Hauling doubles

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by pattyj, Feb 17, 2015.

  1. nyagent

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  3. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    yep,trks are governed at 72 so stay out of my way,lol
     
  4. pullin trains

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    Ever think why they don't have drivers can those other trucks?hope the best for you..but 10 parked trucks just throws up flags..what's wrong here?
     
  5. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Its not that he hasn't had the drivers that applied he had to deny many of them either his insurance company wouldn't take them or they didn't have the 2 yrs exp they require.I asked him today why he can't get the drivers.Its like this all over more drivers get denied then hired because mainly its their tarnished MVR.
     
  6. pullin trains

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    Drivers need to realize what they have in that CDL..if a company wants me to do something shady..like run over hours, drive when I'm tired etc..I tell them that CDL is worth 1 million dollars..if you give me that million..I will do what ever you want and not before..that license is YOUR lively hood..so why try to either kill yourself or loose that license..
    Now one needs to think why they can't find drivers..funny little word or two here MONEY and respect..give a driver that..you will not have a driver problem..and an employer gets what they pay for..and if treated well..then every seat would be full and a line out the door wanting a job...one reason why they can't fill the seat..maybe a bad CSA score..bad scores..every scale and officer knows it and will inspect you and the truck..like I said best of luck
     
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  7. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Well then I guess that's why 90% of companies can't find the drivers they all are shady companies.You have no clue about this company but yet you tell me everything about them.I'll keep you in mind if I have any questions about them.One of the reasons im taking this job is because of the respect.I could sence that when I first applied.There are many companies here that pay $25.00 or more an hr,why can't they find the drivers?You have 40 yrs exp according to your avatar,you of all people should know companies will never find the drivers for all their trks ,money and respect has nothing to do with it.Also this company did do extensive checking on me excluding the work history..Its not the companies denying the drivers its their insurance company.Since all these new laws came into place drivers have become a huge commodity.Name one company that isn't looking for drivers that doesn't have an ad somewhere just one.
     
  8. pullin trains

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    the company that I currently work for..they aren't looking for drivers..well you asked.
     
  9. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Whats the name?
     
  10. Cat sdp

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    I hope your up for some physical labor......
    Petroleum = shorter hauls you do all loading / unloading. Your outside in the weather a lot. And if you don't have good technique with the hoses ( you won't in the beginning ) it can be back breaking......

    It's good work but you will work......

    No steering wheel holders....lol
     
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  11. pattyj

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    Ya the boss gave me a brief summary on the work involved.I'll know more Monday.
     
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