Posted: 6 years, 10 months ago
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NOT the best career choice if you have issues with rude large people. GO ASTROS!!
Posted: 6 years, 10 months ago
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Who got the Bedford dedicated account
Don't really know if my comment here will mean much but I on multiple occations, coming off home time, have hauled a dry load (in a reefer) from a Texas Wal-Mart DC to a Utah Wal-Mart DC....Also have done regular Sams Club dry loads in a reefer..
Posted: 6 years, 11 months ago
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I think the hard and fast of the deal is we (drivers) are simply an extension of the equipment. Of course the "equipment" is there to forward freight rain, shine or rattle etc etc... I expect most reputable companies would consider safety related mechanical issues serious as they have a lot to loose ($$$$).. That said, cosmetic and comfort issues will be tabled at times to move that freight!.
If a large company pulled every rig out of service and ran them straight to a terminal due to driver complaints and or minor issues then 1/4 of the trucks on the road would be laid up....
Grin and bear it for awhile unless you feel the problems are truly hazardous.. Then tactfully put the "you owe me" card in your pocket for future use!!..lol.
Posted: 6 years, 11 months ago
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Rob, I get what you're saying. May have to do with the stereotype that holds with the term "rookie"... Many of us "rookies" have had long prior careers (professions) then lend well to the safe operation of an OTR big rig.
What I tend to find more alarming, as witnessed by my own eyes, are drivers that are considered "experienced" behaving poorly/ dangerously both behind the wheel and outside of the cab.....
Good luck! I look forward to hearing about how it goes. a Side note: am I the only one who finds it alarming how many drivers with "rookie" In their title are around here talking about them training others? Obviously I haven't met them or seen their skill set. It just seems like a huge disservice for somebody completely green to the industry trying to get their career off to a start to be trained by somebody still facing the steep learning curve.
Posted: 6 years, 11 months ago
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My 2 basic rules for my trainees are: 1) DO NOT kill Fred 2) repeat rule #1
Awesome!
My trainer had two basic rules:
1) Please do whatever I ask you to do immediately, even if you don't understand why. I may see something you don't. We have the rest of our lives to discuss the situation after it's over.
2) If you drive off a cliff don't scream or wake me up. I don't want to know.
Posted: 6 years, 11 months ago
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Looks like the worst of winter is over
Lololololol..... Maybe I should ditch AccuWeather and switch to GarthM'Weather..Make me feel better anyway!!....😉
Posted: 6 years, 11 months ago
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"Talked to a LAZER".....lolol....Oh boy!!!
Posted: 6 years, 11 months ago
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Wil-Trans or Jim Palmer Trucking
Enjoy and keep us posted!
Posted: 6 years, 11 months ago
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I have yet to equate professional trucking driving with North American fishing tours but I guess I do now!..😀
Best of luck to you and have fun with both, maybe focus on the truck driving part at first and leave the polls at home until you're a solo act....
Posted: 6 years, 8 months ago
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1 year OTR in the books
Or should I say in the "ELD"...
One year with Jim Palmer Trucking has been a pleasure. Some blood, some sweat and maybe even a tear...lol... I have received what I've put in and good success has been the result.
I sincerely appreciate all the advice that's been provided within this forum... I look forward to the years ahead and continued "lurking" around TT.