Had Enough, Going Local

Sad part was it wasn’t much better than this photo, other than it was paved.

 

They did me a favour 24 years ago when they refused me . I only had 2 years experience accident and ticket free. Had I went there I would’ve thought that’s what trucking is about and left the industry.

 

I know numerous O/O at Gardewine who have been there for decades. Was harassing one this am. “ if you want the front door herd those oncoming tools into their own #### lane,,,what a night,,,he could barely get the sobs to dim their lights; it really sucks out here

 

Lol. I talked to them in 2010 when life took a change. My driving experience from the age of 18 to 23, drove full time pulling refer, tanker and flat(mostly superB and 4 axles). Then for 9 years I drove part time hauling equipment (a lot being oversized) while apprenticing and working as a mechanic.
They told me I didn't have enough recent experience to pull a dry van and would have to drive with a trainer for 6 months. I asked how many how many years experience is needed to be trainer. If I remember correctly the answer was 3 months after completing the 6 month training or equivalent experience. While laughing I confirmed "so you want some with 9 months experience to train some with 14 years experience?"

 

You ever approach ERB?

Oh say it not so. Bison on edge of town. We getting a little spring weather

 

Interesting that Mullen is seldom mentioned. Probably because their tentacles reach out in so many other directions and identities, which have names on the door.
They just announced a deal to takeover APPS, so another logo to add.

Murray Mullen at least deserves credit for his business acumen. It is a far cry from just "Mullen Trucking" in the 1980's. However, I would not say that as a driver I would relish participating in the program.