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Running With Watkins & Shepard

Discussion in 'Watkins & Shepard' started by chralb, Aug 13, 2010.

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  1. Jan 20, 2011 #1061
    chralb

    chralb Road Train Member

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    Hey Everyone!

    Well the past week has been....Ummm...interesting to be sure. Now I could go into detail about the "Trailer Tragity" Highway Preacher and I faced trying to pull paper out of WA but....he covered it rather nicely here... http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...-drivers-whats-your-20-a-115.html#post1731522

    We really did do everything possible to pull off getting these loads out and delivered on time. Had it not been for Preacher's truck breaking down, We'd have BOTH made it on time.

    So after delivering mine, I spent a few hours in La Mirada and got a load of beer to Modesto where I've been sitting on my arse waiting to get out of here. Finally have a load of tires right back to SFS but might as well hang for a reset and deliver in the morning at 06:00. Already QC'd SFS asking for a load out for the weekend. She said she'd see what she can do. We'll see.
     
    chralb, Jan 20, 2011
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  3. Jan 20, 2011 #1062
    steelhorse61

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    I just spoke with Roxy in recruiting and there are no new local runs for senior drivers. Local and regional positions are given to those that qualify, regardless of seniority. The terminal managers hire for local positions as they become available.
     
    steelhorse61, Jan 20, 2011
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  4. Jan 20, 2011 #1063
    Deserted1

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    I got news for you guys, I know those of us who are apart of it haven't said much but freight is slowed, in fact so slow they ended up having to lay a few local drivers off in SFS, Me included about a week ago. The last series of storms plus the slow season really messed everything up.

    They offered for me to start over in a sleeper again, but I declined and now have a few interviews for other companies lined up for local work.
     
    Deserted1, Jan 20, 2011
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  5. Jan 21, 2011 #1064
    HiWay Preacher

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    Sorry to hear about the layoff, best to you in your travels
     
    HiWay Preacher, Jan 21, 2011
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  7. Jan 21, 2011 #1065
    sammycat

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    Deserted1
    so sorry to hear you were laid off! Keeping my fingers crossed for you on the interviews! Keep us posted.
     
    sammycat, Jan 21, 2011
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  8. Jan 23, 2011 #1066
    chralb

    chralb Road Train Member

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    Sorry to hear that D1 and all the best to you.

    The other side of the coin is we have about 20 OTR trucks here in SFS right now. They've been running me like a local driver for almost two weeks now. I really want out of CA and get back to REAL OTR. These 2 and 3 hundred mile trips is NOT what I signed on for.
     
    chralb, Jan 23, 2011
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  9. Jan 24, 2011 #1067
    Wedge

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    Good luck with the job hunt, D1
     
    Wedge, Jan 24, 2011
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  10. Jan 26, 2011 #1068
    Warpdrvr

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    D1 wasnt the only one...I have left the company as well after my SFS/PHX run dried up and they wanted me to go back OTR. I have apps in a few places as well, but out of the transportation business. Trying to go back to my former occupation, dispatcher. I am really good at it and like the job. I can make more money, better benefits, Mon-Fri and be home every night, so I'll be happy.
     
    Warpdrvr, Jan 26, 2011
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    Wedge and chralb Thank this.
  11. Jan 26, 2011 #1069
    Wedge

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    Sorry to hear that, Warp. Did Cage survive the layoff, go back OTR, or is he looking around?
     
    Wedge, Jan 26, 2011
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  12. Jan 27, 2011 #1070
    wulfman75

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    I thought Cage was on disability?
     
    wulfman75, Jan 27, 2011
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