Stuck in Reno, what would you do?

Oh...and what would I do? Find the nearest strip club, of course...

 

Remember company policy! it would be a shame to get canned right off the bat because you didn't follow their rules. That's where I have a problem with people. rules are rules if you don't like them go somewhere else! there should be no question on this.

 

My 03 cents is in this order
Company policy, Trainer in the truck makes the rules, but should not just be sitting how about practicing backing, Practicing Inspections, etc. then after a few hours of training, go eat and play and have fun while you can.

 

Whether or not you actually are indignant may be debatable, but your posted definition does make sense in regards to this thread. Even more so as you continue. HTH.

 

Just wait, now you'll hear from the billy big riggers, and super truckers, how your driving to slow is a hazard.

 

I wonder by your definition, and your responses to posts that are not in agreement with you, if in fact, you are being a little indignant.

 

Yep, rules are rules! When you are given a paycheck, you do your job set forth by the company and do what they want and not what you want. That's rule #17 on keeping a job! Then when you are off duty, you do what you want to do. Some people can't grasp that concept and seperate the two. So they become a trucker because they heard of the freedom of the open road. Then they find out there is more rules in trucking than in most jobs.


Besides all that, winter weather you can't beat mother nature! There is nothing to prove and it's part of the job. If it shuts you down, it shuts you down. Always carry you food and supplies in the winter for those times. A TV helps!


Your paydays will be up and down. What matters is whats on that W-2 at the end of the year.

Yep, trainer is boss. But who sits in the drivers seat is responsible when the truck is moving. Sometimes what he is experiencing is a good time to get a reset in. Use that clock wisely.

Yep, there's always those that have something to prove. Even though my underwear are crawled up my butt, if I make it, I'm the super trucker of the year. What happens if you wreck? You don't make, you're unemployed and you're lucky if you live. A real trucker respects weather.

There is no time that you have to prove anything. You always drive within your comfort level and don't become a monkey see monkey do driver.

I see the OP's concern is making money. Again winter weather is expected. You'll have more than enough opportunity to make up for it in good weather. $$$ is not an excuse.