Climate Express

I’m headed back to Temple to McClains

 

They finished unloading after 11pm had to haul to Enid Oklahoma to Adams milling was supposed to be a 1:30 appointment I’m still waiting for a door at 2:30 lol have to have it in St. Louis at 7am

 

I crossed your travel path as I'm on my way from Phoenix to Alabama. Pine bluff plant broke down so having to go to different customer. Posted up just east of Shreveport. Be home Friday instead of Thursday but things happen sometimes.

 

Yeah the math ain’t mathing lol and two days of split sleeper has me all confused.

 

Little update

Flight from Austin, TX to St Louis was quick and painless. Eddie/Ed/Edward (which does he like to be called?) picked me up, nice hard working guy/good chat on the way to the hotel. Hotel wasn't bad, slept pretty good those 2 nights.

Orientation 1st day was a breeze, Karen came out 1st thing in the morning and gave us the expectations of working here and she didn't hold back on anything, she's awesome and I'm glad she gave us the warm welcome. Road test with Scott in Safety was nice and simple. I can't tell you how much I appreciate a safety manager who UNDERSTANDS a driver like he does. His videos and talks the several hours 1st & 2nd day was very informative and not just a rambler like the last couple of orientations I've been to, he kept it 110% real. Robin was just as informative and helpful with onboarding, getting everything squared away with us and explaining the HR part of the job, sweet lady. BIG PROPS to Nathan in maintenance who spent 2-3hrs explaining all of the maintenance procedures and parts reefer/truck that come along with the job, I've been to so many orientations where maintenance comes in for like 10 mins and dips, Nathan made sure we understood how to get around the shop. Dave in maintenance showing us the entire truck was a BIG help too! All 3 of us in orientation have never driven a Volvo, he made sure we understood the entire truck front to back.

Robert(DM) came out this morning before I left the terminal to Edwardsville. He was as straight to the point as he could possibly be with how he wants us to run, what he needs from us, the whole shebang. Really nice guy, I have actually worked for 4-5 mega's and never once met my DM, what a surprise. He's an ex-driver here too?! Such a huge plus

I honestly have no complaints so far. Yeah, they gave me a truck with 440k miles with some wear and tear and I completely understand.. these trucks need to keep moving before they get sold and I'm happy to drive them to the end. I really like how the Volvo drives compared to the KW/Pete/Freightshakers I've driven before this. I'm pretty sure I found my retirement company, truly.

Thanks again to Edward, Karen/Paula, Robin, Scott, Dave, Courtney, Vanessa, Nathan, Robert and whoever I missed during these quick 3 days. This company is lucky to have all of them