Random LTL Rants (all are welcomed)

I delivered a long heavy (7-8', 1000+ lbs.) skid of windows to a residence once. I somehow was able to get it on the liftgate diagonally to get it to the ground. Took some work to move it off the liftgate, but made it happen. The homeowners even complimented me, so I guess I fooled them into thinking I knew what I was doing

 

These guys are giving great advice. I always thought there should be some amount of training on good techniques and safe practices using liftgates, but unfortunately it's a learn as you go type of deal. I wish I knew the tricks ahead of time instead of having to "discover" them myself.

When I first started P&D I was given a clean up route with a liftgate trailer and one stop had 2 crates around 12 ft long. It took forever to unload, but basically I had to use the liftgate to slowly tip it to the ground. Luckily they had a pallet jack so we were able to make it happen by using a combination of the 2 pallet jacks, the liftgate, and some scraps of wood. Total pain.

 

I've always thought P&d drivers should get paid more than linehaul, I'm just glad they don't.

I remember a P&d driver telling me about a hot tub delivery. Much respect.

 

It's a heck of a lot easier to clean up the mess, when it doesn't have half of your blood mixed in!

What often happens with stuff like this, is that people see whatever it is they want, from a local store that doesn't stock anything more than the display stuff. So when it is ordered, it is drop shipped to the end user, who is stuck with making installation himself, or arranging to have it done.

So his flashlight is broke?

Hmmm, suppose management is giving it to him, hoping he'll screw it up bad enough to get sacked?

These companies usually believe that time spent in training, or even safety meetings, is time wasted. They give only the minimum amount of training required by law. If that.

Yep! And now you have a whole lot more battles to "pick" don't ya?

AMEN