Thousands Of Truckers Are Being Put Out Of Service For Using Personal Conveyance Wrong 😵 

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One thing not covered here is not so much the DOT regulation regarding PC but the strikingly increased usage of PC in the last 5 years. Im talking strictly the legal use of PC. These mandates are almost the tail waging the dog on regulatory enforcement of ELD's, less available parking, various policy issues with different company's, all with the integration of WIFI to various shipper/consignee conditions. Company's are actually "pre-planning" PC conditions on load assignments. Not to advance a load "but its there if you need it" type thing. Its happening with almost daily repetitiveness. Next year's use of PC by the trucking industry overall will be greater than 2022. This is on every legal usage of PC imaginable and where it is not illegally used to advance a load it has slowly become a management tool to incorporate more planning. Where this is legal it is beginning to smell, as an industry, for driver stress overload and starting 10hr. Breaks to when the driver comes off that break. I already see where the strict policy that allows it is the very one that is pushing drivers to the brink on preplans for shipments. But we do not advance loads on PC do we? Theoretically, not on paper But Every available hour for shipping and receiving is being purposely planned for tolerance levels on a massive scale. Maybe Im wrong

Un reasonable search, under the 4th amendment. Protect with the 2nd amendment.

Can you go from drop lot to home then home to terminal the next day or is it only from drop lot to home to drop lot?

I was home and was ask to go to terminal to pick up IFTA sticker, I PC from home to terminal. Later that week I got pulled over for speeding and DOT looked thru logs, found the PC and gave me a warning for it. Was I wrong or not.. Sounds like I was legal..

And about MONEY

I saw this 15 years ago and got out.

DOT officers and Staters are about the most useless idiots out there

Yes. The mandates the past 3 years are the perfect examp[e.

Absolutely

Never go by what an officer says.. Always follow the FMCSA handbook

They will be defeated every time in court if necessary as you use the very specific outlined legal language per the written law. Provide that language, copy of the law guidance publication and copy of your logs then ask for dismissal by the court.

But you can’t fight it in court if they give you a warning. Yet the warning still stays on your record.

@@truckinginreverse530 That’s how they get us. It’s All Bullshitt. I hate HOS rules and regulations

@@truckinginreverse530 Then get a attorney and sue the agency and officer that does that. That's the only way it stops. Also, dash cams etc. It sucks but that's the way it is.

This narrative comes from government , they know truck drivers are vital along with fossil fuels , I think if they can invalidate your importance , you’re easier to control I think it’s a psych game

AMEN, THIS AND THAT.

I remember I saw the comment somewhere, you having CDL, you’re criminal…. So we trucker is criminal.

@@joshuagelona5533 No I was a trucker for a lot of my life. What I am saying is majority of the population and deffinatly DOT think that.

@@alittleofthisandthat8003 true..

So much for freedom right.

I had to use PC for restroom twice once at a shipper and another I was parked in an abandoned truck stop and had to shit so bad so I used PC

Just call it entertainment 😂

@@TheGooch7128 maybe you could make a movie out of that PLOP line?? 🤔🤔

@@ThunderingDiesel Just hang out the passenger side ... and have plenty of wet wipes! Cleary they don't call you Thundering Diesel for nothing!

This is great knowledge for a rookie like me😎👍🏽.

Me Too! I got my CDL in 1975, drove maybe 5 or 6 months in '77, again in '78. No thank you! Went to work for General Telephone, retired after 29 years at 57. Tried trucks again, still the nightmare it was in '78. A pity as I really enjoy driving them, but as a job? It sucks.

@@babydriver8134I'm in the same boat, I enjoy playing Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator on PC these days with a full driving truck setup, much cheaper and less bs than owning and/or driving a real truck these days...... it's a bit of fun too. Cheers

You're correct they do deserve so much more! In the San Francisco Bay area there are teamsters jobs available that pay over $100,000 a year with full union benefits. You're home every night. Premier equipment Peterbilt day cabs. Hauling to landfills and such. Good jobs are out there I guess you just have to look for them. I spent my career working on them. I remember hearing the term why do you like trucking? The answer was freedom on the road. Sure doesn't seem like it. Super regulated, Smokey's always on your ass. You can get in trouble if you buy fuel or don't buy fuel in certain states I guess. Getting no respect! Got nowhere to park and sleep. Sort of looks like a camping trip disaster! Looks like autonomous trucks may be a blessing in disguise.

