Stay Away!

Thought about going with this company. I currently drive with a sanitation outfit here in central Texas. They promised me the chance to drive the transfer trucks (Tractor trailers) running back and forth to the dump, but that never materialized, so I've been driving the straight truck collectors since it kept me local and around the family.

We could use the money though, and OTR seems to be where it's at. I've gotten spoiled by the automatics.

 

You work for MBI? Know a guy doing that from FTW to Itasca. Makes pretty good dough , but is bored running the same route 4-5 times a day. But it is steady which is ok right now.

 

I work IESI. There's a bit of boredom, but it is steady. Something to be said for steady.

 

what hppend sounds like a little to long to be in for pm service or did they add the new camera system?

 

Uhhhhhh, LaPurr ------- there ain't no "synchros" in most manual Big truck trannys.
Perhaps that's why you can't wait to get back into your "automatic truck" on Monday?

Besides, there are those who would consider your eagerness to go "automatic" as an indicator thatcha just can't handle the program.

Big truck truckers used to be noted for their skills ---- now-a-daze, it seems, ANYone can drive a Big truck.

Me?
An automatic transmission?
No thanx --- I'll pass.

 

Words have meaning, LP.
And that's a good thang, I think.
'Cause when I look at thangs "word for word" -- it's an indicator that I'm very interested in what'cher sayin'.

When I was on and over the road, they were available, but not real popular. Has that changed?
Are they as durable?
I'd tend to think the synchros would wear rather quickly.
And kinda take the fun-0-floatin' the gears.
Is it true that floaing gears in a synchro trans isn't the best thing to do?

Or should,
ya reckon?

I was lucky, .... I only HAD to do that to two, and one on a road test.
Did any of those you booted thank you for doin' that?
YeAH, mine neither.

Did you get the,
This company already has the investment of company schooling that trainee received, -- are you absolutely positive you're willing to cost the company all that money -------
----- speech from the front office?
I did ----- once.
They knew better than to ask me THAT question again.

Interesting information, LP.
Thanx!

 

lapurr it sounds like they dont have all the bugs out yet but the only real future any of us have is that we need an altenate fuel source or it is'nt go ing to make a difference weather it's a stick or auto

 

Isn't shifting gears a very minor part of being a Professional Truck Driver?

Your "eagerness" to get into your own truck and make a living for yourself in commendable. Don't let some old fart who thinks that updated technology is not trustworthy get you down. The simple idea that we humans are always developing something better is what sets us apart from the rest of the animals on planet earth.

Good luck on your career with USX....keep us posted.