Trucker Fired For Refusing To Drive Unsafely Wins His Job Back

Whatever we may think, he just made some serious money. And for that I envy him.

I'm new here, but I have to say that this is exactly the type of thread that gets me fired-up about this industry. I've always approached things with a "do your best so you can gain the most" attitude. I've never understood the "spend more time and effort getting out of something than it takes to just do something" mentality. Let a lone f**k'em since they won't let me get away with it.

When I look at a profession with a supply/demand imbalance, crazy high turnover rate, quickly rising median driver age, opportunity to make good money, so many different career paths, and littered with too many folks with bad attitudes; that screams GIGANTIC OPPORTUNITY to me. Call me crazy I know.

I realize trucking has its unique challenges that I haven't even yet faced, but every industry does. And if someone else can do it, by God so can I.

I don't know of any profession that has the kind of upside potential that this one does. Especially for those types of individuals who are actually attracted to this trucking site.

I know you guys already know it, but the cream of the crop grows here. And you are watering the future success stories in what I believe will be an improving industry to be employed in while many others decline, or even disappear.

I came up in coal and steel country and watched it shrivel up and die a cruel death. How many industries have been disrupted by technology, and others who right now face such an uncertain future. It's been just nuts to watch whole sectors of our economy just go away. Even those who successfully jumped into technology years ago are already being displaced by newer technology now. Or having to take massive pay cuts just to stay employed.

Sure trucking will continue to change and adopt new technologies, but I don't see the macro trends in trucking changing anytime soon. I would think that especially the younger "workers", who are professional and maintain a good attitude, will have the security and peace of mind that few in any present day workforce could even dream of. Just sayin.

Don't let any of the a**holes in trucking do anything but put a smile on your face because that's just one more person who makes someone (like maybe your DM) appreciate you that much more.

I'm new here, but I have to say that this is exactly the type of thread that gets me fired-up about this industry. I've always approached things with a "do your best so you can gain the most" attitude. I've never understood the "spend more time and effort getting out of something than it takes to just do something" mentality. Let a lone f**k'em since they won't let me get away with it.

When I look at a profession with a supply/demand imbalance, crazy high turnover rate, quickly rising median driver age, opportunity to make good money, so many different career paths, and littered with too many folks with bad attitudes; that screams GIGANTIC OPPORTUNITY to me. Call me crazy I know.

I realize trucking has its unique challenges that I haven't even yet faced, but every industry does. And if someone else can do it, by God so can I.

I don't know of any profession that has the kind of upside potential that this one does. Especially for those types of individuals who are actually attracted to this trucking site.

I know you guys already know it, but the cream of the crop grows here. And you are watering the future success stories in what I believe will be an improving industry to be employed in while many others decline, or even disappear.

I came up in coal and steel country and watched it shrivel up and die a cruel death. How many industries have been disrupted by technology, and others who right now face such an uncertain future. It's been just nuts to watch whole sectors of our economy just go away. Even those who successfully jumped into technology years ago are already being displaced by newer technology now. Or having to take massive pay cuts just to stay employed.

Sure trucking will continue to change and adopt new technologies, but I don't see the macro trends in trucking changing anytime soon. I would think that especially the younger "workers", who are professional and maintain a good attitude, will have the security and peace of mind that few in any present day workforce could even dream of. Just sayin.

Don't let any of the a**holes in trucking do anything but put a smile on your face because that's just one more person who makes someone (like maybe your DM) appreciate you that much more.

I've gotta say Mr. Buckeye, for being new to the forum, you have got an excellent attitude!

These types of drivers leave gaps. Gaps the drivers like you, with a great attitude and work ethic, can fill and do twice the work and make twice as many people happy, including yourself!

That was a very well thought out response for someone so new to the industry. This line of work takes hard work, grit and a lot of fire. And you, sir, have all three!

Let me be the first to say welcome to the forum and best of luck as you pursue a new career!

I bet if he was 7 miles from home he wouldn't run out of time

I bet if he was 7 miles from home he wouldn't run out of time

You ain't kiddin.

I have watched some of the Abe videos. Wow, just wow. What a ego, with no reason to have an ego. He contradicts just about everything he says. His attitude sucks, and now he is "retired" due to his own decision. That, and he was too lazy to drive his truck to the terminal to quit his job. Why does this guy make YouTube videos (I ask that of a lot of people). None of the voices in my head like him. He is lazy, he lies, he has zero ethics, nothing is his fault, and everything he has done is righteous. I'm going to go bleach my eyes and ears now, they feel so dirty. I'm not perfect, but I have pride and drive in anything I do (even jobs I hate). Not that it matters, but not even talking about trucking, but as a human being, I have no respect for this man.

Sorry for my rant, just hated his attitude.