Random LTL Rants (all are welcomed)

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

  1. LtlAnonymous

    LtlAnonymous Road Train Member

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    Haha we have a few more than that by us, so...things slip between the cracks pretty easily.
     
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  3. road_runner

    road_runner Road Train Member

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    That would never work at our barn. It's impossible for a junior driver to jump seniority without everyone else finding out about it. If there is weekend work (or even an earlier than usual start time) every driver has to be given an opportunity to take it on.

    If for example they skip me and give it to someone below me, then I can file a grievance and management would have to pay me for all of those hours that he worked. If they skip more than one person, each driver can file a grievance and get paid, even if they never intended to take the run.

    The only downside is that when weekend work does roll around, we have the same two senior drivers signing up for it, only for them not showing up. It's asinine to sign up, only to get bumped by someone that doesn show up.
     
  4. Another Canadian driver

    Another Canadian driver Road Train Member

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    F him up if you have to/
     
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  5. Gearjammin' Penguin

    Gearjammin' Penguin "Ride Fast-Truck Safe"

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    "Driver" is one of those people who have lived their whole life without the slightest fear of getting punched in the face. Personally, I'm confident that this society started going downhill the second duelling was made illegal.
     
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  6. Another Canadian driver

    Another Canadian driver Road Train Member

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    Dueling was a great idea.
    It still is. Can we get it in a constitutional amendment, though?
    That would be awesome.
     
  7. Gearjammin' Penguin

    Gearjammin' Penguin "Ride Fast-Truck Safe"

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    Do you guys even have a constitution?
     
  8. Another Canadian driver

    Another Canadian driver Road Train Member

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    Yep. But nobody pays attention to it.
    Sorry. Can we borrow yours?
    We'll give it back on next Monday.
    Ok?
     
  9. Lumper Humper

    Lumper Humper Road Train Member

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    Break out the parlor pistols
     
  10. LtlAnonymous

    LtlAnonymous Road Train Member

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    The only dueling I'm doing tonight is wrestling my big dopey mastiff. Lol
     
  11. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Extra runs are absolutely fought over around here, especially if it’s something you can start as soon as your 10 is up.
     
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