What's the best advice for landscaping jobs? I'm renewing my CDL, but the coming Great Depression tells me to side hustle.

@@thisismagacountry1318 my husband worked for mud oil and gas safety. Tri-State area. 7 days a week 24 hours a day that man's phone rang constantly. This was actually the first job that he had, whereas he was home but still traveling from home constantly. Back when Obama was leaving office. He was asked one question. What not to invest in. He immediately said natural gas. I held on to that.. he didn't like the talk that I had with his boss. But I said to his boss if you can sell this business and get out. I would do it because they are about to trash your gas industry. Smart man he did so. My husband was mad. I said don't. It's time for change. I let him sulk for about 3 months. And said here. You have a choice here's two companies. I'm going to let you choose but I like one out of the two. He chose the one I liked. Hooray. He earns way more than he ever did. 120k a year. With no student he's at 175k. With a student 300k+ Not this year but the last he did very very well. Exceptionally well. The most beautiful thing out of this I told him this is going to change your life. I know that you are going to become a trainer. Trainers make good money. My husband is the type, by the book. And he is an excellent teacher. Very methodical. And, if he can teach me how to drive backwards and back up. Little 5 foot 2 115 lb. Little me. He can most certainly train another man.. I told him you're going to change lives. He trifected everything. I knew he would. He's been in farming his whole life. Driving farm equipment I need a ladder to get into. Haha 😂😆 His first student. Young man with a baby on the way and two children. He was a truck waiting for wide loads. It was a really nice day so my husband was cooking steaks outside. He struck up a conversation with him and he became his first student. Truly changing his life. It's so precious to see his students call him back. And to show how good they're doing the pictures they send. And the heartfelt words, they give to him. Honestly with the way that the world is going. I told my husband, they're going to drop gas but people need to eat. People need products. And this is before all of our processing plants started going kaboom. Within the past two years we've had over 100 processing plants go bye-bye. Food clothing drugs energy. I'm like push push hard until the end.. I told him I said this is one job that will push until the very end. He's done exceptionally well. I love prime. Any issue has always been taken care of. I'm going to surprise him this spring. And take a mini vacation with him. On his truck. Be his little truck bunny. Hehehe 😆💋👌💯💫💖 I think owner operator, is a good place to be. But. My husband and I sat down and thought about this and did the numbers. Let's say you get a truck. It's definitely not a brand new truck. It's not under complete warranty. Many of the issues that can go wrong. With his lease truck. Anything is fixed immediately. Some individuals proclaim you don't make money doing that. Oh yes you do especially if you are a good driver and you can train for the company. Oh absolutely. That's where the money is. Go where the money is. Push hard, stack and save. The money that you would be spending out to fix your truck. The money that you would be spending out, to get back on the road. You don't have to worry. If you're an excellent driver and you can become a trainer. That is your honey pot.. and I will say there are certain type, that should not be trainers. My husband is a very even keel type of person. It takes a lot to take him off.. his first trainer was terrible. Evil man. My husband was like I don't see army Navy or Air Force anywhere. Stop talking to me like I'm at a training camp. Speak to me like a human being. He was such a jerk.. I am so happy, I asked him I said drop that trainer. He's like I don't know I'm new here I'm like you're allowed to. Many of the things that he is doing and how he is treating you is not correct you don't treat someone like that you don't talk to someone like that. He dropped him. Got an awesome trainer. Actually stayed an extra four weeks on his truck. Much better. And then. He drove for a year and then started training for them.. Truly trucking is good money. You just have to pick a good company. You just have to work hard you're not going home every other week. If you have a love at home she's got to get used to you being gone. My husband and i's whole relationship. He was a professional photographer and traveled all over the world. Heck nine days after the birth of our child he was gone for 12 weeks. Sorry didn't mean to post. So for your loved ones. You'll see them around every 3 months. Although if you're training it might even be longer. But your paycheck, time gone is time earned. Make do and do without. Make that money honey. It's there for the taking.

Lets go!!!

This video will have adverse effects yall mark my words

10 4 buddy

@@brandonmikes how? Don't use PC unless you are doing it legally....

Americans aren't that interested in unionization and organization unfortunately sad but true but I get your point I'm with you but like I said thank you brother

If they did they would be trying to make you run more if it benefits them.

@@tracymiller1881 sounds about right,they never stop thinking about themselves

D.O.T IS OUT IF CONTROL MAN!!

