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Discussion in 'Report A BAD Trucking Company Here' started by Professional-Trucker, Dec 18, 2011.

  1. Professional-Trucker

    Professional-Trucker Heavy Load Member

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    LOW MILES (300-500 AVG). 3 DAYS TO DELIVER. NEVER T-CALLS ANYTHING. CARELESS OFFICE ATTITUDE. POORLY KEPT EQUIPMENT. LOAD PLANS, ONE AT A TIME. NEVER SEE DETENTION OR ACCESSORIAL PAY ON CHECKS. COMPANY CHARGES 2CPM FOR PER DIEM, AND SO WHAT'S THE POINT FOR PER DIEM IF THEY KEEP THE EXTRA $59 I GET FROM THE FEDS? PAY CHECKS ARE STARTING TO COME IN AT $200-$400 WEEKLY. I'M JUST VERY DISSAPOINTED WITH THIS COMPANY.7 MONTHS AGO WHEN I FIRST STARTED, IT WAS OK, BUT AFTER MY 90 DAY PROBATION WAS UP I NOTICED A HUGE CHANGE IN THE OVERALL ATTITUDE OF THE COMPANY. THE DM'S COULD CARE LESS BOUT THE DRIVERS. I'M ON MY FOURTH WRITE UP FOR LOG BOOK VIOLATIONS(NON-DOT VIOLATIONS) -JBHUNT POILICY VIOLATIONS. EXAMPLES: 1)FAILURE TO SEND SAFETY MESSAGE AT START OF SHIFT.2) FAILURE TO UPDATE ETA AS NEEDED BY FM/DM.3)NOT SHOWING 15MIN LINE 4, (ON DUTY) WHEN SENDING ARRIVAL CALLS, LOADED CALLS, WHILE FUELING, AND UNLOADED CALLS. 4) SUSPICIOUS SLEEPER- WAS IN THE SLEEPER FOR 10 HOURS AND 23MIN BEFORE GOING TO NEXT STATUS CHANGE, GOING BEYOND THE 10 HOUR BREAK REQUIREMENT. 5) FAILURE TO APROOVE LOGS IN A TIMELY MANNER. 6) 2 SERVICE FAILURES ON A 5 STOP, 500 MILE RUN. IN CALIFORNIA....BECAUSE OF THE POOR LOAD PLANNING (RETAIL STORE DELIVERIES IN CONGESTED MALL PARKING LOTS, AND SOME SAFETY ISSUES WITH THE TRACTOR THAT NEEDED TO BE FIXED WHILE IN TRANSIT, LIKE LOW PSI ON TRAILER TIRES, AND LOW OIL IN THE ENGINE.7) NOT INPUTTING NEW LOAD INFO ON EVERY LOAD. THESE ISSUES ARE MOSTLY QUALCOMM RELATED, MIGHT I ADD I AM VERY FAMILIAR WITH QUALCOMM AND PEOPLENET. THEY PUSH ME TO GET THESE LOADS DELIVERED ON TIME AND NOW I HAVE SOME DOT VIOLATIONS LIKE GOING OVER ON MY 14 HR AND SOME ON MY 11 HOUR.HATE TO DO IT RIGHT BEFORE XMAS, BUT I'M BEAT.:biggrin_25512:
     
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  3. OutLawRadio

    OutLawRadio Light Load Member

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    What could JB "possibly" say in its defense ?
     
  4. cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    That's why i stay away from big companies. i'd start looking for a smaller co.
    You live in Cali ? find some coast to coast, with nice tall miles.....
     
  5. zentrucking

    zentrucking Road Train Member

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    Often had to "leave" trucking about this time of year ... otherwise might not be home for xmas week, and stuck out on the road during the nastiest driving time of the year.

    Just chock it up, and good luck for next year!
     
  6. Professional-Trucker

    Professional-Trucker Heavy Load Member

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    Well, my issues are sincere, and debating to go with some old friends of mine (knight transport) starting next year. I get home for xmas regardless, i make sure that is set way before in advance, but my question remains...WHY, WHY, WHY?
     
  7. OutLawRadio

    OutLawRadio Light Load Member

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    With Knights OUTSTANDING rep,why would you possibly look else where ?
     
    Rollover the Original Thanks this.
  8. Professional-Trucker

    Professional-Trucker Heavy Load Member

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    I understand. I do have a flawless csa and clean dmv. i just don't know...:biggrin_2557:
     
  9. buzzarddriver

    buzzarddriver Road Train Member

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    I have never quite understood how a company can charge a driver money to pay them less. It borders on Graft and Embezzelment.
     
  10. Infrared61ranger

    Infrared61ranger Light Load Member

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    when you read a book there are always to parts to every story I listen and say oh well that only one side of the story the other side could be totally different but we will never know. Your DAQ will know 1st
     
  11. aladdin sane

    aladdin sane Medium Load Member

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    So you're gonna trade in one crappy job for an even crappier job? As long as people like you are out there taking these jobs, your pay will remain low, and companies such as these will continue to chew you up and spit you out. Refusing to work for these ####### outfits is the only thing that will improve your plight.
     
    sevenmph Thanks this.
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