Anyone here been coerced into running team?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by PowerOfSolitude, May 7, 2012.

  1. May 7, 2012 #1
    PowerOfSolitude

    PowerOfSolitude Light Load Member

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    I would never run team, money be ######. 90% of my motivation for considering a trucking career is that I want to spend the bulk of my time alone. Have any of you ever felt coerced by your companies to do it?
     
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  3. May 7, 2012 #2
    vinsanity

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    The first company I worked for was teams only. I like money so I chose teams with my current company.
     
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  4. May 7, 2012 #3
    Gizmo_Man

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    I was never "ordered" into team driving, but one company I had worked for, it was thier policy for students to team for a few weeks, and it was ok by me, as I applied for the job.

    Another job I had, I was asked if I could help out and team with a newbie for a couple of weeks, and again, I complied.

    So if someone is FORCING you to team, then either leave the job or speak NICELY how you'd rather not be a team.

    If asked as a "favor to help out", I will try my best, as this can be a benefit for me later on, and it always was later when I would want an extra day or two off, and got'em, no questions asked!!

    SO "one hand washes the other" so to speak.
     
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  5. May 7, 2012 #4
    walstib

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    The only way they could coerce me is with a 20-30yr old hottie as a teammate(with benefits)!!!!!! :biggrin_25522:
     
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  7. May 7, 2012 #5
    PowerOfSolitude

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    I wouldn't have a problem doing it for a short period at the beginning; there's always some price to be paid. Thanks.
     
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