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U.S. proposes cellphone ban for truck drivers

They aren't too bad when they are newer, but as they wear, they can get slick. And once you break traction with those, you're done.


I definately prefer duals.


j-mac
I suppose twice the tires equal twice the tire edges, which would seem to help, at least in preventing sliding sideways...
 
I suppose twice the tires equal twice the tire edges, which would seem to help, at least in preventing sliding sideways...


Duals work in a method where you actually have more tread making contact with the road surface at any given time. So say in wet, or snowy conditions you might break traction with say one sides axle. That with a Super single is 1/8 of your total pulling force, where as with duals, it is still fundamentally 1/8 but because you have actually 8 separate tires making contact, your power is doubled.


j-mac
 
As far as a "ban" goes, we already have laws for crap like this, "reckless driving"


Now onto truck drivers....


Many are complete and utter dooshbags, flipping into the left lane 20 under the speed limit to try to pass another truck cutting off cars going the speed limit.

tailgaiting folks when they are banned in the left lane.......


Not clearing ice off the tops of thier trucks....

the list goes on. Now there are some good drivers out there, but far to many truck drivers are complete assholes.....
 
As far as a "ban" goes, we already have laws for crap like this, "reckless driving"


Now onto truck drivers....


Many are complete and utter dooshbags, flipping into the left lane 20 under the speed limit to try to pass another truck cutting off cars going the speed limit.

tailgaiting folks when they are banned in the left lane.......


Not clearing ice off the tops of thier trucks....

the list goes on. Now there are some good drivers out there, but far to many truck drivers are complete assholes.....

a lot like car/suv/pickup drivers I have seen motoring down the road. assxxxxx are not limited to truck drivers.
 
As far as a "ban" goes, we already have laws for crap like this, "reckless driving"

Ok, I guess....


Now onto truck drivers....


Many are complete and utter dooshbags, flipping into the left lane 20 under the speed limit to try to pass another truck cutting off cars going the speed limit.


Um, Rev I gotta take issue with the rest of this post from you....Trucks moving into the left lane aren't doing that to piss you off, or to hamper your progress on the highway. Many are doing that to keep their speed up on grade, saving fuel milage, as well as keeping a clear lane to drive in for safety purposes. Also many turn on their flashers long before they actually make that move, so possibly if you paid attention, and allowed them a lane to pass safely, rather than speeding up to block them in, they wouldn't have to cut you off.

tailgaiting folks when they are banned in the left lane.......

I never agree with tailgating, especially in my rig, but I too have seen it happen. And when I do, if it is egregious I usually say something on my CB.

Not clearing ice off the tops of thier trucks....

Covered this earlier, but let me ask just how you would propose we do this? Trailer tops are in most cases made of thin aluminum, or plastic which wont support the weight of a man up there shoveling. Not to mention the time involved. We have as it stands now, 14 hours split between 11 hours of driving time, and 3 hours of on duty not driving time to get our loads safely to their destinations. And now some want that driving time cut further. Now, my average load travels about 570 miles one way, with a truck capped at 62mph. I want you to do the math. Us "doochbags" as you put it, need to keep a schedule so that you fine citizens can have your goods. Traffic jams, weather, and accidents all play a part in driving time that averages around 50 mph...I don't have time to shovel snow so that you can tailgate me with out the fear of getting a little snow surprise.

the list goes on. Now there are some good drivers out there, but far to many truck drivers are complete assholes.....

I'd say there are far more inconsiderate four wheelers on the roads causing the bulk of accidents than truckers just trying to do a job.

j-mac
 
a lot like car/suv/pickup drivers I have seen motoring down the road. assxxxxx are not limited to truck drivers.




true, however, one weighs a whole lot more and can do much much more damage.


They are professionals remember?
 
Ok, I guess....


That's the libertarian in me. I am against cell phone bans, I am for if you are distracted because of a cell phone, a ham sandwich or what not, you get pulled over for careless driving.

we have laws on the books, don't need more.



