As of Sept 1 there can be no more idling of big trucks anywhere in Texas.

My question is....why cant drivers begin some sort of class action suit

against this sort of treatment.

It was 108 Fahrenheit in Laredo,TX a few trips ago...the cab would most certainly exceed 140

on the inside without a/c.

Why don't drivers organize against this

 

haha Probably wouldn't help... The people that make these rules don't care about humans. But get an animal and Idle all you want! At least that is how it was a few years ago in some states. If you had some sort of animal you could idle your trucks. They believe in human cruelty not animal cruelty haha.

 

Buy an APU or get a room.

 

This should be a good lawsuit for OOIDA to pursue. They get away with this type of legislation because drivers don't take the time to write or call their representatives. One reason so many states are passing these laws is due to federal money. They either get more federal money by passing such legislation or have funds reduced if they don't. States need to find their backbone and stand up to these special interest groups and the federal government. If you don't like the laws they pass then it is up to each of us to contact our representatives to let them know how these law will affect us. One thing that might help reduce or eliminate some of this type of legislation is to file a lawsuit against the individuals responsible for this legislation. I am not talking about the state or city but the individuals. If nothing else it will get their attention. All you need to is win one suit in court and a precedent will be set. Once a precedent is set then you can go to other states and do the same thing and cite case law to support your case. The only way to stop this type of ridiculous laws is to hit them in their pocketbook. If you hit them personally then you will get their attention. If it becomes too expensive then they will make changes. Frankly, I am surprised the Teamsters or other unions have not taken this on. It unfairly discriminates against truckers and puts their personal safety in jeopardy. Little has been heard from truckers when they pass these laws.

 

Yeah right, I was in Texas this week. There is no way thats gonna work.

Has anyone ever recieved one of these tickets? Not someone you know but personally?

 

No i do not know of anyone getting one in person...

But personally ....I would not pay such a ticket anyways...


:rofl:

 

If they decided to go into a truckstop and start writing tickets they could write about $50,000 in just one truck stop at any given time. I don't see how these laws can be enforceable. These people like to talk about safety yet they pass these stupid laws which would prevent drivers from getting needed rest so that they can drive safely. They need to have IQ tests for these offices before any of them should be allowed to run for office.

 

i wonder how that law breaks down, if ur a company driver and cant do anything about a apu, then wtf are u suposed to do?? pa is kinda like texas, they say u only get three mins of idol time..............

 

That's the silliest thing I've ever heard.
Even if they do enforce it, they couldn't. An officer telling a driver that he can't idle in the summer would be like the pot calling the kettle black. I have respect for Texas DPS, but I'd like to see a DOT man tell me I can't idle in the summer time. I'd have to tell him to roll his winders down, and turn off the A/C. I'd dare him to try.

 

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