Truckers and Travelers

Hello, Fellow Truckers!  If you are hauling through or delivering loads in Minnesota make sure get plenty of rest before you hit their weigh scales.  Make sure that your log books are up to date too, a given in all states.  Why Minnesota?  Well,  the Minnesota State Police have implemented a “survey” called the “Fatigued Driving Evaluation Checklist”.   Based on your answers to their questions you can possibly be shut down for 10 hours and even fined for driving fatigued.  You can also be dinged with an OOS (out of service) order, giving your SafeStat Score a black mark.  According to OOIDA’s Landline Magazine’s June 09 issue, it has already happened to several drivers.  The impact to your trucking business is that it will hit your pocketbook with or without the fine.  You have your trip all mapped out, routes you will take and ETA.  Now you have to deliver your load late and possibly lose all or some of the pay also for the late delivery.  Let’s nip this in the bud before it impacts our profits!!

Just remember, Fellow Truckers, we have to watch each other’s backs.  I want to see you successful and prosperous in the trucking business, especially owner/operators and those of you with trucking authority.  Please remember to read about this checklist and avoid any unnecessary delays or financial losses.  I’m looking out for you all and appreciate your hard work and dedication.  Be safe out there!!

P.S.  I saw a creative sign on the side of a big rig today.  It read, “Draggin’ this wagon for Bones Transportation.