Um, Rev I gotta take issue with the rest of this post from you....Trucks moving into the left lane aren't doing that to piss you off, or to hamper your progress on the highway. Many are doing that to keep their speed up on grade, saving fuel milage, as well as keeping a clear lane to drive in for safety purposes. Also many turn on their flashers long before they actually make that move, so possibly if you paid attention, and allowed them a lane to pass safely, rather than speeding up to block them in, they wouldn't have to cut you off.


actually I don't think its to "piss me off" its more that they don't care. And I've seen the ones flash, and I let them in, especially if I see one that looks like its struggling. It's the ones who whip into the lane forcing cars to jam on thier breaks so they can do 50 in a 65 so they can maintain thier speed. Your fuel consumption should not come at the cost of my safety.


And again, it's not all. but there is a significant amount that are careless of others here. And no cars are not immune. trucks are just far more deadly.


I never agree with tailgating, especially in my rig, but I too have seen it happen. And when I do, if it is egregious I usually say something on my CB.


I see it all the time, 287, rt 17, right on the asses of cars because they can't go in the left lane.... I yell at em too... they don't care..



Covered this earlier, but let me ask just how you would propose we do this? Trailer tops are in most cases made of thin aluminum, or plastic which wont support the weight of a man up there shoveling. Not to mention the time involved. We have as it stands now, 14 hours split between 11 hours of driving time, and 3 hours of on duty not driving time to get our loads safely to their destinations. And now some want that driving time cut further. Now, my average load travels about 570 miles one way, with a truck capped at 62mph. I want you to do the math. Us "doochbags" as you put it, need to keep a schedule so that you fine citizens can have your goods. Traffic jams, weather, and accidents all play a part in driving time that averages around 50 mph...I don't have time to shovel snow so that you can tailgate me with out the fear of getting a little snow surprise.

Use the rail system more. And no, your not all dooshbags, but some of you are. so are drivers.....

a 300 electrical defroster outfitted on new trailers that melts the crap or something, I don't know. But your "schedule" is not worth my life.... (I had a 10 ft piece of ice come at me a few years ago off the top of the truck, missed me., and hit this poor lady right at the windshield, shattered, she flew off the road. I followed her called the police, aned radioed the truck driver what happened. Said wasn't his problem, right up until I read his trailer plate back to him.... ;)

when it becomes ice its deadly.... Something should be done. not caring shouldn't be an option.....




I'd say there are far more inconsiderate four wheelers on the roads causing the bulk of accidents than truckers just trying to do a job.

j-mac



I agree... that said a truck is a lot bigger, and they can be just as inconsiderate and cause more problems due to thier size. plus they are supposed to be professionals.
 
That's the libertarian in me. I am against cell phone bans, I am for if you are distracted because of a cell phone, a ham sandwich or what not, you get pulled over for careless driving.

we have laws on the books, don't need more.

I agree.

actually I don't think its to "piss me off" its more that they don't care. And I've seen the ones flash, and I let them in, especially if I see one that looks like its struggling. It's the ones who whip into the lane forcing cars to jam on thier breaks so they can do 50 in a 65 so they can maintain thier speed. Your fuel consumption should not come at the cost of my safety.


Well, that is more the exception than the rule. I know that the NE corridor is a nightmare, I drove it for years. I really think that auto drivers need to be instructed in the Smith System like truckers are. Far too many of these situations you are speaking of stem from inconsiderate four wheelers then they do trucks.


And again, it's not all. but there is a significant amount that are careless of others here. And no cars are not immune. trucks are just far more deadly.

Then you should call the authorities. I, as a professional don't want to be on the road with careless 18 wheelers any more than you do. Part of this problem though is the over regulation that is forcing veterans of the road like me out, and in our place comes inexperienced young drivers that think they know it all.

I see it all the time, 287, rt 17, right on the asses of cars because they can't go in the left lane.... I yell at em too... they don't care..

report em....NJDOT has no patience for careless truckers.

Use the rail system more.

And put us out of work.....Thanks.

And no, your not all dooshbags, but some of you are. so are drivers.....

ok.

a 300 electrical defroster outfitted on new trailers that melts the crap or something, I don't know. But your "schedule" is not worth my life.... (I had a 10 ft piece of ice come at me a few years ago off the top of the truck, missed me., and hit this poor lady right at the windshield, shattered, she flew off the road. I followed her called the police, aned radioed the truck driver what happened. Said wasn't his problem, right up until I read his trailer plate back to him....


Another cost to companies that will not be taken on unless mandated by law. Companies like logistics companies run on extremely slim margins. They just won't spend the money.

when it becomes ice its deadly.... Something should be done. not caring shouldn't be an option.....

