One thing i left out - it is free to cross the scales (in that you don't have to pay per crossing). But they get your money other ways. Such as permits, tickets and taxes.
p.s.
i think people come here and they question weather I'm a truck driver or a film maker or they think this is some reverse engineered marketing spoof.
Saying I'm a film maker is kind-of stretching it... Digital video maker is more like it.
To the confused.. There is no marketing or hidden meaning to this. Besides the fact that COKE is better than Pepsi.. To put it bluntly, this is NOT a fake trucking blog, its just me.
I know of three trucking blogs that have bloggers writing for them. Some are paid.
This blog is not one of them.
ppss Would someone in Alaska call out the search party on John! Guys been eaten by a polar bear or something?!?!?
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I loved this video. That's what I've been waiting for! LOL. So, what's the point of the scales? permits, tickets, and taxes?
They just charge your transponder account any fees that you are charged?
Also, PEPSI is better than coke.
Maybe John ran out of beer. I've been checking his blog almost daily, and...nothing.
Cute video!
I like the taste of Pepsi better than Coke. But, I love Coke's nostalgia factor:)
Also, I thought of you when I was driving across New York State on my way home from Thanksgiving. Check out my 'Sunday Driver' post. I didn't have a video camera, but I documented my trip with my digital still... and let me tell you, it's tough to take good pictures while you're driving. LOL!!
Drive safe:)
I couldn't find all the questions you originally asked DH.. I'm not sure i really answer anything!!! The purpose is to inspect trucks, both casually and intensively. And to check the individual weight of each axle set. Keeping the weight at or below what is permitted keeps the trucks from destroying the road further than we already do.
Its a flat rate for the transponder and its not required. If you have it you typically pass the scales frequently. If you don't have it you save about $15 bucks a month but you always have to pull into open scales. Which might mean you get inspected which might mean you get the inspector who KNOWS he is going to write a ticket before he even begins.. If possible its best to avoid any/all scales.
I like the bridge too! That thing has some charachter.
Also, you did the right thing, if you really want to see the best parts of the world youve GOT to get off that highway and onto the two lane roads. NIce pictures!
I ain't dead.
Well?
im thinking...
As a Trucker Ticket Defense Attorney I see this argument often, most of my speeding ticket clients agree that coke is the best.
Sometimes it's hard to tell fake from not when you just look at articles. Articles you can buy. When you get into comments and questions, that's when you can tell if someone knows anything about what they're "writing" about.
I love the taste of pepsi... but they don't have the creative team that Coke does...
A question for all (hope you don't mind). I want to buy a mini cooper. do you folks have trouble seeing them on the road? I'm a little worried about it.
Thanks,
Basketcasecafe
Basketcasecafe.
Buy it. We see everything. The problem is the people, even in the biggest pickup trucks, who dont care if you see them or not and have no patience for trucks or cars or anyone.
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing you on behalf of a lot of truckers and there spouses of OTR drivers, on the new Pet Policy. I am the wife of one of your drivers, OTR. I employ you to reconsider this action; here are some of the reasons;
1. Protection; for female or solo drivers, (rape, etc…), and theft of equipment and driver personal effects, /get out and look if not sure, when parking, this leaves the driver vulnerable and vehicle\, (Even Ins. won’t pay for two years after, on a stolen vehicle) and (Money lost on load, and future miles for that truck and driver), (time lost filing reports), (money lost getting another truck to driver or visa versa), a torn seat cover or seat belt is cheaper. (There is-reasonable pet deposit) The cost to train a new driver is more expensive than letting them protect them selves with a pet. Do you want them to carry guns or weapons??
2. Health; makes driver walk pet (weight control), Reduces stress (road rage), and Lowers blood pressure (heart attacks and anxiety) etc…. This saves money on medical expenses for you and the driver.
3. Companion when there are not able to talk to anyone else, (family or friends), or for some reason have no two legged children or a spouse. Like people with a child, we love our child, too. Just because they are animals does not make them not needed for sanity on the road of chaos.
If hiring good drivers are a company priority then you might think if they can care and keep an animal alive and well then your company is alive and well.
There is one shipper and receiver that makes you leave your spouse outside gate (in the weather) are you going to stop letting spouses and two legged kids go along also? Shippers and receivers are pushing this animal thing to far.
We all understand money is so tight, with fuel costs and hirer prices on Ins., repairs, employees, etc….. This is why we can not buy our own truck in this day and age. But when things are hard you don’t take away one of the reasons to work and work for you. I have the understanding that Crete is doing this because many drivers won’t do the load or can’t find a place to leave the animal or wife in some cases. You the carrier need to be the one to start-to stop this before it takes the spouses out of the truck.
My husband and I (wife not driver) really like being a part of the Crete family. We like and believe in what your doing (no debt), (working equipment), etc…… But I now have to stay home till my pet passes away. (Could be years) I wanted to train a new dog for the truck while my other one is still alive, (training is easier). I have always had a pet for all the reasons I mentioned. I need them in my life like I need my husband, and want to be with him.
I know people are quitting or DUMPING the pets on someone that will not LOVE them like the owner. This would not be happening if money wasn’t at the bottom of this problem, but is it really worth hurting people and living things? Are you really saving that much money?
Sincerely,
Sad and Lonely for my Hubby
I like COKE better
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