Decision,Decisions

I hear you on that. Outward doesn't bother me, and if the money was right and they were used PROPERLY, I could possibly, POSSIBLY get used to DFC's even though I see no reason for audio on them, and I don't agree with them, but unfortunately that's not the case. When you start "coaching" and writing people up over petty crap that is perfectly legal under DOT rules, then I start to have a problem. To me, an outward facing cam should provide all of the necessary info about a mishap that may occur. A lot of people are using them in their personal vehicles now, and plenty of cases are being won by the OUTWARD facing dash cam's alone.

Dave

 

You got that right. #### shame.

Dave

 

I've been kicking myself all day, becasue my fall back job oppourtunity fell through this afternoon. However, I took a minute to remind myself that I was following my gut, which "usually" pans out and your post has given me some relief. I appreciate that. I've got a couple of other prospective deals in the works locally, but if they don't pan out I'll be heading out to West Tx to haul frac sand, even after reading the wise words of @Western flyer lol.

I need to get to work, and they'll put me in a truck immediately so it is, what it is. At least for a few months until I have my full 2 years "on paper" if you catch my drift. I can't get on with any of the smaller O/O's that pay better out there but, I think I found the least of the evils that are wanting to hire me. So if that's what I have to do to keep a decent cushion in my bank account until I can get on with a LEGIT company local, then that's what I'll do. I know to some on the outside looking in, it probably looks like I'm a complete moron for not going to Saia, only to end up between a rock and a hard place contemplating the oil field, but as I told my wife, I have goals I want to reach financially and LTL work or fuel hauling is the quickest way.

BUT, wherever I sign on locally, I'd like it to be with a company that doesn't appear to have turned ANTI-driver like the route Saia is going. Until then I'll run here, there, or somewhere to keep the experience rolling until the right company comes along that fits in with my goals, as I like to stay put and not job hop. When you've got mouths to feed, you'll do whatever and if that means hauling frac sand becasue that's the quickest thing I can get right now, then so be it.

But you better believe I'll be looking online and calling prospective employers the entire time I'm out there, IF that's what I end up having to do. I've got a few days for something to pan out locally, so we'll see.

Dave

 

I appreciate that Kao. We'll see how everything plays out.

Dave