hate the rails

Discussion in 'Intermodal Trucking Forum' started by 4noReason, Oct 17, 2014.

  1. 4noReason

    4noReason Road Train Member

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    so i started my new job. they gave me the key and said ok go. if you plan on going to a rail company make sure they train you. i struggled my butt off. contemplating on going back to swift. gravy job. trailers rock. but honestly im really thinking of learning and doing cross town. i think i would like it more than regional. i dont like the long drives. kiswani has been asking me to come join em. but i think they want o/o cross town. but man does the rails suck. and man sometimes i wonder how in the heck a person backs in a trailer there. csx bedford and global 1 has angle backing but i couldnt get it. it was so hard. had 1 flat and a blow out. hope things get better.
     
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  3. Edgar2191

    Edgar2191 Light Load Member

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    well what you say sounds about right for rail yards. Not to mention long lines during peak hours.
     
  4. Pool6710

    Pool6710 Medium Load Member

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    just because your in a truck doesn't mean it's all the same. Intermodal is its own game.
     
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  5. Ebola Guy

    Ebola Guy Heavy Load Member

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    Don't beat yourself up too much about that CSX Bedford Park. I've been doing intermodal 12 of my 19 yrs, and that yard, despite being angled parking, can be a real bear to park in. I found that when you get to your assigned row, go all the way to the far end. You're more likely to find more parking and more room in front of the truck, so you don't have to worry about that space.
     
  6. HalpinUout

    HalpinUout Road Train Member

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    What part of Chicagoland do you live in? Kiswani has an add on Craigslist daily I believe he pays on a 10-99, I wouldnt work for him... All the LTL companies are hiring in Chicago area... I wont do the rail yards they can have that.
     
  7. scottscj7

    scottscj7 Bobtail Member

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    i always do the same there, make life easier for yourself
     
  8. JJKid

    JJKid Medium Load Member

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    They're always looking for crosstown company drivers. Where did you hear that they're only looking for o/o on that division only?
     
  9. 4noReason

    4noReason Road Train Member

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    oh wow. nice
     
  10. RAGE 18

    RAGE 18 Road Train Member

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    If you didnt get training that makes your job very hard but you will get it eventually. Also if you get paid percentage or by the load run run away and dont look back.
     
  11. Pool6710

    Pool6710 Medium Load Member

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    I get percentage but you gotta know what lanes to do, some just ain't worth it at all.
     
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