The journey begins - purchased a truck.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by blairandgretchen, Dec 10, 2014.

  1. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    You ain't kidding.

    My golden boy , that I'd pay to deadhead, is down sick. The guy I saved his number in my phone - (that good), is unavailable, but gave me my rear escort.

    I call them individually before I go to the broker - she winds up sending me, well - anything that makes her 7% . . . . after I've politely complained about the actuality. Need to amend my strategy on pilot cars.... . .
     
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  3. IH Truck Guy

    IH Truck Guy Road Train Member

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    My buddy keeps his best escort on salary.
    Exclusive use.
    Thats how he combats the problem.
     
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  4. Old Man

    Old Man Road Train Member

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    I’ve fired a few escorts, well maybe a whole lot of escorts, had one in tears too.
    Crappy radio, missed turns, pole car without tape, the stories I could tell. Number one is when they start telling me how much they know, i have fired them driving when in a area I could get by with one.
    I don’t tolerate idiots.
     
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  5. Bad Monkey

    Bad Monkey Medium Load Member

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    Reading all of your stories about escorts makes me wonder if I should set up my personal pickup for escort duty just in case I need it. Of course that means I would have to find someone to drive it when needed. Could be just as much of a hassel. I dont know. just thinking.
     
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  6. Old Man

    Old Man Road Train Member

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    Best quotes from escorts,

    While sliding under a low bridge in Philly “I can’t see but your ok”

    Instead of saying “ getting close to a curb”. She says “you hit the curb”

    Saying clear left and then after a few seconds adds after the red car.

    Charging a day rate for three days when we were out less than 48 hours ( round trip)

    None of these people ever worked for me again
     
  7. Nostalgic

    Nostalgic Road Train Member

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    I'm sorry, I didn't know my wife worked for you. If you would have said she continued to stare with her arms crossed, I would have apologized for my daughter haha. The women in my life are great helpers in a LOT of things. Anything requiring understanding of projected travel or distance to/from objects, not so much.
     
  8. Old Man

    Old Man Road Train Member

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    Sometimes I wonder how some of them find their way home.

    Blair, next super load I’ll hook you up with the best.
     
  9. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    2nd fired escort today.

    Long day.

    Much more to tell.

    Swift robbed me of my endurance.

    Night all.
     
  10. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    I’ll need em. Bloody Johnny called in sick on me this round. That’s where the trouble began.
     
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  11. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Oops - it’s been a while.

    Repaired a step box that I’m asking way too much of. 8 chains and binders, and, obviously - stepping.

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    A piece of aluminum angle bolted to the side of the box, and through to the frame rail mounts.

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    Much stouter.
     
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