A helping hand

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by SoulScream84, Apr 16, 2020.

  1. SoulScream84

    SoulScream84 Road Train Member

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    Maybe this is the wrong spot, maybe it's not but I couldn't think of a more fitting place.

    Many of you oboarding and signing up to be truck drivers are younger guys and gals, so while you may lack k knowledge of the industry you can still be beneficial to some of the older hands. I've been waiting a day and a half for my truck to be ready since I finished all of my online classes, in that time I've ran into several drivers who have been in the game a long time. While these individuals have more reverse miles under their belt than some of us do driving forward, they are not always the most technically proficient. Remember if you see somebody struggling you can offer to help them, just like you might want help practicing out on a pad.
     
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  3. BIGLEFTYINTX

    BIGLEFTYINTX Light Load Member

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    First rule if thumb, never trust anyone. Get out and look yourself., I've seen drivers intentionally give false info to get their own trucks hit. I don't know why, but they did
     
  4. SoulScream84

    SoulScream84 Road Train Member

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    Perhaps I should have been more elaborate. What I am referring to is more the technology deficit many older individuals have, while those of us a bit younger grew up with it.
     
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  5. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Yeah, like me still using a flip-phone.
     
  6. SoulScream84

    SoulScream84 Road Train Member

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    I've helped 3 guys today with the basics of texting, setup email addresses for them, and got them going with the e-modules.
     
  7. Wasted Thyme

    Wasted Thyme Road Train Member

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    Aren't you also still using Abacus instead of a calculator ?LOL
     
  8. theSoz

    theSoz Light Load Member

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    Hey, they're making a come back. You'll be cool again before you know it! HA ha
    phone.jpg
     
  9. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    they are bored, and think it is fun, and they cannot be held liable, like the driver is going to be.

    same reason why some pull the 5th wheel lock.
     
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  10. buddyd157

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    hey, bud, same here, had mine since 1990..??? (different brands, different carriers) but still only a flip phone...at least this way, i don't "butt dial" anyone too.......LOL...lol
     
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  11. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    my abacus jammed up on me...some time ago. so i tried cleaning it, and all the beads fell onto the floor. i still can't find 50% of them...
     
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