Hi, I'm Snazzy and I'm Trucker

Poor ole Snazzy needs a good trainee for a change!

 

First a big Snazzy welcome to WildDrake42. I see that Big Duker is still with us and agrees with Pj, Lady, and Ducks. Yep, ole Tyrone was really making my life miserable, as Life Goes On.

Ring, ring, " This is Ed. "

I rubbed my twitching eyes, " Ed ! This is Barney and your not going to believe this. Your jailbird just ripped off an overhead door, knocked one of the trailer doors plum off, and may have caused a blackout across the whole Northeast. It's snowing like no tomorrow here and we'll be snowed in soon. "

Ed was Ed, " Well ? What do you want me to do ? I can't make it quit snowing and you know how to report accidents. Just remember to take pictures of the damage and call our safety department. You need to get moving. Your next appointment is 75 miles away, I can see where your at on the GPS board. "

I protested, " Ed ! I can't pick up crap ! The trailer door is done for and the cops are here ! Gees ! What am I suppose to do ! "

Ed played problem solver, " Just give the cops what they need and have the company call our claims department. They can fax us what we need and we're covered, so don't worry. "

I had to ask, " What about Tyrone ? He's dangerous and he is going to kill somebody. That Idiot can't drive and I mean it ! "

Ed was all business, " That's one of our new leased trailers, so do this. I'll call the nearest dealer and have you drop your trailer there. They can fix it or give you another one. Yeah, you can still make your pickup and keep moving. That storm is suppose to get alot worse. "

So, I did. Yep, the cops filled out a private property report that named Tyrone as at fault. I managed to get a copy of the video tape, which showed the whole blame thang. The maintenance guy at the plant managed to get the power back on. He even managed to Jerri Rig the overhead door back up. Tyrone and I, secured the trailer door back inside the trailer. Yep, it wasn't near as bad, as it could of been. Anyway, I drove over to the lease trailer outfit. They had a damaged trailer and just switched the doors. Yep, I left there and was able to pickup a load headed to San De Egg Ohs. What a deal ! I drove like my pants were on fire and kept one step ahead of the deep snow. Tyrone acted like he was shell shocked and kept to himself in the sleeper. Finally he took a seat and gave me his account of it all.

Tyrone folded his arms, " Say ! You haven't even asked me, about what happened. I talked to that cop and he said, I wasn't at fault ! "

I set the cruise control, " Ty, that cop was just being nice to you. He put it in his report that you were at fault. Now he did put in there that that plant was partly to blame. You know, that whole setup, was an accident waiting to happen. But Tyrone, you have admit that you screwed up. "

Tyrone eyeballed me, " My fault ! You won't even let me drive ! How am I suppose to learn ? You sit here and hog the wheel and leave me back there like your house N-word.."

I had heard enough, " That's BS and you know it ! Tyrone, I hate say this, but you can't drive ! I've tried all that I know and you just can't, or won't get the hang of it. Now, listen to me ! Ed is the one that decides if you make it or not. I just make recommendations, but he's the one that hires and fires. So, you'll need to complain to him, about me, and see what he has to say. "

Tyrone kept at me, " So ! What are you going to recommend ? "

I thought about it, " I'm going to be honest with you. Ty you need to go back to school and I mean one that isn't a CDL mill. Like that one that I went to. They really did care that you were able to drive. You just can't jump out here on the big road anymore and learn by your mistakes. I did it that way 20 years ago, but things have changed. Now, I believe if you were to get some practice off the big road and really tried. Well, you might make it. "

Tyrone wasn't happy, " Sure ! I guess Ed will pay for me to go back to school and pay me while I'm there ! You're full of it ! "

I gave up, " Nope ! I'm a truck driver and make the big bucks. Your a guy with a criminal record and with an attitude that sucks. So, that's that ! "

Yep, ole Tyrone finally convinced me, that he wasn't worth me worrying about. You know, I really didn't hate the guy, but be damed if I wanted to share a truck with him. Matter of fact, I cringed at the thought of sharing the road with non-drivers like him. Well, I made our delivery and ended up headed back to Dallas with a load of big screen t.v.s. What a deal ! Yep, according to our logbooks, ole Tyrone had his required student miles. Yep, it was about over and I was looking forward to slobbering all over Julie. You know, she never left my mind and I wanted to have and to hold her, until Elsie came home. What a deal, as Life goes On.

Nightie night Snazzers, your Snazzy1.

 

Way to go Snazzy! Get rid of that fool! Maybe he will pay attention in school next time!

 

Alright back to Big D. Dump Tyrone. Now no more slobbering over Julie. Time for some action. Sack action that is.

 

Sorry Snazz--some people just never learn when to take atvantage of
the 2nd or 3rd or 4th or many other chances they have been given.
Some see the glass half full and say what if?
Some see the glass half empty and say what now?
Some just never see the glass...

 

Let's see what happens Lady Trucker, as Life Goes On.

I pulled the yellow knob and she tooted a loud one. Tyrone followed me inside the TLX offices and watched from behind his windshield glasses. Ed spotted us and had me following him back.

Ed sat behind his desk, " You'll need to make that delivery first thing Monday morning. Their closed on weekends and dispatch screwed up ..."

I jumped in, " I know, we just came from there and it was ..."

Ed cut me off, " So, just keep the truck and park at the truckstop. I'll show you under the load and your time off won't start until you get back here Monday. That'll give you Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday off. Oh, where is Tyrone at ? "

I shrugged, " I guess in the break room. Ed, he has some serious problems and don't think ..."

