Running with JCT, Part Deux

Well ####. Coulda bought me dinner! I'm just a poor flatbedder these days. Lol

Actually woke up thursday morning to a dead starter. You're smaller than me. You coulda been the one under my axle jumpering the soleniod.

 

Heads up if you're traveling on SR 14 in the Vancouver/Gorge area. An oil train near Mosier, Oregon has derailed. Oregon DOT has westbound I-84 closed in The Dalles (milepost 87) and eastbound closed at Mosier (milepost 64) near the Hood River. Traffic is being detoured to SR 14 in Washington. Expect extra congestion and plan for delays and if possible delay discretionary trips. There is no estimate for when the situation will be cleared. Pictures are from KOIN.

 

Hopefully it will be open tomorrow I'm coming that way

 

So I've been here 82 days I'm driving a 14 tractor I hear there leasing 17s to new recruits this guy Quentin says he's doesn't know if I can upgrade at my 90 day mark because he doesn't know if he'll have a truck available any suggestions

 

Quit and rehire?

I almost walked on truck selection day. Absolutely furious. Only 2 new ones for 20 hires. Got one with 270k+ miles. "But don't worry, you can upgrade!" Yeah. 90 days...no! 120 days....no! 200 days....no! Over a year in, "OK, buddy, you're numbers up". Yeah, piss-off. I had so much money dumped into it making it right there was no way I was throwing it away.

Now instead of having an almost paid for truck still under warranty I have an almost paid for truck well out of any warranty. My #### paid for the bottom end rebuild and then trans shaft not 2 months after the motor.

Be like stink on siht and get into a new one asap if you intend on completion. Don't be like me and get steamrolled.

If you intend on a perma-lease deal I would highly suggest looking elsewhere as there are much better options.....unless....they finally decide to raise the base CPM rate.

*Health tip* Don't hold your breath.

TA

 

Wow finally seen the light.

 

Funny how some people always pick out only what they wish to see - only items that conform to their view.

I have not changed my stance or prior statements. Both good and bad expierences have been previously indicated. The l/p plan at jct is workable and doable and I still have no plans of leaving.

The comments were meant to stress the importance of upgrading into a new truck (if new wasnt initially available) as quickly as possible to insure minimal waste.

Direct and to the point - the jct l/p is a good way to purchase a truck if other avenues are not available. Yes, I still would recommend jct.

TA
(Does this mean I'm still in the dark?)

 

Ha, sound like we all are , but I gots coffee

 

They may load you early. Be sure your trailer is clean and pre cooled. There is also over night parking available

 

Not from Seattle you won't.