Comments By Bobcat_Bob

Kearsey mentioned that a few members believe Packrats stories weren't adding up. Why wait til now to bring it up?

I've had my doubts. Several members here come off as thinking they are above criticism, they like to believe their way of doing things is the only correct way of doing something. They often respond unnecessarily harshl to anyone who they view as not living upto their standards.

I do not come here for drama or to argue so what would be the point of bringing it up?

Congratulations! 🥳 🎉

A very impressive accomplishment!!

Take your time, get into a routine and when in doubt double check your work. So you don't miss anything.

The trailer makes a really load bang, when you get off your routine and pull out from underneath it without cranking the legs down.

I would strongly advise you to not buy a vehicle and try hot shoting. Those businesses fail at a extremely high rate as it is. With freight rates what they are now it will be financial suicide.

I agree with Bruce, get a safe year of CDL A under your belt and reevaluate.

Yes, many companies take advantage of that old outdated law. It should have been repealed years ago.

Unfortunately, I think a lot of drivers just get comfortable and figure that's the way it is.

OD up until 2 years ago didn't pay overtime until after 60 hours! Now they do it at 50

have you pull it to the back and unload it from the street using a forklift or back a box truck to your tail and unload that way.

In the LTL world that's called a "tailgate delivery" driver brings it to the rear of the trailer and it is upto the receiver to get it off. If they can't, you leave and charge a bunch of money to come back with a lift gate.

Good luck!

I considered doing this before getting my "A". The only thing that scared me away, was most of the trucks are owned by small fleets. I prefer the backing of a company with some dollars behind them.

They definitely have some nice looking rigs tho.

They've hired 18 so far. I think 100 linehaul drivers is what they're aiming for so they're in the top 20%.

That's a pretty large place, we have just over 50 linehaul drivers. Might be awhile before they hit full capacity. Still kinda slow, I'm not even sure if they have work for me today.

I'm guessing they will have a lot of relay freight based on their location.

A wise wise woman.

I'm also a little disappointed. I dropped her off this morning and ran into a bunch of my coworkers.... Traitors!

Smart move, join a new terminal and gain seniority.

brand new building but I like where I'm at

What's the terminal code?

How do you feel about dock work?

You could look into taking a dock position at a LTL company then getting into their dock to driver program.