refusal

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Firefly64, Feb 12, 2010.

  1. Rollover the Original

    Rollover the Original Road Train Member

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    This is in reply to the "stopped up windshield washer" problem:
    Get an out of service tag or a tie wrap from a loaf of bread. Remove the washer nozzle from the wiper arm and use the wire to run it through the little holes in the washer then either blow it out using an air gun (found in a shop or your tool box or under your seat) and hook it back up and keep on trucking! Some of these nozz;es are actually adjustable and after you do the cleaning nd it looks like they move around in a gimble fashon get a needle and adjust them where they work at either truck speed or as I do for slower speed as FL and some of these more aerodynamic trucks when you push the washer you loose your mirror! I have mine set for 20MPH to stay off the mirrors.

    Works every time! No excuse as to it being stopped up and it's a darn sight cheaper than running to the dealer and paying $15 for a new one or having an accident because you had a "blocked vision" problem!

    Some problems are a simple solution that isn't that hard to figure out or even ask at the dinner counter how to fix. We do love to give advice!
     
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  3. Hubcap

    Hubcap Medium Load Member

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    I went back and read the post and yes, he was at home! If he has caller ID he can prove when the call was answered and even if he doesn't, his phone bill can prove it.

    One call from a lawyer and they will be kissing his butt to get him back! The company doesn't have a leg to stand on. And if the company required him to pay his own way for
     
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  4. jtrnr1951

    jtrnr1951 Road Train Member

    They can't fire him just because they want to ?????????????

    Is he a union driver ???
     
  5. Markk9

    Markk9 "On your mark"

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    Why did you answer the call, first rules is hometime is hometime. When I was OTR I never answered the phone if work called.

    Mark
     
  6. jtrnr1951

    jtrnr1951 Road Train Member

    Ok its done....Lets move onward.........

    Have you spoken to the company about being rehired ??? If they will NOT take you back, you are going to have to work very hard to get another job. You also need to contact hireright and get a copy of your report. ARe you willing to do these 2 things to get started ??

    Oh, and are you a he or she, it says truckers wife.
    Want to be P.C. ya know.
     
  7. JustSonny

    JustSonny Big Dummy

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    http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/documents/Drug_Alcohol_Test_Brochure2009_508compliant_rev2.pdf
     
  8. jtrnr1951

    jtrnr1951 Road Train Member

    He HAS stated that he completed all the requirements to start driving again...
     
  9. LavenderTrucker

    LavenderTrucker Medium Load Member

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    I am a rookie and have had to do a few randoms.. some went smoothly, some it took a few calls to connect the dots and get to where I needed to be to take care of it... But, that is also fairly common in trucking, sometimes you have to make calls and get the right info or ahold of the right person...


    Now, if I wasn't a rookie and owned a few trucks and was looking for a driver... You would be at the bottom of the pile based on what you just explained.. Not because I was worried about if you were clean or not.. but because I have a right to hire intelligent, responsible drivers who can use common sense.... you showed a severe lack in all of those in that situation.
     
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  10. jtrnr1951

    jtrnr1951 Road Train Member

    And now for our next trick........lets see how far off base THIS thread can go !!!
     
  11. LavenderTrucker

    LavenderTrucker Medium Load Member

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    Hmmm... A challenge.... Okay, I'll give it my best...

    DBL Time... Does your company allow pets.. smoking pets at that... looks like he is smoking on the bed too... does your safety department know..

    If something happens who's fault is it... Yours for letting your dog smoke... the dogs for smoking... some swift driver... The Dems.. The Republicans...

    Here is the evidence....

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    That is a cute picture... not that I condone dogs smoking... :biggrin_2559:
     
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