Gilster Mary-Lee

You should be more embarrassed trying to explain why you have csa 2010 points on your record for burnt out lights

 

I wouldn't have the points....because I am not scared to fix such a small little pittley problem myself, instead of calling for a service truck like a 3rd. grade girl.

The majority of Gillster trucks I remember seeing are old FLD 120's and Pete 377's....and those trucks are not even manufactured any more.

 

Where do you carry your extension ladder to be able to get to the front top marker lights?

It was obvious to me that was what the driver meant. By the by, do you carry a replacement light for every different trailer you pull? S'posed to!

 

Only time I ever carried a ladder of my own is when I pulled flatbed.
I used to be able to talk TA Truck Stop garage personel into letting me use their steps (just be nice). And I carried my own small tool box with your basic tools in it.
And no....did not carry an assortment of lights----but truck stops did.

Anything major or messy....I made a phone call. Lights, mud flaps, air line issues, etc... I fixed on my own so I could get rolling again.
Some service trucks can cost $200 just to come out, and $75 dollars an hour with a minimum of one hour---that is $275 plus the price of the light. Your company is not going to stiff you on your reimburssment when they see how much money you have saved them.

I don't know....maybe that is just me.

 

Does anyone know what the pay? and hometime is like at Glisters?

 

I live in the area this company is from. The problem around here is that at one time coal was king. Lots of mines and lots of work. Well mine jobs are rare now so there are tons of guys with families who will do whatever they have to and the companies in the area know it. Wages are low and and what's expected of the driver is high. ( IE, get it there no matter what)

Rules? They only apply if YOU are caught in the area companies minds.

 

ya i Heard they paid by hour but didn't know is it OTR or regional or what??????

 

Ya they got a big factory here in Centralia but they only pay the people minimum wage that work at the plant.