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aristo
February 25, 2011 11:53 pm

Chronic HOS violations are almost always instigated from the corporate office and dispatch/operations personnel. Penalizing the repeat offenders is a good common-sense policy. However, requiring ALL carriers to install EOBR devices is costly and unnecessary. The cost/benefit statements are overstated, and obviously favor the sellers/administrators of the technology. The current system , with appropriate enforcement, works very well for the majority of carriers who believe in observing the law. Want a good idea that would generate revenue and enhance enforcement? Wipe out the so-called “OWNER OPERATOR” , or “LEASE OPERATOR” who is a de-facto employee,and make the “LESSEES” pay their fair share of employment taxes, and insurances. Re-regulate the brokers… more »

…and freight forwarders. There are billions of dollars in potential tax revenues each year that are not being paid as a result of the aforementioned dodgers-most of whom do very little work and have very little risk in return for a handsome profit margin. A small portion of that money would go a long way towards corralling scofflaw carriers, with more attendant benefits for the country as a whole than the proposed EOBR rule. « less
aristo
March 7, 2011 7:02 pm

EOBR are costly in the sense that they offer no ROI for the operator. While they may reduce some of the administrative cost(s) for a large operation, they will only create an unnecessary layer of responsibility for the small operator; one that is already being adequately filled via log books and proper enforcement procedures. Tech providers and support personnel will be the true beneficiaries of an EOBR mandate, just like the input producers and retailers have been the true beneficiaries of the restrictions placed on the word ORGANIC by the USDA and Big Agri-Business – NOT THE FARMER. Reading your replies makes me wish that I could give you an in-depth, guided tour of this business that brings you your life each day. You would be surprised at how honest and efficient most people are in… more »

…the face of nearly overwhelming odds, and how completely unnecessary the deployment of EOBR technology is for all but the most habitual offenders of the HOS rules. I refer you to my initial comment. « less
Moderator
February 27, 2011 9:48 pm

Could you elaborate on your view that EOBR requirements are overly costly and skewed toward the tech providers? You should head over to the What will this cost? post and let others know what you think.

Also, you may interested in the DOT’s proposed rule specifically dealing with HOS policies:
http://www.regulations.gov/#%21documentDetail;D=FMCSA-2004-19608-4095


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