one more advice that i need

I may refuse a load or pickup because I know 3/4 of my clock will be burnt up once I enter the gate, but I will NEVER refuse a load because I know the shipper or receiver may have a few "difficult docks". Like a a previous responder said, you have to develop your skills and look for and appreciate challenges that serve to sharpen your skills and confidence even further.

 

I back between trls 6 times a day and usually blind side once a day.It has to be done which is part of the drivers job.

 

I will take a load to Hell if you put enough money on it. Lonesome told you right. The goal isn't to get in an out without incident, the goal is to be good at what you do. What's the difference? You can be a one minute wonder with your girl and leave her wondering if that's it, or you can actually be good at what you do and straighten her toes. Try again...this time look for a challenge, instead of acting like a candy.

 

a good thread for you to read is on the schneider pages its Day by day adventures of a new otr driver. it should help with the fears as he was put thru he## an he's still goin one yr later. good luck oh yea geton youtube as well.

 

It's ok 2 be scared but never be scared to ask 4 help and never be scared 2 get out and look (GOAL) if you got 2 get out 50times u get out 51times it's on yo license if u run ova something . And u say u had traffic tied up LET THEM WAIT u are doing yo job just like most of them waiting have one come on ur gonna have 2 shake them nerves UR truck driver I was told that caz I was just like u and after my recovery and I go back 2 work i'm sure my nerves is gonna get me U CAN DO IT THINK POSITIVE

 

How are you going to refuse a load because of a bad dock, when you won't see the dock, until you get there? How do you know it's bad beforehand?

 

Everything takes times and its ok to be scared.But with practice comes better backing and driving in big cities like Chicago,New York City,Los Angelous ect.You'll get the joy of driving and maybe delivering there.Whether back or making a tight turn,you can't be absolute petrified or sweety sadly you're an accident waiting to happen.Alot of accidents occur because ppl are too scared and try way too hard.You need to loosen up relax.So what if you can't get it the first time,juat relax and try again.Don't let ppl bother you,they can wait.

 

As wanna be driver wanting to get into this industry, I find that these few pages kinda eased my mind about backing up and asking for help and who cares if you inconvenience them, its your job to deliver on time and accident free. Well I hope to join you guys and gals on the road soon. Be safe

 

Now that's the right attitude to have.Its nice and a refreshing change of pace reading a positive post.