Arrived in texas for upcoming trans am orientation

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by Midnight Mike, Aug 14, 2012.

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  1. Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    mike take a deep breath
    it will all be ok
    did the same thing first trip into NJ
    if you really dont want to do this that is fine but be honorable and get the truck back to olathe
    no one will think less of you if this just isn't for you
    it is a lot of commitment to worry about all we do out here every day
     
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  3. Cranky Yankee

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    we have people in place at risk management and road assist and night dispatch that handle this everyday
    you cant send out 25 new drivers every week and not expect problems they will get you going and back OTR or home
     
  4. Midnight Mike

    Midnight Mike Light Load Member

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    Thanks pete your a good guy, and thanks everyone else as well, i am a little stressed i thought i was doing ok, but i miss the family and to be honest i dont like having this kind of responsibility,one thing i deffinately dont need or want is hitting someone and god forbid....well you know.


    I heard you have to put in two weeks notice if you want to quit, would they let me drive the truck back that way earlier you think?
     
  5. Cranky Yankee

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    i dont know talk to them in the morning
    but be an adult and take the truck back where it came from
    you will sleep better knowing you did the next right thing
     
  6. Midnight Mike

    Midnight Mike Light Load Member

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    Btw this delivery is at a place thats very tight streets, id be running through those same streets again..thats y i thought of leaving truck. I dont want something else happening, i dont know.
     
  7. Jorihe84

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    Get some sleep and don't worry. Your driving in one of the most challenging areas in this country.
     
  8. Cranky Yankee

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    you have the skills to do the job just breathe
    you told the company you would do the job
    so pull on your big boy pants
    and make daddy proud of you
     
  9. Midnight Mike

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    You have alot of time to think and when you see your trip odom at 2,000 miles you say to yourself thats 600$ where as the first 1600-1700 miles is payments as lease so instead id make 150-200$ and if you buy / leave too much fuel because you followed there fuel solution now you are at around 50-100$ i just think its nicer now after the fact that every mile from mile 0 is 30 cents each a long day driving and you made over 150$ clear and simple. Kf bro im sure there guys who make money in the lease game but thats for guys who know the tricks and are on the a list for their dm. I was a bonehead like others and didnt listen to when people said start out as company guy, so learn from me and give it a few weeks or a month to get settled in, while you rack up guaranteed checks.
     
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  10. Midnight Mike

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    Lol, i guess your right.
     
  11. Dinomite

    Dinomite Road Train Member

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    Whatever you do. Get back to a yard, and turn in truck. Most people quit after a few weeks and then after a couple years want to come back but can't get employment due to the abandonment. We all feel like crap after an accident, but think of all the miles you have driven safely. Just be thankful you didn't run under a low bridge or turn the truck over. A bent rim happens. I've done that trying to get on a scale. Learn from your mistakes and like you said you see that lease is stressful and from what I heard they won't let you go to company. So leave on a good note rather then a sour note. I'll keep you in my prayers. God bless my friend.
     
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