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PA Truck Inspection Sting Nets 1066 Big Rig Citations

Rudy — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:01:36 +0000

11/10/2010 – Fastertruck.com Editorial

Late last month Pennsylvania State Police truck inspectors focused their attention on Commercial Trucks hauling as support for Marcellus Shale Natural Gas operations. State Police inspected a total of 1,175 trucks. 1,066 tickets were written, 207 trucks were placed out of service for mechanical safety violations and 52 truck drivers were also removed from service. The most common problems involved unsecured loads and inoperable vehicle lights, marker lamps, hours of service violations and failure to wear seat belts.

The projected $5 billion dollar deficit Pennsylvania faces in 2011 has prompted the state to create more revenue from traffic operations. Commercial vehicle inspections can be expected to increase across the state as they realize the enormous profit potential from truck and truck driver inspection stings.

Also of concern to truck drivers will be increased scrutiny on speeding trucks. You can expect law enforcement to target truckers at every opportunity, as California has done for the past 20 years.

Truck drivers should protect themselves and their wallets by making sure their big trucks are in good working order to pass truck inspections without violations. Log books should be kept current and accurate, seat belts worn, safe driving rules adhered to and, in general, keep a low profile. “Total Stealth” is the word of the day.

Drivers can be aware of upcoming sting operations and speed traps on the highway by investing in a good police scanner. A Police scanner is an essential tool for most veteran truck drivers and owner operators. Also, drivers should follow safe driving rules at all times, try to blend in and go un-noticed by police. Drivers can also Learn the latest techniques for avoiding speeding tickets at this excellent blog.It show how to do it in an effective, real-world, manner. http://avoidspeedingticketsnow.blogspot.com/2010_06_13_archive.html

Source: http://fastertruck.com/news/5/PA-Truck-Inspection-Sting-Nets-1066-Big-Rig-Citations.html

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Australian Trucking with a UK HGV license

Rudy — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:01:37 +0000

Hi I’m hoping somebody can help me, my hubby lives and breathes trucks and has done since he was a small boy. In December we are visiting Australia…

Source: http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/australian-truckers-forum/178497-australian-trucking-with-uk-hgv-license.html

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Oil Rises to Over $97 a Barrel

Rudy — Sat, 12 May 2012 04:01:33 +0000

Oil rose for the first time in more than a week Thursday, gaining 27 cents to just over $97 a barrel, after falling for six straight trading days, Bloomberg reported.

Source: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=29313

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Swr 3.0 no matter

Rudy — Fri, 11 May 2012 04:01:33 +0000

Ok here is a question not necessarily related to trucks. I have mounted a cb on a Cat D6N and can not get the swr below 3.0. I have it hooked up with…

Source: http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/cb-radio-forum/178127-swr-3-0-no-matter.html

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Howdy

Rudy — Wed, 09 May 2012 04:01:33 +0000

Hey there greetings from iowa hopefully i can learn some thinggs and help out fellow drivers with my advice

Source: http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/the-welcome-wagon/177912-howdy.html

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Seen out the window

Rudy — Tue, 08 May 2012 04:01:26 +0000

Many times as I pass a truck I have wondered what some of the drivers have seen looking out of their window. I remember during my teenage years of…

Source: http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/questions-to-truckers-from-general-public/177715-seen-out-the-window.html

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YRC’s USF Holland president resigns for ‘other opportunities’

Rudy — Sun, 06 May 2012 04:01:28 +0000

He worked for USF Corp. for 11 years until YRC bought the company in 2005. He also worked as chief integration officer for the Yellow-Roadway combination and as president of YRC’s customer care division.

Source: http://www.topix.com/business/trucking/2012/05/yrcs-usf-holland-president-resigns-for-other-opportunities?fromrss=1

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So Volvo owns Mack…

Rudy — Sat, 05 May 2012 04:01:26 +0000

How much difference is there in the Mack Pinnacle and a comparable Volvo truck? Are Macks still their own thing, or have they taken a lot from Volvo?…

Source: http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/mack-forum/177547-so-volvo-owns-mack.html

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New Petro opens in Georgia

Rudy — Thu, 03 May 2012 04:01:30 +0000

FOR THE RECORD — A new Petro Stopping Center has opened at Interstate 85 off exit 150 in Carnesville, Ga.

Source: http://www.truckersnews.com/new-petro-opens-in-georgia/

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Celadon promotes Meek to CFO

Rudy — Wed, 02 May 2012 04:01:28 +0000

Celadon Group Inc. announced Monday that it has named Eric Meek as executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer at the trucking company, effective immediately.

Source: http://www.topix.com/business/trucking/2012/04/celadon-promotes-meek-to-cfo?fromrss=1

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