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Starting Jim Palmer on 4/10

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by HELLBlLLY, Mar 24, 2017.

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  1. Mar 25, 2017 #21
    HELLBlLLY

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    Yup. I first contacted JP back in January. I've spoken to Luke AT LEAST once a week, EVERY week since then even though they couldn't begin to process my application until I was 30 out from the start date. So even though nothing could be done for me for seven weeks, they would check up every week asking if I'd had any questions and if I was still planning on making 4/10 my start date.
    My interview with Haley was great. She's very upbeat and positive. Spoke with Jennifer quite a few times as well and she had even mentioned that she had spoken with fleet managers about getting me some runs through the Philadelphia area in order to get me home a night or two in between official hometime. I know companies will tell you almost anything in order to get you through the door but I absolutely believe her 100% and have no doubt they will try to uphold that. JP isn't your run of the mill carrier trying to get as many bodies in the door a possible. Today alone, I read on here from 2 other applicants with squeaky clean records and who did all the right things that they were turned down. I feel an immense amount of pride to have been picked to represent Jim Palmer and plan on being the most professional driver I can be.
    I'm sure a lot of other people would call me a "boot licker" given my attitude of wanting the company to be as proud to have me as I am of driving for them but I believe attitude and perspective are very important in life. In fact, I believe attitude is what got me in.
     
    HELLBlLLY, Mar 25, 2017
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  3. Mar 25, 2017 #22
    Antinomian

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    Off hand I can see you need to add a pair of vise grips to your list in case you get a trailer with difficult release pins. And you need a pair of small wire clippers to cut metal seals.
     
    Antinomian, Mar 25, 2017
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  4. Mar 25, 2017 #23
    Deepdiver88

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    I experienced that this week with an old "110XXX" series PRIME trailer. Needed to slide to get the load balanced and one pin would not release. I carry a min-sledge hammer for that reason. I have heard a ballpeen hammer also works works well to loosen stubborn locking pins.
     
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  5. Mar 25, 2017 #24
    Antinomian

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    No! Never bang on those pins with a hammer. If you break a pin loose from it's connecting rod you'll have a fun time trying to get that load balanced. WD-40 usually works better than a hammer anyway.
     
    Antinomian, Mar 25, 2017
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  7. Mar 25, 2017 #25
    tscottme

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    Congrats man. I think JPT will be a good place to work. China already mentioned the sleeping bag and pillow. I'd add cellphone & charger, Rand McNally Road Atlas, available in every truck stop, notebook & pen.
     
    tscottme, Mar 25, 2017
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  8. Mar 25, 2017 #26
    tscottme

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    laundry stuff can be bought at Walmart or the truck stops with laundry facilities.
     
    tscottme, Mar 25, 2017
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  9. Mar 25, 2017 #27
    tscottme

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    Dude there is nothing wrong with liking the company you are working for. Just don't get disappointed. The company job is to move the freight for customers. That will sometimes mean your comfort or wishes won't be their highest priority, as you know. I have no reason to believe they will let you down. They are my choice in companies, and I've been researching hard since last Summer. Also, when you are out on your own they have an unofficial Facebook group of some JPT drivers. It's a good sources for info on customers, like which ones to show up at the end of your window and which ones will take you early. Be sure to ask your trainer about it. BEWARE, it has truck drivers expressing opinions you might not agree with so don't blame the company if you read something that offends you. I don't think you could make a better choice in companies. Big company freight and resources with small company atmoshpere.
     
    tscottme, Mar 25, 2017
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  10. Oct 15, 2017 #28
    LMeli

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  11. Oct 15, 2017 #29
    LMeli

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    how as it all worked ou for you since you started bro?
     
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