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Stressful loads

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Chebbydriver7195, Mar 10, 2019.

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  1. Mar 10, 2019 #1
    Chebbydriver7195

    Chebbydriver7195 Light Load Member

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    I got given a hot load that was 1600 miles and 3 days to do it. Then a pre plan half way there for an 1800mile load. 4 days to run it, closer to 3.5.
    Well I had to shut down because of the snow, I couldn't see farther than the fender mirrors. It let up and I headed out, only to get stuck 50 miles later because of a fatal accident. That took several hours to clear.

    I'll pick up 5 hours tomorrow and I'm 500 miles away. Now dispatch is pissy I'll be a day late.
    I gross less then 500$ normally last week was 200$ because they give me tiny runs with huge wait times. Now they give me tons of miles with no time. Is this common?
     
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  3. Mar 10, 2019 #2
    Ridgeline

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    Yep.

    You are command of the truck, dispatch is just dispatch, they are not in the cab or know what they are talking about.
     
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  4. Mar 10, 2019 #3
    Lazer

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    the load is not stressfull. is Middle East peace at stake? Is the orphanage on fire? Nursing home flooded?
    more than likely not. Now if the Brewery runs dry, we have an issue.
     
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  5. Mar 10, 2019 #4
    x1Heavy

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    That is just another day in the office.

    You get new appointment times from dispatch. The load will get there when it gets there.

    Your trip planning should always include weather in winter. ALWAYS. Never take her into a storm you know nothing about in advance.

    By the way your trip is not stressful. It's taking me back so many happy years. 1500 in three aint nothing, when it can be done in two and change.
     
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  7. Mar 10, 2019 #5
    ichudov

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    You probably are like me, getting very worked up about not meeting my commitments. I hate being late anywhere. But outside of this, there is not really a problem.
     
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  8. Mar 10, 2019 #6
    JonJon78

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    Delete
     
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  9. Mar 10, 2019 #7
    Tombstone69

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    The load don't get there till you get there driver. If it does than you screwed up. Better to be safe than sorry, I always say and any other cliche that fits.Don't ever let dispatch bully you or guilt you, they're not out there, you are and it's up to you to arrive safely and in one piece.Good luck and be safe. Like another hand said, the life you save may be your own, or someone else's.
     
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  10. Mar 10, 2019 #8
    Chebbydriver7195

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    They sent me up north when it was all terrible weather. That's the stressful part. They set the delivery times up without a thought of where I'm going then get mad when there is a delay. That's what's stressful, not the miles. I'm just trying to be a good employee and make a living
     
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  11. Mar 10, 2019 #9
    REO6205

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    Don't let it stress you. If you're held up by weather or road closures notify your dispatch office and let them deal with it. They'll move the appointment time back or arrange for you to repower the load.
    Under no circumstances let them push you into driving over hours.
     
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  12. Mar 10, 2019 #10
    Chebbydriver7195

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    Thank you I just dont wanna get fired over something stupid. I need the miles and pay but I dont need or want an accident. They say it's up to us to choose when to shut down then get a bad attitude like I dont wanna work
     
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