Why T-call my load?

Discussion in 'PAM' started by Scoundrel, Jul 21, 2011.

  1. Rollin2003

    Rollin2003 Light Load Member

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    I will always call and ask " so what is better outta Irving than Laredo?".
     
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  3. djtrype

    djtrype Heavy Load Member

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    Like others have said, could be an array of reasons, but I'd call and ask why. Anytime they're taking a load off of me, I'm wondering why and get an answer ASAP. I don't care how full my dispatcher's plate may be, my miles aren't going to suffer to t-call a load. You have to be on your dispatcher's ### sometimes or they'll leave you out in the cold, even the good ones.
     
  4. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    It could be something simple, like the consignee re-scheduling the delivery to a couple days later.
    So, the planners t-call you so you don't have to sit on it.

    I wouldn't worry about it. Just go with it and take your next load.
     
  5. 123456

    123456 Road Train Member

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    Well................???


    If they didn't can-ya, (and I hope they didn't)

    fill us in Driver !!!!
     
  6. Scoundrel

    Scoundrel Light Load Member

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    Just as I got into Dallas I got a message to take the load on down to Laredo. So, I didn't lose my miles afterall. But, I have been sitting for almost 24 hours now. I don't mind because my hours were getting tight and I was ready for a break. I'm sure something will come along soon. If not, I'll get layover pay.
     
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  7. 123456

    123456 Road Train Member

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    good to hear !!
     
  8. Scoundrel

    Scoundrel Light Load Member

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    Just as I got into Dallas I got a message to take the load on down to Laredo. So, I didn't lose my miles afterall. But, I have been sitting for almost 24 hours now. I don't mind because my hours were getting tight and I was ready for a break. I'm sure something will come along soon. If not, I'll get layover pay.
     
  9. 123456

    123456 Road Train Member

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    It's a good chance to get all caught up.

    and

    Ready to roll !!!
     
  10. Ozarktrucker

    Ozarktrucker Light Load Member

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    PAM runs dedicated shuttle trucks powered by natural gas out of the Irving yard. They will often have runs t-called at the Irving yard so the natural gas trucks can take them the rest of the way. That is the explanation I got on my last Laredo run.
     
  11. Tex410

    Tex410 Bobtail Member

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    most of the time the reason we t-call loads in irving is to use local shuttle driver to move the freight back and forth to laredo. They need money just like everyone else does.
     
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