Glad I moved over to Poly Trucking

I made it home Monday night but with a slight change in plans.

The load I picked up in VA was used auto engines from a salvage yard destined for a tear-down facility in Houston. The engines were put into large cardboard bins lined with plastic. The problem was the sharp edges of the engine parts rubbed thru the linning and container allowing oil to spill onto the trailer floor. The receiver used kitty litter and tried to soak it up but that only got what was on the surface, and a washout would not have removed what had soaked into the wood.

Since I already knew the next load was going to H.E.B. Grocery in San Antonio I called backhaul dispatch and told them situation. Was told to call broker and see if the customer would load the trailer. (Which I had already suspected they would not if it was a food grade shipment). I called broker and gave them the same info. They in-turn called the shipper. Took a total of 20 mins to get the answer. Shipper would not load the trailer, and the load was canceled. Now I'm stuck without a load home at 1200 on Christmas Eve.

All was not lost, as during my initial conversation with backhaul I suggested that if load did cancel I was willing to take a load from Pol-Tex (our facility on the eastside of Houston) to Henderson,NV (our facility there) since it would require me to pass thru SA enroute. Was told that sounded like a good option but to call the broker first. Once it was confirmed the load cenceled I called backhaul with the news. Was told to give them the opportunity to find another load while they checked to see if Pol-Tex had an available Henderson transfer. At 1440 I got the call to pick up at Pol-Tex going to Henderson with a delivery time of "whenever you want to deliver it".

The nice thing about this change was that I didn't have to break up my home time to make that Wednesday delivery to H.E.B..

I'll be in Henderson by Monday morning.

 

Dats awesome I have applied at Poly online to deafness.......... Plenty experience if anyone has pull and can use a referral check give me a shout

 

You need more than experience. With all the applicants they get, they are only choosing those with clean MVRs, good CSA scores. From what I've heard the work history is something they are willing to work with because they sympathize with drivers trying to find a good emplyeer only to be sold a bait and switch. Plus, if they have a hard time verifying your work history you wont get a call back.

Hope this helps all to understand a little of the hiring process and why you may not get a reply.

 

So how's the Cornfield Caddy treating you?

 

I have noticed to hesitation you mentioned. Usually occurs after a long drive & the engine has cooled a bit. So I'm thinking a warmup period may be necessary after an extended shut down. Other than that it is doing good. After I deliver in Henderson I'll be going to Sumner,WA. Thatshould give it a good workout.

 

jd and chemster,it was great to finally meet you and have lunch during my orentation.i called outbound last week and was able to get a load delivering tomorrow at lowes dc in garysburg nc at 0630 i got home monday evening for xmas.i was 12 hrs late turning in paperwork last friday to get paid this week,check engine light came on on the way home monday,got fixed yesterday at intl.dealer 5 miles from home.bad oil pressure sending sensor.hope all drivers had a great holiday.timbo50

 

Hope everyone's holidays went great.
I ask to get to my sons in Miami fl and catchup with my wife there and poly was very accommodating I was able to spend 3.5 days and enjoy Christmas and the beach. So far 3 weeks with poly and pay and mileage has been awesome its been a few years since working like this so happy. And shout out to the guys on this thread the info here is right on the money. Every one I bump into from poly is friendly and helpful and others come to me asking??? Because they hear great things. Happy new year to all.

 

Got a call from outbound dispatch last night about 1730 with load offers for Monday leaving Henderson (I'm still at home in SA). I will be delivering in Sumner,WA on Wednesday at 1230. I love it when a plan comes together!

 

Some of us wouldn't know that feeling! We're still with Crete!

 

I know. I still read the Crete thread. I can only shake my head & sympathize. Glad I moved on.