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Posted:  7 years, 4 months ago

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The Teaming Saga

Big T, I look forward to reading your posts. As you can see by my status, I team. Well, I did. I accepted a solo position that's a better fit for me just today. But I don't regret teaming at all...I rather enjoyed it.

Posted:  7 years, 4 months ago

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1 down so many left to go!

Finally I am an Experienced Rookie. No longer a pure green horn.

This quote speaks to me. Learning after one year must certainly continue at an advanced level... I'm not there yet. Patrick, I've learned more than you know from your contributions on this terrific site. I have respect for you, and I hope you take a moment or two to celebrate the successes of the past year. Safe travels and again thanks for selflessly helping others entering this business.

Posted:  7 years, 4 months ago

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Reefer help newbie

My understanding is follow the BOL instruction regarding reefer temp. My company requires we circle it with pen on the paperwork. When you do, it is a document that can't be misinterpreted, and you'll be fine.

Posted:  7 years, 5 months ago

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New Career for a 46 yr old

Welcome Jeffrey! You are more fortunate than you might realize right now to have received the responses above from professionals who can and will help you with your new career. This site is so rich with content...explore, think and ask questions. If you really, really want this (and it's AMAZING) you, sir have landed right where you need to be for advice and encouragement, and sometimes tough love.

Read, re-read and consider all things discussed by the professionals who are succeeding.

I learn from this site every single day...and have for some time. These folks will help you.

Posted:  7 years, 6 months ago

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How Effective Communication Helps You Run More Miles

Good stuff OS, good stuff!

Posted:  7 years, 6 months ago

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Another example of why it's best NOT to rely on the GPS.

I am kinda nerdy when it comes to maps, the RM atlas and such. Just love studying them...it's fun. Really makes me feel more prepared and relaxed when I include it in my trip planning.

I like what you said about the mature imposing trees on the reroute. Staying alert and observant can help us make decisions that our brains and past experience agree are the right ones. At least in many cases.

In training, I missed a turn and the RM truckers GPS rerouted, wanting me to turn into a "one way in, one way out" apartment complex. I was like "No way in hell I'm turning in there...I was looking at the road, it was beyond obvious. He still wanted to think it must be right...the GPS won't like. Huh?

I hope more trainers realize how valuable it is to spend time teaching this to students.

Posted:  7 years, 6 months ago

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Logs Dept. - Using resources

Thanks so much Bob and Susan (and everyone) for taking the time to comment and advise. You are what makes this forum and site invaluable to me. It shows that while I am doing many things right, there is this HOS side of the business I need to seriously focus on and master to move to the next level. I didn't really see that clearly until you all offered feedback. I can't thank you enough. Man, I love this site!

Posted:  7 years, 6 months ago

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Logs Dept. - Using resources

Very good point G-town. I will absolutely try and recreate the trip and learn from this. I'm all about getting better with things under my control rather than luck or sheer happenstance.

Posted:  7 years, 6 months ago

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Logs Dept. - Using resources

I think they can only go on the logs you haven't "approved" which you should daily. Maybe my oversight in approving daily benefited me? Omg I am a degenerate...jk lol

Posted:  7 years, 6 months ago

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Logs Dept. - Using resources

Oh, my bad. They went through my logs and found minutes here and there that they could convert to off duty status I assume. I dunno exaxtly, I just know it worked.

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