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BobbysCntryGrlLuv · **^ Top** #**101** 12.27.2008

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Originally Posted by ScooterDawg

Hey Gator - Great piece of advice (You too Bobby). Makes sense to me. Would rather run short runs than no runs at all. At least it's money, and more than I had. And although I am not running yet, my understanding is that if you jump when the dispatcher calls, the dispatcher will remember that it was YOU that stood up to the plate, right?

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!

ScooterDawg · **^ Top** #**102** 12.28.2008

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Originally Posted by danc694u

Oh that's very true...jumping when the dispatcher calls.

Conway Truckload/Formerly CFI loves that attitude. I personally know a guy who jumped on 12 back to back runs, of 300 miles over a 12 day period. He b#### and moaned to every driver that would listen. Never said a word to his FM..two thumbs up for the team player.

Made for a hell of a paycheck.

yup, that's not bad considering those would be short hops and I am sure there would be accessory pay involved. Again, I would think it was better to make a little than to sit at a truckstop and swap stories, waiting for the "big one". Plus it will add up when the bonuses come to be. Sounds like a win-win

ScooterDawg · **^ Top** #**103** 12.28.2008

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Originally Posted by BobbysCntryGrlLuv

That's right, Baby!!! You tell them, Gator!!! Thank you for justifying my post!!!! Finally!!! Someone that agrees!!!

Oh Bobby.... for what it is worth, I have agreed with a lot you have said. I may not have necessarily jumped in there, but I've learned a lot from your posts!

Thanks for it all!

BobbysCntryGrlLuv · **^ Top** #**104** 12.28.2008

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Originally Posted by ScooterDawg

Oh Bobby.... for what it is worth, I have agreed with a lot you have said. I may not have necessarily jumped in there, but I've learned a lot from your posts!

Thanks for it all!

I know, Scooter .... lol

. And you are quite welcome!!! You're a good man and you're going to be a very good truck driver!!! Not many of you around!! I might get hit by a snowball for saying this but some truck drivers expect runs "they want" to be handed to them on a silver platter. Some even think that they are too good for short runs. They don't realize that short runs makes more miles which means more money!!! The week that my hubby got 3000 miles underneath him .... those had a few short run relays during that week!

Bloozy · **^ Top** #**105** 12.29.2008

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Originally Posted by danc694u

I busted my ### every year. Staying out 2-4 months at a time. When I left, I had 18 days banked, not including an upcoming 2 week vacation.

I'm persueing a new career as otr driver. when you say "18 days banked" , I know that's time off, but, it's w/o any kind of pay right? how is it good to have that many days of w/o pay?
thanks, bloozy

danc694u · **^ Top** #**106** 12.29.2008

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Originally Posted by Bloozy

I'm persueing a new career as otr driver. when you say "18 days banked" , I know that's time off, but, it's w/o any kind of pay right? how is it good to have that many days of w/o pay?
thanks, bloozy

If you're poor at managing your personal finances. It ain't worth a damn.

In my case, I can take off 6 months without pay. And not be affected. Other than watching my bank/savings account get smaller.

I'm not in this business to see if I can die behind the wheel of a truck. I doing my level best to die in a tree stand, being a family kind of guy, or out ho'n around.

Sacred Feline · **^ Top** #**107** 12.30.2008

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Originally Posted by Bloozy

I'm persueing a new career as otr driver. when you say "18 days banked" , I know that's time off, but, it's w/o any kind of pay right? how is it good to have that many days of w/o pay?
thanks, bloozy

Yes you are right you do not get any pay (unless you have earned paid vacation time after being there a certain amount of year/s).

Let me tell you, after being out there for weeks/months without any break you are ready to get off the truck and when you get back home you value the time you have and the more days banked the better. Its a time to regain your sanity ~lol~, rest and relax and enjoy life. We used to stay out for 6 - 8 weeks at a time and then come home for 7 -8 days - we loved it - and really when it is time to go back out one feels refreshed and ready to roll again.

If you decide to become a driver, you will realize why banking days is a great thing.

Good luck .

chevyryder86 · **^ Top** #**108** 01.05.2009

well trucking school has started today for me and the pre trip inspection is very detailing and time consuming.I'm the youngest person in the class by 14ance an years wow.Anyway upon completion i have conway at the top of my list and would like input from drivers experience.thanks in advance and be safe.

simpleinterest · **^ Top** #**109** 01.16.2009

Chevy....keep up updated as you move forward please.

ScooterDawg · **^ Top** #**110** 01.16.2009

Well, just to let ya'll know, I have gotten a prehire and a scheduled orientation for Feb 9th from Christine, however I still have to do my telephone interview with her. She told me last week tat she was buried in paperwork, but she would try to get back with me (I am expecting TODAY).

Anyway, just though I would pop my head in here and let you know how it is going. I am now halfway through school and things are coming together nicely. Already passed all my yardwork, classroom, and CDL tests. I have gotten just a little time behind the wheel, but I am told that I should get ready to do a lot of driving next week. "I'll take PSYCHED for a thousand please, Alex"

SO there ya are..... any recent info from current Conway drivers or their spouses (hey there Bobby!) would be appreciated!

Thanks!

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