Need some insight here

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by Taino, Oct 27, 2012.

  1. Keyster

    Keyster Light Load Member

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    There is no such thing as a steering box filter. The power steering reservoir is always low on fluid because it leaks.
    Quit this job. Quit now...before you kill yourself and/or someone else.
     
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  3. ralph

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    When you interviewed for the job did you not look @ the equipment. On your first day doing your pre trip inspection you noticed all the flagrant violations BUT you chose to go to work driving defective junk.
     
  4. Taildragon

    Taildragon Heavy Load Member

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    You might check Florida Rock and Tank, and here is another that you might check, I didn't know where you live, so just click on this link. I would report that carrier that you are leaving, a life might be saved. Good Luck, and let us know your progress.

    https://www.abf.jobs/
     
  5. slowlane

    slowlane Light Load Member

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    Well, as the others have said, run away. Try to smack a couple people on the way out the door.
     
  6. Taino

    Taino Light Load Member

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    Indeed ralph, you are right and I have always made sure I was driving a safe vehicle but in this case I don't know what I was thinking or even why I was doing it. But this is a fault I have done and won't do it again.
     
  7. Taino

    Taino Light Load Member

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    I have looked into ABF out of Lakeland, FL and at this time their isn't any openings. Florida Rock and Tank is an 1hr 45 mins away and from what I gather the pay is low. I was driving a 1hr 30mins for a company down in Tampa and the checks were take home roughly 500-625 per wk and I was spending 75+ in gas to get their.
     
  8. Taino

    Taino Light Load Member

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    The day of the interview their wasn't any rigs in the yard. I was told they were on the road and won't be back till later. I should of came back then but didn't. As for day one I went out with a driver and his rig was in compliance, well maintained.
     
  9. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Smart move,you're just as guilty as that O/O because you're knowingly driving bad equipment not too mention the HOS violations.
     
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  10. Taino

    Taino Light Load Member

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    Indeed I am and I am not saying I was not in the wrong. So, at this time I no longer am working with this O/O. The john dear email was sent 1hr or so ago.
     
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  11. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Good deal,it'll all work out in your favor.You'll find a much better company.
     
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