Overload of the Day

[Pony]

I didn't know it was sixty Tones, I thought it was a bit older than that.
How longs it been 60, do you know?

 

[Tones]

Changed from 75 to 60 on the 1st of May. Barstards

 

[Willie B]

After I turned sixtyfive in order to keep my CDL I am required to have driver's lisence medical every two years at 70 I believe it will be required every year.

Here, anyone with any prescription medicines, or conditions have to have the CDL physical annually. Finding a doctor to examine is a BIG challenge! My doctor explains that a weeklong course is required to get certification to examine. He said: "I'm qualified to teach the course, but not to give the exam."

 

[Truck Shop]

Here, anyone with any prescription medicines, or conditions have to have the CDL physical annually. Finding a doctor to examine is a BIG challenge! My doctor explains that a weeklong course is required to get certification to examine. He said: "I'm qualified to teach the course, but not to give the exam."

It's more like--doctors don't want to deal with paper work and perform the physical exam
because----it's just not as profitable as dealing with someone's toe fungus and all the lab
work plus tests generated for the hospital/medical group they are associated with.

 

[mekanik]

My last medical the doctor's nurse did most of it.

 

[Tones]

Changed from 75 to 60 on the 1st of May. Barstards

I should have done a little more research. Seems I read a bs MSM story. No changes have been made in Queensland.
All over 75s need a medical certificate which is bulk billed by the doc.
For drivers of heavy vehicles a further test is required, similar to private pilots medical and has to be paid for by the driver.

Driver’s Licence Changes for Seniors from 2026 | What You Need to Know - Seniors First

Australia’s 2026 driver’s licence changes explained for seniors. Medical checks, state-by-state rules, and tips to stay driving safely.

seniorsfirst.com.au

 

[Truck Shop]

Here if BP is testing on the allowable high range, examiner can issue a 1 year only
medical certificate.

 

[Pops52]

Here if BP is testing on the allowable high range, examiner can issue a 1 year only
medical certificate.

Same here in CA.

 

[Pony]

Glad to hear that Tones.

Was starting to get cranky, I'm only a few years off 60, and didn't think I needed to be worrying about my driving ability declining to a dangerous level just yet.

 

[.RC.]

I would think the roads around your area are the greater risk, they seem to be declining to a dangerous level.

 

[Coaldust]

Been quiet, too quiet on the roads around here. The school bus drivers have been on strike and weight restrictions are keeping the dirt haulers off the roads. See a few sewage tankers and the normal refuge trucks and that’s about it.

 

[DMiller]

Headed to town, last minute necessities. Behind this guy doing 20mph.
Deere 6120, loader frame, MFWD. TWO 3/8” chains, ONE front ONE Rear. Rear tire would lift almost off deck as made SLOW Corners. F250 srw GAS crew 8’ box. At least trailer had duals.


And yes can chew my butt for snapping pic, in a cradle at WS

 

[HarleyHappy]

*** farmers get away with everything!

 

[AMBMike]

TWO chains?!!
And driving carefully?

That can't be a farmer...

I'm pretty sure they mostly use the gravity cargo securement plan...

 

[Mr. Wrench]

That back chain should not be at such a low angle.

 

[mekanik]

Found this on the road near my home.

 

[Truck Shop]

Found this on the road near my home.

Was used on the Mayflower.

 

[DMiller]

NMR, $45

 

[Oxbow]

Found this on the road near my home.

A Lebus to boot!