Definition of "running hard"?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by dboot01, Apr 1, 2022.

  1. Last Call

    Last Call Road Train Member

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    Spoken like a true hand .. Amen..
     
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  3. goga

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    I'm making a lot more enjoying the ride when I feel it's a good and safe time to leave the house, than it was when I was running and making money for the sake of it.
     
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  4. goga

    goga Heavy Load Member

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    I'm tired whole my life no matter what I do or don't do, am I running my life hard?)
     
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  5. abyliks

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    i think you guys are confusing what I can do, and what I WONT do,

    I have never done otr, but I’ve done local/regional including having 2 full time jobs running LTL Line haul at night followed by sitting in a dump truck for 8 hours the following morning for quite a few years, also done my fair share of 1000 mile days hauling waste paid by the ton (use your imagination on weight) chasing pennies, it’s a waste of time. I’ll work to provide for my life while most live to work for someone whose only concern when they drop dead is why their freight isn’t moving.

    life is too short, especially for keeping a box of recycleables pinned at a 62 mph governor while watching a clock click down
     
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  6. wore out

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    Because you done it chasing pennies doesn’t mean we all do.......But your convinced....
     
  7. Atlanta trucker

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    To me ... running hard means your driving for the big uglies ... prime swift knight werner England etc... its fine if your young dumb and full of .... desire. But after a few years in the business you learn about the better companies and better lifestyles. Best of luck to you my friend.
     
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  8. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    How about if you simply want to get your work done and go home?

    That’s how I operate. Some of these clock milkers want to stay out all day and half the night, but I don’t want any parts of it.
     
  9. BigBob410

    BigBob410 Road Train Member

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    You mean like pulling the toothpick out of your mouth and poking your arm with it while hanging your head out the window and pulling nose hairs so you can run from Plant city to Hunts Point take a 3 hour nap and turn and burn?? I mean that’s what I heard….
     
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  10. supergreatguy

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    shhhh
     
  11. supergreatguy

    supergreatguy Road Train Member

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    I work hard in my Jesus flip flops. You can tell by my ashy feet. Only been running two days a week. Trucking is a vacation coming from the iron work days sheesh
     
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