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Refused my first load today

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Chewy352, Aug 30, 2016.

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  1. Aug 30, 2016 #21
    Chewy352

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    Well luckily my company completely backs me and already have my next load so screw em. Like I told my dispatcher you pay me to deliver loads, not die or kill people.
     
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  3. Aug 30, 2016 #22
    Chewy352

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    And you're right stuff moves easier then you think. I was tightening a chain on an 8k lb machine and watched it spin a little. I was doing 4 X chains. Figured out you gotta take the slack out of the chains before you start to tighten. I felt strong that day.
     
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  4. Aug 30, 2016 #23
    peterbilt_2005

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    Nice call Michael,

    Don't let the broker or the shipper give you.

    "We do this all the time"

    Keep on truckin'
     
    peterbilt_2005, Aug 30, 2016
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  5. Aug 30, 2016 #24
    MidWest_MacDaddy

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    Funny, after reading this yesterday I saw a flat bed drive by me with a similar setup. Bundles of what looked like long rods set up three across with the wide space between each bundle empty like in the picture posted above.

    I felt so smart.... Such a rare feeling for me... lol
     
    MidWest_MacDaddy, Aug 30, 2016
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  7. Aug 30, 2016 #25
    passingthru69

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    Good call Chewy.. glad your company has your back
     
    passingthru69, Aug 30, 2016
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  8. Aug 30, 2016 #26
    Chewy352

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    Trying to weasel my way in to a safety/compliance position. Right now it's divied up between the 2 dispatchers who have 12 trucks each. If the money's right I'll sleep in the same bed as my wife every night.:D
     
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  9. Aug 30, 2016 #27
    spyder7723

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    I've been to places(including the ones mentioned in this thread) that want to load this way and explained why is dangerous and never had a problem with them working with me to make it safe. A couple 2x4s, a saw, a hammer and nails and about an hour of time. Then a couple choker straps or chains.

    Chewy not trying to say you pulled an attitude with the guy, just sharing my experiences at the same facility. Sometimes it's not what you say but the approach you use.
     
    spyder7723, Aug 30, 2016
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  10. Aug 30, 2016 #28
    Mattflat362

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    Douche shipper for sure!!
     
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  11. Aug 30, 2016 #29
    Chewy352

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    Oh the attitude came out when he wouldn't stop complaining. It's my life and license on the line not his. I have no regrets. I didn't get my attitude till the very end and it was well deserved.
     
    Chewy352, Aug 30, 2016
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  12. Aug 30, 2016 #30
    snowwy

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    I got out after 6 years. Hope i never go back.
     
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