Random LTL Rants (all are welcomed)

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by road_runner, Jun 21, 2013.

  1. road_runner

    road_runner Road Train Member

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    Some chick tipped me $20 for delivering her furniture. Anyone else ever get a cool tip?
     
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  3. street beater

    street beater Road Train Member

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    Ive gotten cash but the neatest was 4 twins tickets in a box. He was gonna be out of town and they were paid for...
     
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  4. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    I got $40 once just for unloading 2 four wheelers.
     
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  6. misterG

    misterG Road Train Member

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    I get tips about 2-3 times a year. Usually $20.
     
  7. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    My tips dropped way off about 3 years ago once I started running the eastern shore. Less residentials over there.
     
  8. Drpparker95

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    Hello guys i am working with the local pepsi distributor and i have one certain stop on my route on Tuesday. The option is either a difficult back between dumpsters and cars giving me a shorter walk or parking out in the alley between buildings but then i don't have to make that difficult back just a longer walk. Any advice?
     
  9. Cardfan89

    Cardfan89 Medium Load Member

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    Do what feels comfortable with you there are times I get fancy and back my truck in tight spaces to save a few steps but waist 10 min trying then there are times I just whip it in and run from where I came to a stop at
     
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  10. Drpparker95

    Drpparker95 Road Train Member

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    Id rather play it safe they only get about 14 cases usually. Now i have a stupid question for you, how do you handle a curb that has no ramp
     
  11. road_runner

    road_runner Road Train Member

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    Depends on how much crap you gotta haul. Last night I had a residential with a 50 yard driveway which was covered in snow. If it was a 500 lbs jacuzzi, I would have backed down the driveway. But it was a 70 lbs bed stand so I just dollied it down.

    Ultimately it comes down to how safe it is and which option is less time consuming.

    In many cases for me, I will walk the extra yards if it looks too questionable to back.
     
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