Ours are set at 10mph over. I've got an 18 and so far no break checking. But it's hard to get more then 10 over on a highway with an 80mph limit.Better talk to the OD guys. Theirs report speed.
Ours are set at 10mph over. I've got an 18 and so far no break checking. But it's hard to get more then 10 over on a highway with an 80mph limit.Better talk to the OD guys. Theirs report speed.
Will these operate with a special pin/ring for attaching straps like the old trailers? The ones we have are almost completely useless due to the rarity of these special pins. And how did those beams get so bent up over the years? None of my freight is deckable for delivery or pick up so I am more concerned with having rings to secure hazmat.8-29-17
We watched an educational video on the return of the Captive Beam System. Yes, the captive beams (of Watkins fame) will be returning to the fleet. New purchases, beginning with vans will have them. The video shows the new and improved design, as well as instructions on proper usage.
Actually it's the Bendix system that uses GPS to "read" the speed limit and at 5mph over it'll beep to let you know you're speeding, at 10 mph over it'll apply the engine brake to slow you down...haven't heard of any "events being triggered" for this...yet...since they're allegedly not watching videos for this.Here's another issue, our local safety guy says the 2018 tractors, the camera reads the speed limit signs, and if you're driving 5+ over the limit, will activate the engine brake and foundation brakes (axles) to reduce speed, while sending a video to the company for coaching.
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RR, thanks. My new Pete R209xx just arrived, haven't driven it yet. Does it work at any speed, or just above 55 like the tailgating issue?Actually it's the Bendix system that uses GPS to "read" the speed limit and at 5mph over it'll beep to let you know you're speeding, at 10 mph over it'll apply the engine brake to slow you down...haven't heard of any "events being triggered" for this...yet...since they're allegedly not watching videos for this.
We've ran into issues where construction zones are present with reduced speeds due to construction being done at night. The trucks are automatically slowing down during the daytime for "speeding" even though there's no construction work being done and there's no reduced speed limit....very frustrating to say the least!!
Ours are set at 10mph over. I've got an 18 and so far no break checking. But it's hard to get more then 10 over on a highway with an 80mph limit.
My concern, as well.Will these operate with a special pin/ring for attaching straps like the old trailers? The ones we have are almost completely useless due to the rarity of these special pins. And how did those beams get so bent up over the years? None of my freight is deckable for delivery or pick up so I am more concerned with having rings to secure hazmat.
Again, I agree. FWIW, Express trailers have heavy duty recessed eyelets in the floor, perfect for securing anything too short for the wall track.Looking at the track I am not so sure the current pegs will work in their track. The shape of the track seems like a different design. Single level of pails on a pallet are my highest concern for securing so how far down the wall the track goes is most important to me.
Still trying to digest there being another ***** in a Pete.For some reason RC has vanished into thin air. Imagine that.
Watch for the annual Communication Effectiveness Survey in Nov.
I did notice a different look to the video. Different production methods seemed evident.
Also, the deadline for entry into 2018 Freight Handling Competition being 12/8/2017, it seems that information on it has been almost zero, beyond the mention in the video. Anyone else seen or heard anything?