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Florida man crushed to death by bulldozer while using porta-potty, authorities say | Fox News
3. Drunk woman steals ferry and shouts "I'm Jack Sparrow ...
https://www.mby.com/news/drunk-woman-steals-ferry...
Sep 21, 2012 · A drunk woman stole a ferry and shouted “I’m Jack Sparrow” while she caused mayhem on the River Dart. Alison Whelan had been drinking …
4. Guinness Declares Massive Israeli Strawberry As World’s Heaviest
The 10.19-ounce strawberry was picked on Chahi Ariel’s family farm last February and he's been keeping it in a freezer until the record was confirmed.
Guinness Declares Massive Israeli Strawberry As World’s Heaviest | HuffPost null
Truck drivers will no longer have to provide employers with a list each year of their traffic violations, a federal rule change that drew overwhelming support from drivers and carriers.
“This requirement is largely duplicative of a separate rule that requires each motor carrier to make an annual inquiry to obtain the motor vehicle record (MVR) for each driver it employs from every state in which the driver holds or has held a CMV [commercial motor vehicle] operator’s license or permit in the past year,” the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration stated in its final rule, scheduled to be published on Wednesday.
For drivers licensed in Mexico or Canada, the agency is amending the rule “to provide that motor carriers must make an annual inquiry to each driver’s licensing authority where a driver holds or has held a CMV operator’s license or permit.”
As FMCSA pointed out when it proposed the change in December 2020, current regulations require that drivers employed by a motor carrier must give to their employer an annual list of traffic violations — other than parking violations — of which the driver has been convicted or for which the driver has forfeited bond or collateral during the past year.
If a driver has no violations during that period, he or she must certify to their employer that that’s the case. Employers, in turn, must file the list of violations (or certification of no violations) in the driver’s qualification file.
However, carriers already are required to conduct an annual inquiry and review of their drivers’ driving records — thus the reason for the change.
To maintain consistency with federal rules, FMCSA will require that drivers report on their employment application the issuing driver’s licensing authority of each unexpired CMV operator’s license or permit they have been issued so that their carrier can make the required inquiries.
Because drivers will no longer spend time completing a list of convictions for traffic violations — and carriers will no longer have to file them — FMCSA estimated that the new rule will save drivers and carriers $24.9 million over 10 years (discounted for inflation), with annual savings estimated at $3.5 million.
Roughly 80% of those commenting supported the rule, including the American Trucking Associations, the Truckload Carriers Association, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, and the Tennessee Trucking Association.
Those opposing the rule — mostly citing safety reasons — misunderstood the proposal, FMCSA stated.
“Many of the commenters understandably confused the [current] requirements … because of their duplicative nature. FMCSA emphasizes that the final rule does not remove the annual requirement for a motor carrier to obtain and review an MVR. Thus, employers still have a way to know the driving records of their drivers and a way to distinguish safe from unsafe drivers.”
There’s nothing like a delicious meal when you’re on the road. While truck stops may seem like a less-than-glamourous option for long distance drivers, they can actually be surprisingly delicious. Especially if you should find yourself on the highway near Raphine, Virginia. Be sure to pull over for what’s been deemed “the best dang BBQ in Virginia” at Smiley’s Travel Center and Sports Bar.
During these uncertain times, please keep safety in mind and consider adding destinations to your bucket list to visit at a later date.
Smiley's Barbecue may not look like more than a gas station or truck stop to the unsuspecting traveler, but inside awaits some of the most delicious food in the state.
The set-up inside is a modest counter where you'll order your meal to-go from the options on the screen. You'll find just about every kind of barbecue combo you'd hope for. And trust us...it's divine.
If it's your first time visiting Smiley's, you might opt for the brisket or pulled pork sandwich, as it can be a little more convenient to take on the road with you.
There are plenty of side orders too, such as these delicious home fries in a convenient carry-out carton.
Perhaps the only downside of this BBQ joint is that the sandwiches can get pretty messy...but isn't that a sign of a great sandwich?
You'll find space for dining in if you really want to chow down without worrying about making a mess.
So whether you're just passing by or are making a special trip for this barbecue (it really is that good!) you'll want to be sure to bring your appetite with you.
Smiley’s Barbecue is located at 2489 Raphine Rd., Raphine, VA 24472. Have you experienced this one-of-a-kind eatery in Virginia before? What did you order? We’d love to hear from you!
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