Running with JCT, Part Deux

I decided to unload one pallet at a rcvr in Florida. I was surprised at how hard it actually was to break down the pallet. It proved to me how old and out of shape I've become over the years. The next thing I know, I'm in the emergency room with a pinched nerve in my neck. Never again.

 

Did just that very thing yesterday, or I should say my co-driver, (wife), did. It was the first of two stops in Seattle,(Amazon Fresh), and they said it would take at least two hours to unload after security came in and cleared the trailer. It was only one pallet of dead cluckers and we were told second drop would take us if we got there early. Second drop was scheduled next day. I was asleep at first stop and wife couldn't see waiting so she borrowed pallet jack from Amazon and pulled the one pallet. Sent in a macro 11 for 50$ and immediately received an authorization code for the 50$ dollars. We did have to explain the circumstances for self unload. Did it once before at a grocery store in Green Bay and was promptly paid.

 

Anyone ever deliver to shamrock foods in phoenix? got a 315 appt and another drop at 0600. something tells me im not gonna make the second drop on time

 

In order to get paid, you need prior approval from your DM or payroll won't pay it.

Have I done it? Hell yes. Some shippers don't want drivers doing it themselves tho. Doesn't make sense to me.

 

Yes....been a while tho. I believe you can park there....or on the street.

 

Parking on the street. been checked in since 215 for a 315 appt got a door at 330. 530 now with another appt across town at 0600 and shamrock still isnt done sorting and lableing

 

Also, there are pre-printed lumper forms at the terminal that need to be filled out in order to be paid.

Some loads are worth it, others definitely not.

 

Didn't go

Didn't go thru any of those steps either time and was paid immediately both times.

 

I'm sure if I made a habit of it though someone at jct would put a stop to it, lol. Only done it twice in the one year we've been here.

 

Saw this on Facebook. It's at Nissin Foods in Gardena, Ca. I carry my own food in my own truck and ain't no one can tell me I can't eat my own food in my own truck while waiting for hours for a dock.