I just saw a CRE truck drive by on 35. First time I’ve ever seen CRE out here in Austin. He appeared to be in control—not driving erratically.
Disrespect on the road
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DirtyhandsMcgee, Nov 11, 2017.
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I'll be honest... I've met some good people along the way, even if they were in a Swift or Shneider truck.
It's been a few years now, but I spent enough time trucking South into the US, and always kept an open mind. Some of my best moments were splashing back a case of beer with that Shneider driver. Or that Swift driver at the stop.
I've never had any problem with them, here or there. You have to start somewhere...
I started driving truck for a nursery, for nearly minimum wage, driving absolute junk around, delivering plants and trees. We all have to start somewhere.BB203, 1278PA, Lepton1 and 1 other person Thank this. -
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Makes me wonder how they got through the CDL road exam
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I've done it a few times at customers-And Probably a dozen times in a truckstop- The 76/Ta in Fultonville,NY ,If you been there you know what im Talkin aboutBB203 Thanks this. -
I seriously think the schools should get some scaled down tractor trailers and make the students spend a whole day doing nothing but driving them backwards around an obstacle course.stayinback Thanks this. -
I think there's just a lack of courtesy out here in general with alot of drivers. I used to drive for Swift and now I drive for a much smaller outfit, but I haven't noticed much difference in how I'm treated on the road. People still cut me off, don't thank me when I flash them over (low beams, not brights), don't let me over, etc. Of course, alot of drivers are courteous, but I don't think we remember them as much.
The main thing that's different is I don't get Swift jokes when I mention who I work for. But I found that how I talked and carried myself made a big difference in the way people talked to me when I was at Swift. I know it will probably rub alot of people the wrong way on here, but I really enjoyed working for them and thought they gave me a great start to my career. I would have gladly stayed with them longer but they didn't have any good-paying dedicated gigs where I live.
Just keep doing what you're doing and learn everything you can. That was a good observation you made about needing to get over a little earlier. Stuff like that makes a bigger difference than you might realize.BB203, DirtyhandsMcgee and Lepton1 Thank this. -
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