Got hurt, what do I do, team mate was driving.

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  1. gentleroger

    gentleroger Road Train Member

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    Because Western might be looking for a reason to fire you. If they can claim you got drunk then they have some cover for terming you.
     
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  3. rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    If they gotta ask maybe this ain't the right job lol. Maybe any job with a little responsibility ain't it?
     
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  4. gentleroger

    gentleroger Road Train Member

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    The only stupid question is one that isn't asked. I'd rather have someone ask me the reason behind the rule/advice/statement than either blindly follow it or ignore it.
     
  5. Chi Town Steers

    Chi Town Steers Road Train Member

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    Well hittin my head may have been for the best. I have a real trainer this time. He’s been driving 20+ years and already taught me more in 1 pre trip than the other dude taught me in a week. I’m chipping away at hours again. The only problem is I’ll probably only have a week more with this trainer.
     
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  6. Truckermania

    Truckermania Road Train Member

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    Soak everything in and learn well while you can. Best wishes to you!
     
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  7. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    A week more with the trainer is fine; you'll be ok.
    When I pulled flatbed, I'd look at the load before securing it. Then picture in my mind what would happen if I braked hard or had to make a quick lane change to right or left or what would happen if I suddenly came upon a sharp curve.
    Then I secured accordingly.
    Much of flatbed is common sense with a little critical thinking.
     
  8. snowmantrucking101

    snowmantrucking101 Heavy Load Member

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    Again, you're at a crap company full of BS & attitudes. Remember what has been learned so far and don't repeat for anybody.

    Leave for better as soon as feasible!
     
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  9. H827OUT

    H827OUT Light Load Member

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    Thank you so much for this. The cardboard was really messing up my digestion..
     
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  10. Chi Town Steers

    Chi Town Steers Road Train Member

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    Just got the bill in the mail. Yay! Less than a grand!
     

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  11. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Shouldn't cost you anything! Don't pay the bill, ignore it!
     
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