NEVER FORGET....the company you sign with nor the dispatch crew ARE NOT your freinds

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by RebelYeller5, Aug 25, 2014.

  1. NatureGirl22

    NatureGirl22 Light Load Member

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    I'm already learning this. My housemate was originally told that he would have a hotel room to himself for orientation and that I could come with him. NOW, they're telling us that he will be in a bunkhouse, I can't go, and that they will TRY to route him up near the house so he can swing by and pick me up. Is this normal?
     
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  3. Powder Joints

    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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    Took me 10 years of "ata boys" and "smiling faces" to find out just how true that is.
     
  4. Powder Joints

    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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    Yup, it is. They or most will get you by the house to pickup stuff to big to bring with you to orientation. I guess you were to big for the duffle bag. LOL
     
  5. White Dog

    White Dog Road Train Member

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    They are not interested in you. They only care to house and "orientate" their employee.
     
  6. bigjoel

    bigjoel Road Train Member

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    They're not? (sob,sob, sniff, sniff)
     
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  7. 281ric

    281ric Road Train Member

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    There's good companies out there. There's advantages to big and small companies, just have to find what's a good for for you.
     
  8. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Companies don't let girlfriends come to orientation. Also he won't necessarily get to the house immediately to get his personal stuff after orientation. He may, but he may not.
     
  9. NatureGirl22

    NatureGirl22 Light Load Member

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    Frankly, that really stinks! I understand that they have no business interest in me directly. However, they want to keep their drivers happy, right? Besides, they changed their story! That seems fishy to me....what else will they go back on their word about?
     
  10. xlsdraw

    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    Most likely, everything.
     
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