Comments By FR8 M4N

Or to raise/lower a tag axle?

It's the professionalism and honesty that kept me around. I, too, closed a few tabs when researching this career path.

Keep up the good work, everyone!

Chuck Norris counted to infinity... twice.

Hi ya! Still have the same rig, too? That's a nice looking one in your bio info.

Thanks!

That's a great achievement for any driver at any job, but especially for the things we go through daily. Congratulations!

Ten months, and then some, have gone by since I started driving solo. Now 2024 is upon us.

I received a text from my dispatcher earlier this week letting me know that I'll be routed to the yard for a meeting at 1500 hours on Friday. That was the message. So, should I be nervous? I'm thinking, "What did I do wrong that I need to be talked to?" Couldn't come up with anything too bad, so I put it out of my mind.

Thursday he texts to let me know it will be a Driver's Awards ceremony. Well, that's good to know; but what awards are available? Guess I'll find out on Friday.

At the ceremony there were 5 drivers present, 1 visiting remotely via video, and 6 that couldn't attend.

12 awards available; Best Attitude, Cleanest Truck, Best MPG, Rookie of the Year, Driver of the Year (local), Driver of the Year (OTR), and 6 others I can't recall at this time.

First award presented was for "Rookie of the Year." And the recipient was... Me! There were a couple other contenders, but my Driver's Scorecard score put me at the top.

I'm quite thankful for the recognition and explained that I was grateful for the opportunity to be a driver, that I take my job seriously, and try to do my best everyday.

And with that, I'm looking forward to another good year of driving in 2024.

Until later...

Congrats OS!!

Hmmm, the pics aren't showing up.

Same here!

Nice wheels Packrat! Miss having you around!

Hi Christopher!

I started with a class B, too. Having went to a company sponsored school, I had to do everything over again. It might vary from state to state. I reside in Michigan and tested in Ohio and had to take a test, do pre-trip, and a driving test.

Good luck to you! If at first you don't succeed, don't give up. I failed the alley back portion of the driving test and had to re-test and passed that time.