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If the issue of the SC exempting itself from the rules it decrees is troublesome to you, why didn't you mention it when they banished the 35 ft barrier around abortion/family planning clinics? :confused: A barrier they continue to require in front of their own place of business....

You're right about one thing: I had no idea what your source is. I didn't look for stats [as I usually do], because I know they cannot be an accurate reflection of what is happening. Women don't report domestic violence for the same reason they don't report rape: their own psychological best...

I agree. Except it can't be blamed on Obama - the disrespect for working people started decades ago.

Wesaypop: do yourself a big favor, and get a copy of the FMCSA Safety handbook, [the green one] and learn to find out for yourself what the rules are [and aren't]. It's better to know for sure than to risk your livelihood on someone else's ignorance. You may still choose to take the risk, but...

Thanks for the heads up - they are truly lovely people. We had a great time ziplining in the Louisville caves last year! And they have a golden retriever that is maybe the best dog I've ever seen anywhere, which is saying a lot, because I know some great dogs, lol.

"Idunno" is an idiot for not knowing what the rules are. Getting caught with alcohol in the sleeper while in physical control of the truck [not driving, but having the keys] will get you put OOS for 24 hours. You are also required to report it to your carrier within 24 hours. With most...

About that "cold hard fact that domestic abuse among members of the NFL is a fraction of that of the general public" claim: says who? I'd believe that it's not reported, but not that it's not happening. Or that it happens less among pro football players - the guys who have been catered to...

Perhaps the kind of people who enjoy shooting wildlife with cameras don't care to 'help' people who shoot wildlife with weapons. Just sayin....

So we can expect to see your smiling face waving a rainbow flag in a Gay Pride parade soon? ;)

The second best would be the answer to "Why spend $40-60 on a motel"? Because I can. When I don't, it's because it's so nice to park next to someone and keep them awake with the APU I won't get fixed because then I couldn't spoil anyone's rest. You caught me. :rolleyes:

Therein lies the drawback to the "it could always be worse" mindset: nothing gets better, because those who could effect changes don't, because they think it's all just fine. It's a tough line to draw, between speaking up, and kvetching, lol. Long hold times are really unacceptable when the...

Oblivious? Possibly. But more likely, we've settled the question long ago, and concluded that driving a fleet owner's truck does not make one an employee. The fact that shady companies abuse the distinction is irrelevant, even if some can't see that, and others use it for their own agendas...

Expediting is a "1099 gig", and most of us think it beats any "real" job, any day. Why do you disagree?

ATBS is worth the small cost, they'll keep you out of [tax] trouble, and let you focus on learning how to run your own business. I drive [s/t] for a fleet owner, am not interested in being an owner, and wouldn't stay with expediting for a week if it paid minimum wage, lol. There's a lot of...

Re: streight trucks with APU The thing is, my right to "stay cool or warm" does override your right "for being able to sleep", for several reasons. Mainly because hypo & hyper thermia can kill. Also because without climate control, I can't sleep. And, if the batteries go dead, I might have...

That gets my vote for putting some Vicks under the nose, - grooooooosss! Even worse than Moot's famous "cheesy" load, lol. ;)

Re: streight trucks with APU There are others, as well - not just states, but city & local laws against idling. I've even had a [very obnoxious] WalMart clerk ask why my truck was idling [APU wasn't working] in the front parking lot. She woke me up, so I had to ask "What state is this? Wait...

It's not about a straight truck with a defective muffler - you were complaining way before I mentioned that my muffler pipe just broke. And you'll be complaining after it's fixed, too, because there are bigrigs with jake breaks, loud radios in nice weather, drivers up early working on their...

Re: streight trucks with APU Well, I do not appreciate that certain people feel they have the selfish right to undermine the structure and rules of EO with political commentary where it doesn't belong. Especially when that commentary slings mud at the country that I love. On topic...

I'm anxious to see what Scotland decides on the 18th - it's an EPIC election!