I think a lot of us forum members should retire from trucking and start a 1-900 psychic advice hotline for truckers.
Then it sounds like you handled it. Next time you talk to the dispatcher, tell them if you are ever disturbed in that way again by them during...
Did you really drive 900 miles without taking a rest break? I say shame on you. If you were to have even a minor fender bender, you would be held...
Chicago area 1099 company perchance???
So you're not referring to driver-facing cameras and EOBR devices for company tracking purposes? You're saying that 4 wheeled vehicles with agents...
Tinfoil hat much???
Allow me to wax philosophical for a moment. The more things change the more they stay the same is a true statement. From the dawn of ancient...
These are probably things that every owner operator should know to check beforehand when working with any company.
The defense rests, your honor...
I don't think the LTL sector is NEARLY as exclusive as it was a decade ago. I can't be certain about the big name carriers, but I know for certain...
I agree. When you're breaking into the industry, most of the good options are limited. But, how is a greenhorn supposed to survive when they want...
That's the definition of poverty trucking. There are plenty of local and regional guys doing 10k miles a month and they either sleep at home...
I'm familiar with that channel. I don't view it much because I see it everywhere, everyday live, up close, and in person.
If I misjudged, then accept my apology. Now let me ask you what on God's green Earth would compel you to go to work for one of these slimeball...
Sage advice for the masses. Unfortunately, I'm afraid it's too far gone.
Definitely fits the M.O.
Sounds like the sketchy 1099 company hires sketchy drivers. Play with fire and get burned.
I agree. I'd like to add, that although company drivers don't pay for the fuel directly, it still has a negative effect on all of our industry....
I agree. People shouldn't assume because someone is felon that they have a violent temper or short fuse.
Says the guy who's not being threatened by black Voodoo.