That is true our company says that it's illegal to PC home from your terminal aswell. And on one part of the video he said where you can PC from the drop lot to home and decide to start your day, our company said it be illegal ad you would have to PC back to where your originally started your day.

That's a fact 💯

That's because too many of them don't receive training, too lazy to educate themselves or just educate themselves via the shithouse lawyer.

The supreme court has already ruled that cops don't have to know the laws they enforce. So every time you get pulled over, it's based on the cops feelings.

Ask three dot cops the same question you will get three answers

You do. Your company is wrong.

@@newmanattackJust because something is legal doesn't mean a particular company allows it.

DOT does not need "probable cause" to make a legal stop. You can be pulled in at any scale and told to follow the green arrow for your lane. Period. If they want to do a level one and you are told to go to the "barn" for the inspecting officer to meet you then I strongly advise you to do so. Your entire rig could be totally brand new, everything, brand new. The truck in front of you could be missing a bumper and have 3 bungie cords holding a fender. If they want to do it side on the road they can. They can check logs, the entire rig and drop wheel scales for you to roll up on.

@Abay Mine same rights ...same laws apply....

Very informative 👏 👌 and is back 🙌 👏 by the rule not what he said or she said as the only way is to know the law and follow the rules and guidelines.

Absolutely. Can't tell you how many times I've been held up since ELD came into effect. When something causes a set-back, you're compelled to push your limits to make your loads on time. Many times I've had several days in a row where my schedule was exactly the limit fmcsa allows. Exactly a 10 hr break, 8 hrs non-stop drive, 30 min break, 3 hrs non-stop drive, then repeat. Really takes a toll on your body.

Cost of doing business.

Guilty until proven innocent. The onus will ALWAYS be on you to prove your innocence. That nnocent until proven guilty chit has been indoctrinated into our psyche from birth & is 1 of the great lies fed to us by the masters.

@@slay2525 it's BS shouldn't be the cost of doing business

Exactly.

Print the documents and put em in your truck. 17:00

Trucker here. Its not as bad as this page complains about. For every driver that is on here whining like a bitch there are a thousand of us there making money and following rules. Pro trip planning would have stopped this issue.

​@@AM0908idk, I got in on a private business driving paper log manuals, with an old 95 Detroit engine, it's a lot better, you can drive freely, not being pushed around by the company, actually my boss is very kind, honest, and pays pretty well for the small distant loads I'm on, to the point that I find cheaper diesel to help save him some money.

@@AM0908exactly I’m only in my second year and it’s nowhere near as bad as they say it is 😂

I feel the same way hand

Yup so why would I listen to this traitor , I'm sure he is enjoying his pension

Yup so why would I listen to this traitor , I'm sure he is enjoying his pension

That's what a government *IS*. Your problem is, you don't trust them to make up reasonable rules. Which is why you need better lobbyists.

I agree and when it comes to talking about how the authorities in this country play God with people lives (putting people in the ground first ask questions later) after they lose their patients, I noticed people just don't comment or react much. Just plain minimum reaction.

Sometimes it's better to just find a better horse to ride. I install water heaters.

Pretty much everyone you have to deal with!

AGREED

If you can do a whole series of videos with this guy it's really nice to find someone that actually knows what they're talking about a lot of dot officers don't

I've got an idea for your next video with him Multiple stops within city limits It's my understanding that you can roll into a town pull in and top off the fuel go to your delivery and then go to your reload and stay on duty regardless of distance as long as all three stops are within city limits this would include greater metropolitan areas put this comment in front of him and have him check me

If you were a trucker you would have or at least should have what we call the little green Bible... It's the fmcsa rules!

@@NathanLanham2005 That's basically what I said. Have a printed copy of the rules, whether it be a book or individual rules.

Even then they would tell you you're wrong. Or they will tell you they don't care, and still tell you what THEY want you to do. It's not about rules, and regulations. It's about how they want to do their job, regardless of the laws.

@@cliffords.8341 truckers are required by law to be in possession of the fmcsa

@@tendiesoffmyplate9085 yes I know, but I've seen tv shows about truckers and there have been times when a trucker didn't have it and I believe was ticketed for not having it.

Agreed this is golden legal training for drivers

ATM All Trucks Matter

I saw on another channel a couple years ago that part of the tools and supplies you should have in your truck is a copy of the FMCA green book (and keep current on your copy). A lot of officers couldn't show you the regulation if their life depended on it as they do not have a copy of the FMCA handbook and just go by locker room lawyer education. As Trucking wins says; you want to get home safe and with more $$ in your pocket.

speak for yourself I have been driving for 30 years and not one scale shut down or shut down on the road. not one read and study they are forever changing...

