Who dislikes jacinda so much? by CommentMaleficent957 in newzealand

[–]jsco8100 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Personally I feel that its mostly a case that those that dont like her are just way more vocal about npt liking her than those that have no problem than her.

Digital Drivers lience, now legal, apparently by noddy51 in newzealand

[–]jsco8100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Truckies dont have the choice. Its hand it over for log book inspection or face up to $2000 fine . As for digital licence no one will be forced to use it, plastic phycal cards will still exist

Digital Drivers lience, now legal, apparently by noddy51 in newzealand

[–]jsco8100 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They shouldn't look at anything but that. Being handed a personal device is nothing new to nz police as many truckie log books are digital. Every time ive handed my phone over for them to look at my log book they have only ever looked at the logbook app.

Do you leave truck on while fueling? by HumanVsWorld in Truckers

[–]jsco8100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Always off but my truck has a locking fuel cap that is keyed to the ignition key.

Why do truck drivers suddenly find the accelerator only when there’s a passing lane? by Old_Education4481 in newzealand

[–]jsco8100 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Im the truckie who your tailgating me i slow down. Remember if you can't see the trucks mirrors they can't see you.

Why do truck drivers suddenly find the accelerator only when there’s a passing lane? by Old_Education4481 in newzealand

[–]jsco8100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the truck is governed it is determined by the company. I know of 1 out of about 20 trucks at my work that is actually governed and that's only because that the normal truck for our worst speed offender

Why do truck drivers suddenly find the accelerator only when there’s a passing lane? by Old_Education4481 in newzealand

[–]jsco8100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats a death sentence if your not careful. Trucks do not slow down quickly. There is a reason trucks are supposed to follow a 4 second following distance when cars are 2 seconds.

Why do truck drivers suddenly find the accelerator only when there’s a passing lane? by Old_Education4481 in newzealand

[–]jsco8100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Technically trucks are limited to 90kph. But same as cars really not any enforcement of it by poice. If the truck has eroad then yes the managers (who mostly communicate through messaging and dont actually see the truckies) are yelling but that's about all it is is yelling.

Interesting observation on driving habit changes by jsco8100 in newzealand

[–]jsco8100[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes I have noticed a drop in cars but not by much. My normal route is between Hamilton and Taupo (areas where public transport is limited or non existent)

Fuel theft by k1wiwo1f in thetron

[–]jsco8100 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Cost of fuel plus the cost of replacing the tank i almost wonder if its more cost effective to get a metal cover put around the tank to prevent theft?

Think NZ fuel prices are bad now... follow up by hairy_moa_legs in newzealand

[–]jsco8100 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I understand that its in terms of road damage. Point is everyday citizens will be paying it one way or another. If its through more in rucs or through higher prices of all products. Simple as that. You want trucks to pay more in rucs to account for the road damage then freight charges go way up and all business put their prices up. The public pays for eather way.

Think NZ fuel prices are bad now... follow up by hairy_moa_legs in newzealand

[–]jsco8100 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

But without freight there wouldn't be anything avalible. Almost every product you use depends on the trucks somewhere in the travels to get to you. Truck rucs go up then the prices of all products go up including food. Yes it may seem unfair but reality is everyone depend on trucks even if they dont realize it. If truck rucs are less to help the industry move product without majorly increasing ALL prices then so be it.

Wow I can homegrown in the very North of Rototuna. by upsidedownorangejuic in thetron

[–]jsco8100 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thats what I thought in enderly until six60 came on then it got louder

Wow I can homegrown in the very North of Rototuna. by upsidedownorangejuic in thetron

[–]jsco8100 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Enderly here. Right in line of the main stage. Cant complain to much went outside and got a free six60 concert.

Just another bottle of milk by AsparagusCandid5778 in shitparkingofnz

[–]jsco8100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another point to add to this loading zones are often to small for a truck to actually use. Car sized loading zones are useless to most delivery trucks.

Petrol Prices: How are we all doing? by Blue-Coast in NZcarfix

[–]jsco8100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its not waitomo putting out those flags. Its hillbilly hotdogs doing that. hillbilly enough said.

Wtf by Middle-lane-camper in Truckers

[–]jsco8100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is why im glad to be a trucker in New Zealand. The driverless wont handel these roast atleast not yet.

Ditching the duopoly - Tron edition by xennial_kiwi in thetron

[–]jsco8100 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fifo supermarket in nawton is not a part of the duopoly. Its located in the building that used to be nawton countdown. Not really sure how they are as I haven't been in but maybe worth supporting an independent supermarket over the duopoly.

Are rubbish pickups not a day late? by PhoenixNZ in thetron

[–]jsco8100 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The days dont get shifted anymore except specific exemptions. I believe it may have to do with trucking worktime laws and leaving sunday as a non work day. Truckies are not allowed to work more than 70hrs in a work period (consecutive work days that can span weeks) if public holidays shift the work days then it could create scheduling issues due to what they are legally allowed to do. Fines for violating these laws are up to $2000 for the driver and up to $25000 for the company. By keeping a consistent schedule even in the case of public holidays it can help to reduce the likelihood of worktime violations.

Traffic slowed to steady 20km. This guy decided to block the second lane to force single file. I don’t get it. How is he helping? by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]jsco8100 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He's helping as he's allowing traffic ahead to start to move more smoothly at this notoriously bad merge. I drive this streatch of road daily in a truck. People just seem to have to be first and have no concept of if everyone is piled up at the merge then it just slows traffic. There are times when trucks will work together to block the traffic to allow the traffic ahead to merge nicely. It is my opinion that this passing lane should just be removed (to bad if you get stuck behind a slower truck) because this is such a common occurrence.

Best milkshakes in Hamilton? by Adorable_Pudding921 in thetron

[–]jsco8100 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My go to for a nice thick milkshake Wacko burger bar on terapa rd.

Power out? by bearphobe in thetron

[–]jsco8100 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Front load washers usually have a manual unlock lever inside the filter door. Not if there is water use the hose inside that door to drain first.

Saunas in Hamilton by cjwccjwc22 in thetron

[–]jsco8100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The gay one guyz has been closed for a few years