Profile For Robsteeler

This is a problem that’s universal in trucking. We’re not robots who can turn ourselves off when we’re not driving. That’s what companies would like it seems, and that’s what they’re working towards. Before we’re replaced by self driving rigs, we have to live our lives too. I’m glad they listened to you. Everyone needs to let management know when there’s a problem or don’t be surprised when it keeps happening.

Great job! 👍 I went and renewed mine last month, did drug tests last week, and a hazmat background check. Tomorrow morning I have my test at dmv for hazmat too. This may be hinting at something…🤔

Anne, my grandmother only spoke Italian. She wasn’t a citizen and never learned English. My grandfather spoke enough English to get by and worked for the railroad. My grandmother was stuck in the house every day unless someone could go with her to translate, so I understand what you’re saying. Everyone else in the family learned English. If I ever went to Italy I’d like to learn more than curses in Italian. I think hearing more that in this case this bad driver was using language as another excuse. I don’t see how it played a part in this instance.

Nobody should get a license, CDL or otherwise without having English language skills. Maybe get rid of the press one for English on phones and work from there. Most American families were immigrants, very few of those came from England and we all managed to learn it.

Congratulations! 🎉 I really want to get out of NJ myself. Looking further south though, maybe Florida.

Portland has been declared a riot, but then they just look for excuses. I still remember watching Reginald Denny being torn from his truck and beaten. I would refuse to go any place that was sketchy, hopefully most companies would understand that.Stay safe out there!

I worked at Schneider and I had an APU. Who says they don’t have APU’s? As far as boots go, mine were never uncomfortable. Of course, I’m old school so I believe I’m wearing the proper gear for your job.

I went to dispatching, then my company lost our Amazon contract and we went to FedEx. I became asst. Site manager and delivery driver over the last Christmas season. Then, my company lost that site, and I was laid off. So I collected unemployment for a little while. I'm looking for a gig right now. Had a job offer that I won't get into unless I decide to go for it. Like I said, I'm nervous that my kidney stone issue will return and I don't want to go somewhere and have to quit. I have a physical scheduled next month and I'm supposed to get some tests that might determine if I drive again. Thanks for asking.

Laura, that's what usually happens. I extremely rarely ever pull in and there's not a truck in front of me. I do run into the bathroom at that time usually. Of course, I've been driving my couch since January anyway since my company lost our contract. Been waiting for them to get their act together and collecting unemployment for a while. I have a job offer I'm considering now. Came out of the blue so I'm hoping my kidney stone issue is resolved right now.

Noted, good to know. 👍

Sorry I'm not a cyborg. This has been my biggest problem driving. I have to pee too much. I was getting kidney stones (multiple times) and the doctor told me I wasn't drinking enough. Started drinking more and then I had to run to a bathroom every single time I stopped. Usually, I can hold it long enough to pull forward, but I admit there have been a few times I've had to run and pee before that. Not ideal for sure. I wish there was a solution. I'm not wearing a diaper, lol.

That's a separate issue. Whether or not it's wise or safe, it's still not interfering with someone else's ability to access the pumps. Sometimes if you have to go, you have to go. I'm a human. Only do so if it's an emergency.

I don't see a problem with running to pee after you start the pumps. I've had to do it because I can't hold it that long anymore, lol. Every time the pumps are still running when I get back, so no harm. Don't shop and BS while you're in there. Pee and return. Then you can pull up and get a sandwich or whatever. Courtesy isn't hard.

This makes absolutely zero sense? What would you feel bad about? You said you gave the sample under direct observation, right? They watched pee come out of your ***** into a cup? How then, would the person say it looked diluted? Something about this story is missing.

Thanks guys. I will definitely keep my class A until I'm completely positive that I never will drive a semi again... then I'll still wait a year! As far as missing dispatch...some of my drivers i will miss, but the amazonians-not at all!

I'm pretty sure that any training company will do hair follicle tests. You figure since most newbies do something stupid with their truck in the beginning completely cold sober, they're already taking a risk training people. They want to be as sure as possible.

Well guys, after almost a year, I'm leaving dispatch and going back to driving. I couldn't find a local driving job so I stayed even though I hated it. I just got a call put of the blue about driving straight trucks in the Philadelphia area and I decided to go for it. I start Monday. Never drive a straight truck before, hopefully it's not too weird. Doing dispatch I really learned how much I hate people. I can't wait to spend some time with myself for a change. 😅

I'd say different companies have different appeal to different drivers. What may be a deal breaker for you might be no big deal for me. You need to consider equipment, hone time, pay, and even company culture. Reputation of a company is deceiving from the outside, you won't really know until you get there. A lot of a company is what you put into it.

I had shower power, but most days I couldn’t get to a pilot, or any brand of truck stop. A lot of times I stayed at rest stops. That’s just reality when most loads are in the northeast. I did the sponge bath thing, I even did a post about it, and it’s far superior to baby wipes, but it didn’t stop the skin lesions I was getting.

Thanks guys. Yes, I'm going to keep my CDL active. When we relocate, and if I can find a local job, I may do that. I'm not sure yet.