-support-booming-truck-orders
From where I sit, I see significant numbers of rentals (trucks and trailers) taking up the slack. Of course the number of trucks/trailers on the deadline contributes to the equipment shortage too.
If we did have the equipment we needed, then the problem would be drivers to fill them.
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"Drivers"? Heavens no. Companies ran out of them years ago.
Ok so ocean lines got out of chassis rental due to the headaches of repair and maint.
So the carriers will get paid less so uber can build up the rainy day repair fund for these rentals.
Nothing that earth shattering like they make it seem
So the carriers will get paid less so uber can build up the rainy day repair fund for these rentals.
Nothing that earth shattering like they make it seem
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They’d better take the money that’s been allocated for driver recruiting and add it to their autonomous truck fund...they’re gonna need it!!
Correction... "making" the extra pieces!!
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