Disrespect on the road

I agree with you there, pal, AC/DC said it best. I don't think it will be like the artist's rendition of fire reigning down from the sky, but it's gonna get a WHOLE lot worse before it gets better. I won't see it, but my kids will certainly face some huge challenges in their lifetime.

 

The longer I drive the more and more amazed I become that the number of traffic fatalities is not waaaay higher. The stupid things I see daily lead me to conclude that God does indeed look out for fools, drunkards and the rest of the drivers out there, as well.

 

Don't give a #### who's name is on a truck, I extend the same courtesy to every truck I pass or move over for. Everybody is allowed the chance to do it right or at least be courteous about it, but.... Act like an ### and I will flat bust ya for it, have no problem giving my thoughts when a driver acts stupid. But I'm the guy that still raises my hand in a friendly manner at every truck I pass, use to be we all did.

 

In regards to the situation with the Peterbilt, if you had your turn signal on for 30 seconds I would have started easing on over after a few seconds. The Peterbilt driver would have got into the hammer lane.

Yes, having Swift on your truck and/or trailer does seem to bring out the worst in folks, BUT it does have its benefits. I remember trying to back into a tight hole at a truck stop, late at night, when I drove for Swift. At least five truckers immediately jumped out of their trucks to help spot me in. Of course they were interested in not having me destroy their rigs. One pull up and I finished the job, in spite of conflicting advice. "Good job Swiftie!!!"

Make the most with every job you do. Also, remember that disrespect seems to be a common denominator today. There's WAY too much "me first" out here.

 

Do not stress. For my part America is my home always. When the troubles come, it will be a interesting time to discard some of the limitations again. But I would hope that these things are not necessary. I am recalling a statement told to me by a airforce man decades ago during the cold war time. He said that the Soviets must really love their children too becuase we all live 30 minutes delivered by missile.

 

The same people who dis a Swiftie because he’s a Swiftie are the same people who tell big lies at the lunch counter. The guy that has to wear a big cross around his neck and tells everyone that he’s a Christian is the guy that gets busted in the prostitution sting. The guy that tells everyone that he’s Ex special forces is usually a pus see. The guy that tells everyone that he’s a happily married man says extremely lewd things to waitresses. The loudmouth on the radio can’t look you in the eye without quaking in fear. The guy that volunteers his employment history without anyone asking is usually less than average at his job.

That being said, be honorable. Be courteous. Be patient. Be everything you wish others to be. But...DONT TELL ANYONE.

 

Next time use your trailer and edge over to the left so the peterbilt can't pass that's what I do. Then they have to either back of throttle or change lanes. Using your size and trailer as you said.

 

Yes #### near everybody hates swift which in turn because you drive their truck will hate you. I personally try and treat everyone with respect until they show me they need to be treated more aggressively. Swift does its drivers dirty, puts drivers in seats without adequate training, has trainers that can’t back let alone even drive themselves. Gives you a thin ### mattress thinner than that in county jail(I banged a chic that works for swift in her truck mattress sucked) no inverter no fridge no apu cheap freight etc. you should find an outfit that atleast has the minimum amenities

 

I try not to disrespect, but I will avoid them. I'm not super pleased when I see Swifties doing dumb things and defending it with, "My trainer/mentor/etc did it." COMMON SENSE should tell them not to do 3/4s of the shenanigans they do.

 

Yeah I agree with some of these guys. You just need to stand up and say loudly “I am Swift. Hear me roar.”