Not only that, but he is quickly eliminating himself from the "desired drivers" pool. I wouldn't hire a driver that was after his sixth job in 16...
Don't know anything about that particular company, but there are a TON of companies here on the west coast that pretty much dedicate themselves to...
Although he did say not to sugar coat it, I believe you are being a bit harsh. It's true there are crappy companies that will work you like that...
I agree, save your four way flashers for an emergency situation, if everyone starts using them on the highways, soon people won't pay attention to...
Look into the Garmin "Quest," they were about $300 a year or two ago, I'm sure they are around $100 by now. I love mine. It's small and easily...
LOL...... I was thinking the same thing!
I apologize, that wasn't very nice of me to say. We do however need to "weed out" a good portion of the drivers in this industry. Some folks, ok...
Don't you mean a "recently new EX driver?" :biggrin_2559:
Later Dude, I have some good news for you. After reading your well written post and actually feeling like I could smell the odors you described...
I'm not sure why some of you are debating who is at fault. I don't need a google map to tell me that the professional driver did not do his job...
I don't remember how to double clutch.:biggrin_2559:
Welcome to the Trucking industry, and good luck! Hopefully it will treat you better than the Mortgage business did. You should know that with...
That's true....awww the days of running 5 axle....sometimes I miss them days!
You do what you have to. Personally I drive for a small company now (as a company driver) and, if for no other reason of common sense, I don't...
Oh, I didn't understand that you weren't a driver yet. A nine or ten speed is fine, especially to learn on. You can shift a 13 or an 18 speed...
Your question about procedure was answered earlier, and there is no reason why 10 isn't enough. A 13 speed tranny is simply better. It's more...
I have a crappy job, earn nearly $60k go home every night AND every weekend. It does vary a lot that's for sure....takes a little time to find...
PTX, I know what you mean about the motorcycle. I ride in my off time and you really have to have your head in "defense" mode out there! Be...
As far as the merging traffic thing goes, in my opinion any of you drivers who are changing lanes to "allow" a four wheeler to merge are inviting...
