Tractor Shortages

[DonaldP]

I think we ended up here because the auto drivers were intimidated by the trucks. So they lobbied legislation to regulate the trucks

Is it true that a CDL driver can lose his license if caught using his phone without hands free technology while driving?

If the answer is yes, my point is proven.

By far the most dangerous thing on the hiways today is auto drivers.

No question

 

[DonaldP]

And you don’t think I would agree with that? Of course I would! We ended up where we are today because of LAWYERS.

Im complaining that I have to shell out another $500/yr for testing. How about the state govt take some of their billions of revenue and pay for it?
How many tests, licenses, permits, DEF, fees do we have to pay for in addition to the trucks, trailers, tires, repairs we already pay for?
In 10 years, we will all probably have to buy electric trucks, too.

That is most likely the future…

I agree that if gov regulation creates hoops that we have to jump through due to public concern, then the public (via taxation) need to pay for both the regulation and the costs associated with making it so… it’s only fair.

 

[DonaldP]

And you don’t think I would agree with that? Of course I would! We ended up where we are today because of LAWYERS.

Im complaining that I have to shell out another $500/yr for testing. How about the state govt take some of their billions of revenue and pay for it?
How many tests, licenses, permits, DEF, fees do we have to pay for in addition to the trucks, trailers, tires, repairs we already pay for?
In 10 years, we will all probably have to buy electric trucks, too.

Do you not have an agency that supports and lobby’s for your/these concerns in Washington?

 

[Hay Dude]

What do you have to pay $500 a year to test?

Drug and alcohol testing.
This year, I have to pay my $150 consortium membership fee and $120 for each quarterly test where my name is drawn in the “lottery” (random drug testing). I got selected 3 of 4 quarters this year, so $500+ total this year.

 

[4570Man]

This year I have to pay my $200 consortium membership fee and $120 for each quarterly test where my name is drawn in the “lottery” (random drug testing). I got selected 3 of 4 quarters this year, so $560 total this year.

I’ve never heard of that. What is it for?

 

[Hay Dude]

I’ve never heard of that. What is it for?

Drug and alcohol testing!

 

[4570Man]

Drug and alcohol testing!

It’s government mandated? $120 is a ripoff for a drug test too.

 

[Citydude]

Drug and alcohol testing!

Another government program funded by the working class.

 

[Hay Dude]

It’s government mandated? $120 is a ripoff for a drug test too.

The state uses University of Pennsylvania health system (aka Penn) to run the testing. It is a rip off!

 

[finn1]

Sounds like you’re looking for the taxpayer to support you via a government bailout.

Maybe find a different career?

 

[Hay Dude]

Sounds like you’re looking for the taxpayer to support you via a government bailout.

Maybe find a different career?

Wrong. There’s no correlation between a “bailout” and a taxpayer funded regulation being shifted to the regulator.
I’ve never taken a bailout. Had the same career over 30 years and not changing.

Im looking for the little guy business owners to get a break from burdensome, always increasing costs and regulations.

They want the tests, fine, but they can pay for them.

Maybe you’re a rich guy, but $500 is still a lot of money to me.

Are you a big burdensome regulations type?
I’m not.

 

[finn1]

Wrong. There’s no correlation between a “bailout” and a taxpayer funded regulation being shifted to the regulator.
I’ve never taken a bailout. Had the same career over 30 years and not changing.

Im looking for the little guy business owners to get a break from burdensome, always increasing costs and regulations.

They want the tests, fine, but they can pay for them.

Maybe you’re a rich guy, but $500 is still a lot of money to me.

Are you a big burdensome regulations type?
I’m not.

I’m a “keep drugged up truckers off the highways “ type.

Sounds like you’re not.

 

[SwingOak]

This sure got off topic.

 

[RickB]

This sure got off topic.

Been here long?

 

[Hay Dude]

I’m a “keep drugged up truckers off the highways “ type.

Sounds like you’re not.

I said multiple times I want the tests, I just want the state to pay for them, but you go on making up stories and slandering me.

I mean seriously? You are saying I want drugged truckers on the street? That’s disgraceful

 

[K5lwq]

So we need a drug test now to buy a tractor that does not exist yet? Sounds about right.

 

[ddbackhoe]

I would rather have you be required to be drug free than to have my granddaughter killed by a drugged up trucker whil she’s driving back to college.

If only all drivers had to undergo UA or even medical review. There’s nothing to prevent Joe/Sally citizen from popping pills, smoking weed, doing w/e and getting behind the wheel.

 

[ddbackhoe]

I think we ended up here because the auto drivers were intimidated by the trucks. So they lobbied legislation to regulate the trucks
By far the most dangerous thing on the hiways today is auto drivers.

The people wanted to get rid of trains in favor of trucks. The auto makers wanted to get rid of trains and busses to sell more cars. Now, quite a few must think the shelves get restocked by magic. How many boxes can you get in a Uber?

 

[Hay Dude]

If only all drivers had to undergo UA or even medical review. There’s nothing to prevent Joe/Sally citizen from popping pills, smoking weed, doing w/e and getting behind the wheel.

And then they cut off a trucker causing an accident and it’s always the truckers fault.
Always.

 

[DK35vince]

If only all drivers had to undergo UA or even medical review. There’s nothing to prevent Joe/Sally citizen from popping pills, smoking weed, doing w/e and getting behind the wheel.

When are drivers subject to the DOT Drug and Alcohol testing requirements? | FMCSA

www.fmcsa.dot.gov

Also bi yearly or yearly CDL driver physicals are required