@@beyonditall2567 Nor have I. I was just making an observation.

You got me fkd up. You're not educated, don't speak for us all

@@montizzlefoshizzle7131 Chill bro. No need for the animosity.

You cannot use PC when picking up another trailer... it means you are still working for the company and not totally free from any obligations.. In other words you are still on duty and your driving time is still counting and your 14 hour window is not reset.

@@heman345 That's true if you're going straight to pick up that other trailer but if you decide to get something to eat at a restaurant and it happens to be on the way to where you're that trailer is you're picking up you can use PC because you're going to go get somethingto eat but then you would have to go on duty when you actually go to pick up the trailer but at least you would be in the area and you didn't burn all that time from point A point B

ARE YOU KIDDING,,,,,,,,DO YOU THINK THESE CDL SCHOOLS TEACH ANYTHING ABOUT THE REAL WORLD OF TRUCKING,,,,,,,,ALL THEY TEACH IS USELESS STUFF LIKE MATH AND GEAR RATIOS TO SHIFT A 10 SPEED ROAD RANGER.......THEY'RE OUT THERE TO MAKE MONEY OFF THESE NEW DRIVERS SINCE THEY HAVE TO GO TO THESE PLACES TO GET THE CDL.............THEY LEARN NOTHING,,,,,,,,,EXPERIENCE IS HOW YOU LEARN,

Hahaha you'd be lucky if they successfully teach you how to actually drive the truck let alone anything else

Mine was pretty good.

They don’t teach you eld

What? My school taught us paperlogs. Not ELD. Either way no school is teaching it the way this guy explained it, to this depth.

It's not top secret, it's just not clear as day how to manage your clock. So we all pretty much winging it best way we know how TBH. DOT doesn't even know what's going on to be real. Nobody is on the same page when it comes to HOS.

Money , money, money !!!!

That's my big problem. I have an awkward sleep schedule, I have had minor insomnia or over 20 years now, and I can never get to sleep at the end of my shift. It takes about 3-4 hours for me to fall asleep and if I dare to get a full night sleep so I'm not driving fatigued I have to start about 3-4 hours late every day. I love driving, I love the job, but it's either working with the high risk of crashing every day, or not working and I value my life more than money so fuck these companies.

It's sort of been that way for a long time. I was an OTR truck driver for over sixteen years. and I remember that a lot of things were screwed up. in regards to time management. year's ago I used to have to run three log books. and when I had to run that hard. I had to learn unique techniques to be able to stay awake. but still I would get so run down. that when I would come in of the road. I would have to sleep for two days straight. before I could go back out on the road. I did that for a while, and finally I'd have ask the company for a different haul. or have quit and go work for a different company. to get a break from the hard running. I've done it all Long haul, Intra State, local cartage, and in team operation, and solo operation. the only thing I haven't done. is terminal to terminal driving. and it always go like hell, stop sleep, wake-up, go like hell again. and now my internal clock is all screwed up. trucking isn't like a regular job where a person works from eight too five. there isn't a regular schedule. and I guess it's quite a bit different how. with the onboard computers. I've seen them and have a general idea how they work. but never really drove regular hauling with the onboard computers.

​@@boobalooba5786you're obviously stupid 😂

​@@musicauthority9939thank God your jack ass is off the road

our company says you can use it ONLY when bobtailing (in Canada)

Nope, mega carriers love pc lol I once worked for swift doing LA to Phoenix, and the amount of times I did PC and delivered loads was crazy, however my home time and check was never messed with, it was a trade off

They already can tell you what you can or can't do with THEIR truck. My company only allows 25 miles a day. They can limit whatever they want if it's their equipment.

I got you!!!

@@MuthaTrucker Thankyou, that's why you're the Best & why we follow you everyday sir !

@@MuthaTrucker are you ever at the Chrome Shop anymore?

U have time bro. No ones holding u back from reading. Remember knowledge is power

@@bigbaby4584 Lol,. I gave that & other new/old Dot & fmcsa regs a shot at reading ,& they make me want to quit right there ! I'd rather polish my stacks in scorching Nevada heat with the truck running ! 😁

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Your company shot themselves in their own foot 🦶