Your views on Dispatchers

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by EndHatred, Jul 27, 2015.

  1. EndHatred

    EndHatred Medium Load Member

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    That sounds like a google route to me
    That was a long run,Why would any company allow a shipper/consignee to tell the driver what routes he had to drive except during the final miles where restricted routes possibly were or low clearance etc.?
     
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  3. EndHatred

    EndHatred Medium Load Member

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    Good for you! Wish every dispatcher had to run a minimum of 6 months.
    That's the way it should be to keep you rolling!

    Hell no!

    What company are you with where you have options on dispatcher?
     
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    EndHatred Medium Load Member

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    That's the point where we just have to do what's necessary. we've all been through it.

    What company? leasing or are you O/O? makes a difference
     
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  5. dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    Some shippers do specify a route such as chip companies like Frito lay.. Bags explode at certain altitudes.. High value and more..
     
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    dca Road Train Member

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    I will not reveal whom.. Doesn't matter
     
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    jerezxp7 Medium Load Member

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    Perfect could not be said any better
    " I don't ask I do"
    absolutely these things your talking to your dm about are nonsense. "I don't ask I do" and every few months they thank me and tell me how awesome I am at what I do other then that what's there to talk about? They have their job behind a computer screen I have my job behind the wheel.
     
  8. EndHatred

    EndHatred Medium Load Member

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    Never knew that cause I never took FL up to Denver but have many times to Lynchburg, Va,
    The only reason I ask is because some people talk big on here like they never have to do what a dispatcher tells them so I want to clarify the difference to Newbies as this is a forum with advice from experienced drivers, Don't think Newbies should start out thinking they never have to listen to dispatch. Leasing and being an O/O is different than company drivers.
     
  9. powerhousescott

    powerhousescott Medium Load Member

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    When one is a greenhorn they should do as they are told, until they learn better. I had a private in the Army think he did not have to do as I said. He found out real quick that my words were backed up by the stripes the Army had given me. I watched many a greenhorn when I came back out and was going through my two years recert time, that would argue with their dispatcher, and wonder why they were not getting miles. I often times seen truckers try and bully their dispatchers by whining them to death. LOL
     
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  10. dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    Its not about insubordination, I do listen to whom ever is in the office or on that end, I agreed to pick up and deliver.. If problems occur enroute, find the solution
     
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