I did just that a few weeks ago. Stuck doing 4 city loads on a Friday afternoon, which is more than enough to put me in a mood. Had to block traffic on a busy street while waiting for cars to vacate the pumps area. After 10 minutes, one car was still parked against a fence (where I needed to be) so I walked into the gas station and asked the attendant if it was her car. Nope. Side windows were tinted, so I couldn't see anyone inside. I wasn't close enough to see in the front window.
Decided to just pull onto the lot to get off the street, then deal with the parked car later. (most retailer managers just tell us to block a vehicle in if they are parked in the off-load area, or even call for a tow-truck if unattended. I won't usually do that, as it's a good way of starting a war) .
I pretty much had to pull up to his front end so my pup would clear the street. As I nose closer, I see someone in the driver's seat playing on his phone. He then looks up at my truck, starts his car and begins backing up, all the while giving me the finger and mouthing f***you at me. 99% of the time people will see what you are trying to do, and will just back up graciously, sometimes even giving a smile and a wave.
Sooo....that was the cherry on top of a bad day. I parked and stormed over to his car, and we were nose to nose trading profanity. Apparently, he thought I was just using the truck to 'bully' him and push him out of the way. Yeah right...not like I was trying to make a delivery.
He drove off after a couple of minutes, and a few minutes after that someone comes walking down the back alley up to my truck. He starts yelling at me and picks up a cinder block and starts running towards me. I threatened to call the police and then he took off. By their appearance, demeanor, and dress, I'm pretty sure both of these punks were in a local gang.
This was a good learning experience. I should have just let him have his little tantrum, instead of confronting him. In retrospect, I'm extremely fortunate that these thugs didn't return with a half dozen of their buddies and exact some revenge on my skull.
Now, before I lose my cool, I remind myself that the other person could be a psychopath fresh out of prison for beating the hell out of someone. It's just not worth the stress...
Are People Just Insane These Days?
Discussion in 'Canadian Truckers Forum' started by TankermanRich, Jul 30, 2014.
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Sorry you're having a hard time finding any.
I have not been over that bridge, that I know of.
I was mainly referring to the four wheelers. The truck drivers are half arse decent, but I see crap from a lot of them, and most are the fake Canadians.
In the USA, it's the reverse. Would rather shut down then hire an American "professional". I see so much garbage that I can see why the fmcsa is hammering on them. -
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