Forced dispatch

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by RichDoh64, Apr 10, 2017.

  1. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Well ya,I'm saying there is forced dispatch.There's companies that don't force NYC but they force everywhere else.Company drivers don't have the option picking and choosing.You either take the load or get fired.
     
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  3. Cottonmouth85

    Cottonmouth85 Bad Influence

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    And that was my point from the beginning.
     
  4. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Seriously who's going to risk getting fired?If they wanna quit fine but it won't be any better at the next company.No need to get technical about it you know company drivers aren't going to refuse loads.
     
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    Cottonmouth85 Bad Influence

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    I don't mean to argue with you, Patty. The reason behind my post is too many rookie drivers get bullied into doing things they don't want to do by desk jockeys.

    Maybe if just one person reads my post and thinks 'he's right, I DO have a choice' I did good. As a new driver I received alot of good pointers from the old guys and try to pass it on here.

    If you sign on to a forced dispatch company and you tell them 'No!' there will be consequences, but you're still the one in control.

    One bit of advice I got was "Son, it's not always sunny days and smooth highways. Make yourself a ham sammich and hammer down!"

    You will need to step out of your comfort zone to adance as a person and a driver, however it's still a choice.
     
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    pattyj Road Train Member

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    I know you wasn't arguing because you'll never win with a woman lol.I'm saying you can't just refuse because you don't like where the load is going its not fair to the other drivers and you will risk getting fired along with a bad mark on your dac its not worth it.
     
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    Cottonmouth85 Bad Influence

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    Arguing with a woman is alot like saying no to a dispatcher. There will be consequences and they won't soon forget! :D

    ...and no, a driver should not turn down a load just cuz they don't feel like going somewhere. That's why we're drivers, for the adventure!

    Cuz it sure ain't for the money!
     
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