Safe Haven?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by N172, May 8, 2012.

  1. cadillacdude1975

    cadillacdude1975 Road Train Member

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    well, i will say one thing on the subject. being a professional, you are suppose to realize that "things" can and usually will happen. sometimes you can avoid them by taking an alternate route, sometimes you just get stuck.

    it is your responsibility as a professional driver to plan your route and timing accordingly so you can adjust your schedule as needed.
     
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  3. N172

    N172 Light Load Member

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    I've got it in my mindset, so far without the solo experience, to plan on driving 9-9:30 hours a day. That way you have plenty of time to find somewhere to stop without any issues.
     
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  4. 123456

    123456 Road Train Member

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    let us know how that works for ya.
     
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  5. Gizmo_Man

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    if you do not drive the full 11 hours, or VERY close to that, expect to be cutting the carpet with management and a ticket to the unemployment line for continued lack of doing your job. Then try finding a job after you have been fired for NOT doing your job.

    I hope the time behind the counter at "Mc Burgerworld" goes well.
     
  6. 123456

    123456 Road Train Member

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    dang you're hard.....:biggrin_2559:
     
  7. Gizmo_Man

    Gizmo_Man Road Train Member

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    Only on days that end in "Y".:biggrin_25522:
     
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  8. Kansas

    Kansas Road Train Member

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    Im not a professional anything. My doctor is a professional, the lawyer I used a while back. Now he was a professional. I tend to shy away from that word...
     
  9. Scuby

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    Gizmo Man then you are working for the wrong company. Most companies DO NOT want a truck to sit for a day and half because the driver ran out of hours. The reason being the company (mainly) and the driver aren't making any money.
     
  10. N172

    N172 Light Load Member

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    Lol, Gizmo, you are on my arse today aren't ya!? is this going to be a love/hate relationship? But the reason why i said about the 9-9 1/2 hours is the exact reason Scuby said. So I don't run out of hours. Explain how your thought process is different, if you don't mind please. Not trying to call you out on it, just trying to hear another opinion. The more opinions I get, the better I'm able to figure out what works for me. Thanks in advance.
     
  11. chompi

    chompi Road Train Member

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    Gizmo is a very smart driver/trainer. He tells it like it is! I would adhere any advise he throws your way!

    Once you have some experience you will learn that a lot of times you are going to have to push the limit. Just in one week, that will really add up! 14 hours is roughly 900 miles! That's a lot of $$$ you will miss out on and your DM will have a fit!
     
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