Posted: 8 years, 2 months ago
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What happens if I fail the hair test?
It has been more than three months since I've used any drugs (4 or 5). I really want to go to Roehl and haul flatbed, however they do both the DOT UA and hair follicle tests. I'll pass the UA no problem but I'm worried about the hair test. If I fail it, would I be able to go over to another company or would I just be done at that point?
My second choice is Earl Henderson, they only do UA but specialize in reefer, which would be a little disappointing...
I want to ship out early February so that will be another month down, I'm tempted to risk it but I'm worried about ending up completely screwed having quit both my jobs.
Posted: 8 years, 2 months ago
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Tough Call...What would you do?
Its always a good idea to reduce your personal liability when things go wrong, that's what managers are for. I would sometimes ask a managers advice even if I didnt really need to, just so if **** hits the fan I can say "I was just following orders". Maybe that's a little sleazy but it isn't dishonest or anything like that and with the state our economy is in, you have to look out for your own survival.
Posted: 8 years, 2 months ago
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Companies that accept 6 months of experience
You might check BTC, if I remember right, they require 3 or 6 months. .50 cpm, flatbed only.
Posted: 8 years, 2 months ago
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Breathing exercises can help you down from a panic and prevent one. Something like yoga or meditation for 20 or 30 minutes just before you get behind the wheel would help you get into a more relaxed and clear headed state of mind.
Posted: 8 years, 2 months ago
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Tough Call...What would you do?
I used to work at wallyworld in Frozen and dairy, we were supposed to check temp on every delivery and record it before accepting the load, DCs probably do the same thing.
I'd call my manager and follow orders, if its a bad decision, I can pass the buck onto him.
Posted: 8 years, 5 months ago
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Swift Says They Have Too Many Trucks And It’s Hurting Their Profits
You don't have to pay experienced drivers more, they do because they want to keep them. If you have the skills to pay the bills and experience, that makes your time a more valuable commodity and more companies will bid for your labour. That's just competition, supply and demand econ 101 stuff man, simple as that.
Posted: 8 years, 5 months ago
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Thanks everyone for their advice, I'll check out those videos as well, I am a little worried about the backing but not so much the unloading. I worked in the backroom and unloaded trucks twice a week. Around Christmas time every truck was full to the door. Light stuff like clothes, heavy tools, snow throwers, tvs etc. One person in the trailer the rest sorting or dollying out treadmills and furniture. I hated that job but I kinda liked unloading the trucks. And like Brett said heavy stuff is supposed to be on the top but you'd still 40lbs garage door openers or 120 lbs floor jacks hugging the ceiling. Not to mention the 300 lbs pool tables and elyptical machines.
I'm sure its rough though, so I dont know, but the money is good and I really need the money.
Posted: 8 years, 5 months ago
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Company Training and Licensing: Whats The Catch?
So I would have to be there for two years otherwise I have to pay something or another...?
Posted: 8 years, 5 months ago
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The labour sounds great to me, I've gotten soft in my current jobs.
Posted: 8 years, 2 months ago
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Company Sponsored Training
Call the company and ask to switch divisions. You didnt say who you were working for, if its Roehl they have dry van, prime has tanker and reefer...