It's not the drivers that don't care though. Most are company drivers.


j-mac
 
Regarding the trailer roof ice bit:

Would it be possible to retrofit old or have new trailers built with a roof composed of a material that ice didn't freeze too (if such exists)? If that’s not already the case.

Perhaps with a slight slope built in?

A defroster sounds good, but it would seemingly vastly increase the cost of trailer roofs – to the point that it might be cheaper to deal with lawsuits for the companies…

And a curved or sloped roof would either increase the height of the trailer (hitting low bridges, anyone?) or decrease the cargo area available…

Hmm…

Should mount a powered street-sweeper-like brush at trailer roof height, and just have trucks drive under it…Perhaps with a de-icing spray beforehand…Have a bay or ten at those truck stops I see in my area…

Blah.
 
As far as a "ban" goes, we already have laws for crap like this, "reckless driving"


Now onto truck drivers....


Many are complete and utter dooshbags, flipping into the left lane 20 under the speed limit to try to pass another truck cutting off cars going the speed limit.

tailgaiting folks when they are banned in the left lane.......


Not clearing ice off the tops of thier trucks....

the list goes on. Now there are some good drivers out there, but far to many truck drivers are complete assholes.....

Next time their is snow on top of my truck I will call you so you can bring me a 14 foot ladder to get up their and don't forget to bring the shovel.
 
Not clearing ice off the tops of thier trucks....

The way I got rid of the ice when I pulled a 13.6 box, was make a few sharp turns with the steering wheel,which in turn gets the trailer lurching back and forth.

Nine times out of ten it would slide right off. If I was in New Jersey I would make sure there was a four wheeler next to me. :mrgreen:
 
The way I got rid of the ice when I pulled a 13.6 box, was make a few sharp turns with the steering wheel,which in turn gets the trailer lurching back and forth.

Nine times out of ten it would slide right off. If I was in New Jersey I would make sure there was a four wheeler next to me. :mrgreen:

Must have been good for the product. I casn see the load flying all over the trailer.
 
Next time their is snow on top of my truck I will call you so you can bring me a 14 foot ladder to get up their and don't forget to bring the shovel.



14ft ladder= $69.00

Spade shovel= $20 bucks....


40 ft of snow on top of trailer? 20 mins..




To me there is really no excuse.

If i leave snow on my f150 and it ices and flies iff i can be held liable.....

So should you.

http://www.google.com/search?q=ice+from+truck+hit+windshield&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari






My driveway is longer than a trailer. Do it all the time. :shrug:
 
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14ft ladder= $69.00

Spade shovel= $20 bucks....


40 ft of snow on top of trailer? 20 mins..




To me there is really no excuse.

If i leave snow on my f150 and it ices and flies iff i can be held liable.....

So should you.

ice from truck hit windshield - Google Search






My driveway is longer than a trailer. Do it all the time. :shrug:

So where do I carry a ladder? Get real the 4 wheelers whining but when the product is not there they will whine more. no matter what truckers do you will complain because we are in your space. It is the government rules and the liberal left that has created most of the problems.
 
So where do I carry a ladder? Get real the 4 wheelers whining but when the product is not there they will whine more. no matter what truckers do you will complain because we are in your space. It is the government rules and the liberal left that has created most of the problems.



Really? How long is your trailer? Bolt an aluminum one to the rear like a winnebago has.

Bro all i am asking is for truckers to take the 20 mins to remove the ice from thier trucks so i dont get killed or have my vehicle damaged by a truckers negligence.... Who i would bet money on would keepmtrucking on down the road.

See that ought to be a law not this silly cellphone crap.
 
Should mount a powered street-sweeper-like brush at trailer roof height, and just have trucks drive under it…Perhaps with a de-icing spray beforehand…Have a bay or ten at those truck stops I see in my area…


This one is actually not a bad idea.....$9.50 a pass just like the scales.....


j-mac
 
Just out of curiosity are CBs completely gone?




I run an ICOM IC-706MKIIG in my F150, 0-500mhz, but that's just the old romad in me....


27.185 is better than any radar dectector for finding out where the speed traps are.
 
The way I got rid of the ice when I pulled a 13.6 box, was make a few sharp turns with the steering wheel,which in turn gets the trailer lurching back and forth.

