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...im pretty sure theres plenty of white drivers who have done the same thing or worse..or maybe you just only notice the minorities..because there just that an MINORITY...
I always said they would remember the 'woman' who couldnt back in, but if one of my male colleagues couldnt, it would just pale into the background. Needless to say, I practiced and practiced until I can back in and touch both dock pads with both bumper pads, 99% of the time. I never want to be remembered as the woman who couldnt do...
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I always said they would remember the 'woman' who couldnt back in, but if one of my male colleagues couldnt, it would just pale into the background. Needless to say, I practiced and practiced until I can back in and touch both dock pads with both bumper pads, 99% of the time. I never want to be remembered as the woman who couldnt do...
I have seen many drivers have problems backing into the docks. I will admit, some of the docks move, they must. However, I do not see it to be a woman problem or minority. It is just a driver problem.
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I have seen many drivers have problems backing into the docks. I will admit, some of the docks move, they must. However, I do not see it to be a woman problem or minority. It is just a driver problem.
You are correct Roadmedic, but as a visible minority it would be easy to 'generalize' so I just never allowed anyone the leeway for that.
And yes, docks do move... I am driving a loaner truck while mine is in the shop, and I was consistantly 3 inches off on the right dock pad in the beginning... but the dock plate still works, so oh well!
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i have no idea but aren't there more white drivers then black. right?

idk..maybe its just the way u and the other guy were talking about minorities..sounds like you were talking bout Neanderthals...or monkeys or something..im pretty sure theres plenty of white drivers who have done the same thing or worse..or maybe you just only notice the minorities..because there just that an MINORITY.
I think you need to read the rest of the thread. If you do that, you'll notice that I did point out that stupid people come in all colors. It's just that the ones that come in black are afforded a great deal of protection, certainly more than they deserve.
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(FUNNY) Go to Walmart (NON UNION) and get your eyes checked, and maybe, just maybe there (cheap) glasses will help you back up correctly. Or you can hire a lumper to BACK UP your truck. LOL
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Ups Has A Good Union My Freind Works There And Good Luck Getting In. And All Union Driving Jobs Aren't Kicked Back And Lazy ( Well Ups Is But Them Guys Are Prima-donnas, Yes I'm Jealous And Showing It) Most Union Shops Though You Have To Put Out Because They Know They Can Replace You. But If You Do Your Job Your Ok. I Worked For A Union Company In The Philly Pa Area And When I Needed Them They Weren't Worth ####. But They Would Defend The "loads" Who Goofed Off And Needed To Be Replaced Well Go Figure. Anyway I Have Mixed Feelings About The Union But I Would Definately Drive For A Union Company, In Most Cases The Wages And Benefits Are Better
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Ohio and Indiana areas will be hiring HUGE numbers of drivers in the freight division this spring...

abf/yellow/roadway/holland/ups


tenative contract will have provisions to elliminate some job classes - and some "do-all" positions will more than likely be formed.


Cincinatti is looking to expand by 120+ drivers by this time next year (assuming all goes well with new contract - and no drastic change of ops in columbus or indy).


just a heads up -


hiring usually starts in april/may
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Ohio and Indiana areas will be hiring HUGE numbers of drivers in the freight division this spring...

abf/yellow/roadway/holland/ups


tenative contract will have provisions to elliminate some job classes - and some "do-all" positions will more than likely be formed.


Cincinatti is looking to expand by 120+ drivers by this time next year (assuming all goes well with new contract - and no drastic change of ops in columbus or indy).


just a heads up -


hiring usually starts in april/may
Are you sure about that cause I know for a fact that ABF and USF HOLLAND in Dayton, Oh have road drivers laid off. Both companies aren't even working causals right now. Unless this spring gets very very busy and frt picks up quite a bit. ABF was on a hiring freeze and might still be on one. OH WELL I hope your right that would be good news for a lot of people.
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Are you sure about that cause I know for a fact that ABF and USF HOLLAND in Dayton, Oh have road drivers laid off. Both companies aren't even working causals right now. Unless this spring gets very very busy and frt picks up quite a bit. ABF was on a hiring freeze and might still be on one. OH WELL I hope your right that would be good news for a lot of people.
Our LTL business is very seasonal, and there seems to be way more volume from spring until the stores are stocked with their Christmas merchandise. Then its slower through till spring again. Therefore seniority counts in the slow times.
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