Just say NO

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Dave_in_AZ, Nov 2, 2016.

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  1. Nov 17, 2016 #21
    Rusty Trawler

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    There is a truth in being a tree in a forest as opposed to being a tree in someone's yard.
    But I prefer a small woods.
     
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  3. Nov 17, 2016 #22
    Dave_in_AZ

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    Who are the people that turn out the puppy mill drivers? Do they do it to benefit mankind or themselves?
     
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  4. Nov 17, 2016 #23
    Dave_in_AZ

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    My local company truck is limited at 75. I showed the boss how to shave an hour off one of the D&H.
    I'm paid by the hour.
    I just never liked inefficiency.
    My own truck at this company was limited at 94.
    Cause we're Americans.
     
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  5. Nov 17, 2016 #24
    Dave_in_AZ

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    Today 1640. All the loads are covered you can have tomorrow off. EXCELLENT.

    1930. Phone rings. Somebodies ##### hurts. On a team no less. Can you take a load to Albuquerque and meet the guy coming back from Denver? Your regular pay plus $250.
    Can I take the BIG HAMMER?
    Yes you can take the BIG HAMMER.

    2100. Giant pot of home made stuffed cabbage in the oven to last Dad til I get back Saturday afternoon. Bag packed.

    G' nite.
     
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  7. Nov 18, 2016 #25
    TROOPER to TRUCKER

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    I didn't start at a mega but it wasn't a small company but how many people in this thread alone started out same as me or even at a mega?
     
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  8. Nov 18, 2016 #26
    tucker

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    If you make it harder to get a cdl, more testing, then only the megas will be capable of providing the training required to get a cdl.
    Did your dad teach you?? Or did you learn on your own?
     
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  9. Nov 18, 2016 #27
    Dave_in_AZ

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    Well I have successfully been to the Quercus, D&H, and now I'm back at the Petro in Milan.
    The BIG HAMMER has Sirius radio in it and is tuned to FOX. They have FOX on in the Petro too lol.
    Going to heat up my soup.
    Prime & CRE going down 40 at 58 F mph are a menace to the transportation industry.

    It was an awesome day to say NO to mega carriers.

    Only you can stop the proliferation of mega carriers by choosing not to participate.
     
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  10. Nov 18, 2016 #28
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    Not...never mind
     
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  11. Nov 19, 2016 #29
    Midnightrider909

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    How big does a company have to be to qualify as a mega? New drivers really don't have a choice because the micro companies are not hiring them period I quit after a year with my first company and went to a smaller company but you pretty much need that year to qualify for anything good.
     
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  12. Nov 19, 2016 #30
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    Well here goes. My definition would be any company having new driver orientation at least once a week. Now may include the companies that have CDL training also. I went to a company with around 2500 trucks but had orientation every week.

    I agree with new drivers and also look at what @Broke Down 69 is going through to get his driving career on track and they have him that chance and he has put up way more than we would because of that chance.

    More good stories on here just something to think about.
     
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