Profile For Bobcat_Bob

Back like a bad rash from that lot lizard.

This was good

Congratulations! Good luck with your new career.

Mine went off just today for a " stationary object" I was like it's called a bridge.

Our Internationals hit the brakes for no reason which scares the crap out of everyone whos driven one. They mistake road name signs for speed limits. So it will see a sign for Indiana 35, beep and disable the cruise because it thinks you are doing 65 in a 35.

What got you into trucking? What keeps you going?

I'm not very smart, but I can make over 100k a year so that's why I'm in trucking and why I stay.

What’s the hardest part people don’t understand

The way other people drive, completely reckless, clueless, selfish or inconsiderate.

How about self-driving lawnmowers

Then, prove you can consistently mow any lawn safely and efficiently, while the kids and pets are running around

Funny you mentioned this, I literally saw one today mowing the large empty field at the mall. It got my attention because it has a bunch of flashing lights on it, and I was like "oh there is nobody riding that one".

I'm not really going to worry about self-driving trucks until the lane departure and collision alerts on my truck can tell what is and what isn't a concern.

Based off your posts the last few months I had a feeling this was coming. Still surprised to see it though.

Good luck in your new company! I'm sure you will kill it there as well.

Old School I have a question for you. At what point do you stand up and say this is too much? You always seem to come defend anything companies come up with like an HR rep is standing behind you while you type.

Several top preforming drivers here agree the "nanny cams" are a problem for a multitude of reasons. But you insinuate it is the drivers that are the problem, it can not possibly be the company or their policies.

I drove one of our new 26 Kenworths last week, and I found myself constantly looking at the dash to see why it was beeping at me. It was raining, so every time the rain blocked the camera it would chime and have 2 warning lights come on on the dash. The wipers would clear the rain, the lights would go out and then come back on when it was "blocked" again.

Luckily, we only have outward facing cameras, and our pay isn't tied to any formula based off of triggered events. It mostly looks for complete stops at stop signs and red lights, following distance and speed. If it is triggered it is reviewed by a driver coach who will set up a "coaching session" if it is a valid event. I've only had one session for not completely stopping at a stop sign in one of our yards. But generally you call in they review the tape and tell you what you did wrong and "Coach" you on how to avoid doing it again. All of the coaches are million plus mile drivers so at least it isn't some pencil pusher telling you how to drive. Our pay is not affected, and there is no discipline unless it is something egregious.

How come you are no longer with Schneider? Did they fire over this? Did you report it properly?

Have you tried applying at 2nd chance companies like Cr. England and Western Express?