Nine times out of ten it would slide right off. If I was in New Jersey I would make sure there was a four wheeler next to me. :mrgreen:




well then you wouldn't hold a grudge if that "four wheeler" responded to your negligence and wonton disregard for someone elses life and safety with a bullet in your skull. :2razz:
 
I agree.




Well, that is more the exception than the rule. I know that the NE corridor is a nightmare, I drove it for years. I really think that auto drivers need to be instructed in the Smith System like truckers are. Far too many of these situations you are speaking of stem from inconsiderate four wheelers then they do trucks.


tailgaiting, and sweeping into the fast lane to "maintain your speed" 20 under the limit, cutting off cars happens far more often than it should.


Then you should call the authorities. I, as a professional don't want to be on the road with careless 18 wheelers any more than you do. Part of this problem though is the over regulation that is forcing veterans of the road like me out, and in our place comes inexperienced young drivers that think they know it all.


how so?


report em....NJDOT has no patience for careless truckers.

:lol: according to some they can't even clear the roads of snow.


And put us out of work.....Thanks.


nah I would think the cream rises to the top, it should put the idiots that make you all look bad out of work.


ok.




Another cost to companies that will not be taken on unless mandated by law. Companies like logistics companies run on extremely slim margins. They just won't spend the money.



It's not the drivers that don't care though. Most are company drivers.


j-mac




Just today, saw a toys r us truck launch snow off its trailer, a good chunk, hit a car. fortunatley it was just snow. one thaw freeze cycle and it could have been much worse....




here's another example...



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this dooshbag was tailgaiting the car in the right lane both doing about 65, as he approached the hill, he swings behind the car in the fast lane doing about 70, cutting off the guy behind him who slammed on his brakes.....

we all were doing about 70, in a 65, seconds later as we go up a hill the entire highway is slowed down to 50. all because he wanted to do what again? that was just this morning.



(yeah yeah, I get the irony of taking photo's while driving)..
 
Really? How long is your trailer? Bolt an aluminum one to the rear like a winnebago has.

Bro all i am asking is for truckers to take the 20 mins to remove the ice from thier trucks so i dont get killed or have my vehicle damaged by a truckers negligence.... Who i would bet money on would keepmtrucking on down the road.

See that ought to be a law not this silly cellphone crap.

No you are asking us to be fined for late delivery. I should have to remove a ladder everytime I load or unload to open the doors. It shows you want truckers to go out of their way to not inconvienence you
 
I run an ICOM IC-706MKIIG in my F150, 0-500mhz, but that's just the old romad in me....


27.185 is better than any radar dectector for finding out where the speed traps are.

I have a Gallaxy 44 that swings about 50 watts.

CB'S are still here but if they take cell phones CBs will be next. I often use mine to get directions to a customer.
 
No you are asking us to be fined for late delivery.


if that's what it takes to save life and property so be it.


Flying ice from truck severely injures motorist - Chicago Breaking News

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The truck driver continued driving west, but other drivers stopped and came to Morano's aid.





I should have to remove a ladder everytime I load or unload to open the doors. It shows you want truckers to go out of their way to not inconvienence you



DOOD!


retrofit something like this to every trailer.


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It's not rocket surgery.
 
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tailgaiting, and sweeping into the fast lane to "maintain your speed" 20 under the limit, cutting off cars happens far more often than it should.




how so?




:lol: according to some they can't even clear the roads of snow.





nah I would think the cream rises to the top, it should put the idiots that make you all look bad out of work.







Just today, saw a toys r us truck launch snow off its trailer, a good chunk, hit a car. fortunatley it was just snow. one thaw freeze cycle and it could have been much worse....




here's another example...



f032e58c.jpg



this dooshbag was tailgaiting the car in the right lane both doing about 65, as he approached the hill, he swings behind the car in the fast lane doing about 70, cutting off the guy behind him who slammed on his brakes.....

we all were doing about 70, in a 65, seconds later as we go up a hill the entire highway is slowed down to 50. all because he wanted to do what again? that was just this morning.



(yeah yeah, I get the irony of taking photo's while driving)..

So a truck has no rights and should let all rude 4 wheelers by before passing those 4 wheelers that are obstructing traffic by going so slow. It is not the slow 4 wheelers fault it is the truck drivers fault. Typical
 
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