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Comment on Chippewa Falls Bus Crash Story by Dorthy

Dorthy — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:48:47 +0000

The bottom line here is that M.K. should NOT have been on the road at all. He was breaking the law by driving period, not to mention all the other aspects of this case. To blame the bus driver is assinine! You put someone w/ 20/20 vision out there in the same situation and the outcome will be the same! Blaming someone who cannot defend himself becuz he was murdered by this POS truck driver is just… disgusting. I hope M.K. suffers greatly in this life .. KARMA is a.. well you know..

Comment on Who has to fill out log books? by Eric Arnold

Eric Arnold — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:37:19 +0000

Ryan: It doesn’t matter if you cross state lines, or not, if you stay within 150 miles of your office in your non-CDL truck, you don’t need a log.

Comment on Who has to fill out log books? by Eric Arnold

Eric Arnold — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:43:21 +0000

Dan: If you are hauling your own stuff, I believe your vehicle and its driver(s) are unregulated as long as they stay in Ohio… at least as far as the safety regulations go. If you go to Virginia, you are subject to all of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, except CDL and drug testing.

If you want to know what that is, may I recommend purchasing my DVD product? 76 minutes of me talking, a copy of the rules, a copy of the forms to set up your driver file, a transcript of what I said on the DVD, and unlimited access to me on the phone if you don’t understand what was on the DVD. For the low price of $275. You can’t miss, and Arnold Safety fully supports the Ohio State Buckeyes (1990 alumnus) and the Cleveland Browns.

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Comment on Who has to fill out log books? by Dan

Dan — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:24:58 +0000

Eric, We just puurchased a 18ft box truck with a GVW of 12,000 I have no idea what exactly we need for our driver to comply with Ohio laws. Odot # log book, medical card, weigh stations.we have a few guys that drive around town, but once or twice a month we go to Virginia, N.C. You know alot about the correct ways of doing things from what I have been reading. please help! thank you

Comment on Who has to fill out log books? by ryan

ryan — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:23:38 +0000

in ”MA”

Comment on Who has to fill out log books? by ryan

ryan — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:22:40 +0000

Hello, I drive a non cdl box truck cross state lines at night, is a logbook really required? I’ve never been ask for my logbook by any state trooper

Comment on Bus Crash in Philadelphia Injures 16 by Eric Arnold

Eric Arnold — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:32:20 +0000

Well, the FMCSA fined Del Val Staffing $3,420 last week for a large variety of safety violations. If you think $3,420 seems like a slap on the wrist…. there may be more going on behind the scenes. This FMCSA office assisted in a criminal case on the Schuylkill Expressway not too long ago, although in that case, someone got killed.

Comment on When do I have to fill out logbooks? by Eric Arnold

Eric Arnold — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:29:20 +0000

If you are in commerce, and going more than 150 miles from your office, you need to fill out a logbook. Don’t know about the permits, need more information.

Comment on When do I have to fill out logbooks? by James Heckman

James Heckman — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:08:26 +0000

When driving a Frieght liner Sadona with air brakes towing a rv trailer is the driver require to fill out a log book? Is any other state permits required other than the home state?
Thanks

Comment on Who has to fill out log books? by Eric Arnold

Eric Arnold — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 02:33:00 +0000

Gena:

Yes you can drive a box truck under 26,000 lbs. without a CDL. You need a log book (I’m assuming this is going to be a trip of more than 150 miles, and that it is for business purposes). You should have a medical card, an annual inspection on the vehicle, and that’s off the top of my head, you might need some other stuff too. Hope that helps.