Ed interrupted me, " He has his 12,000 miles in and I can't just can't turn him away. He knows that we're going to deduct $ 150 per week for those damages. It'll take him awhile, but he understands. "

My eye flapped, " Do What ? What happened to the policy about students having accidents ? It's in the company rule book ! You know ! "

Ed was Ed, " We changed that and from now on if a student agrees to pay for the damages, we'll keep them hired on. Now, he knows that one more mishap and he's out the door ! "

I lit a 100, " Ed your nuts ! It'll take him five years to payoff all of that and at 10 cents per mile ! Hell ! He draws a $150 per week just to support the lot lizards. I'm telling you Ed, Tyrone can't drive ! He's an accident waiting to happen and he won't listen. I tried, I know, trust me ! "

Ed laughed, " See Barney, you don't understand good business practices. The State is paying us to keep Tyrone hired on. Hell ! We get more money from them, than what he makes. You see, it's a win, win, for all of us. Tyrone has a job, the company gets free labor, and that keeps the State happy. I wish we had 20 more Tyrones and we may get them. "

I blew smoke, " Peachy ! Ed ! I have one question ! Now, I don't want to piss you off and you don't have to answer me. But, what's going to happen when one of your students ends up killing somebody ? I'm not going to lie and I turn in those student evaluations. Their on record and a good lawyer will have prof that TLX is negligent. Then what's going to happen ? "

Ed gave me the look, " What evaluations ? You mean that crap you trainers fill out ? We don't keep them on file ! I decide who works here and who doesn't. Do you have a problem with that ? "

I backed down, " Hey ! It's your funeral and I really don't care ! Just don't let them get me on the stand. I'll tell it like it is ! "

Ed gave me the evil grin, " Tell what ! That you trained a student for over 24,000 team miles and allowed him to drive half of that ? Then you try say that he's not able to do the job ? They'd laugh at you ! "

I got the picture, " I get it now ! Ya'll know that I'm driving all the miles and just using the student's logbook. That way, I'm just as guilty as you are."

Ed looked shocked, " Your falsifying your logbook ? #### Barney, I didn't know that. You better not let the DOT find out. Hey, tell you what ! Since, your stuck with Tyrone until Monday, I'll pay for your motel. Now, go have a good weekend and I'll call over there. "

I had to ask, " Do what ? Why am I stuck with him ? He's done with his training and I'm through with him ! "

Ed was Ed, " Your not done until that high secure load delivers. Now, just let Tyrone sleep in the truck and he can keep an eye on it. You don't have to let him drive and I'll see you Monday. "

So, that was that ! What a deal ! Yep, I loaded Tyrone back in the truck and drove us to the bed and bug. It was a rundown motel that TLX used and I'm sure they got a big discount. It was owned and operated by some foreigners. They cooked meals that smelt like overcooked camel dong, but they did keep a clean motel and were always friendly. I'd stayed there a few times before and it was alright. You know, it was right off the freeway and within walking distance of a diner, a rob and go, and such. So, I parked and registered at the desk. They always gave us drivers the rooms in the rear, so we could park our bigs rigs in their large dirt lot. I loaded up my gear and sashayed into my downstairs room. Tyrone followed me carrying his brown grocery sack filled with his worldly possessions.

I looked at the time, " Hey Ty, it's still early and I have plans for the night. You can have the room and I'll probably stay at my apartment. Let me see, how we can do this ? Alright, I'll drop that trailer and park it against the light pole. I've done that before and it keeps anyone from opening the back doors. I already have that steel padlock on it and if anyone tries anything you should be able to hear it. I'm going to put this kingpin lock on it too, so they can't hook on. Anyway, are you going to be alright ? "

Tyrone turned on the t.v., " I don't want to be stuck here ! Can't you just let me drive to the Flying J and park there ? "

I thought about it, " No ! Now, I might drive you over there, but on one condition ! You'd have to stay with the load and not go anywhere. I mean, sure you can go inside and eat, or watch t.v., but that's all. "

Tyrone folded his arms, " I'd rather be at the J, than stuck here all weekend without nothing to do ! "

I read Tyrone's mind, " Now Tyrone ! You can't be drinking in that truck and you better not let any lot lizards in it ! That load we're under is all big screen t.v.s and their worth a pretty penny. That's why Ed is having us stay with it. If anything happens to that load, we're both sunk ! "

Tyrone eyeballed me , " Your not staying with the truck and that's not fair to me. I'll be stuck all weekend, while your having all of the fun. "

I saw his point, " Alright, we'll do it this way. You can hold the fort down tonight and I'll handle it tomorrow. Is that fair enough ? "

So, Tyrone agreed and we loaded back up and set sail. I parked the rig close to the entrance. From there I'd be able to see it from the Layover Club across the street. Yep, I didn't tell Tyrone that the Layover was my hangout. You know, he could sit one Friday night out and still have his Saturday night to party. We went into the J's restaurant and I treated us to a hot meal. I called Mike and he agreed to meet me at the club later. Tyrone sat in the driver's lounge watching the #### tube, as I sashayed across the street. Julie was more beautiful than I remembered and I had to keep my arms from holding her tight. She gave me a peck on my cheek and welcomed me back. I was smitten, as Life Goes On.

Nightie Night Snazzers, your Snazzy1.

 

Why do i get the feeling that this is going to go from bad to worse ??

 

I'm still with ya Snazz. Usually, I'm too tired to post, or even logging in. I lucked out tonight though. I started watching election results and was out like a light before 9.

 

Snazzy, I spent a good portion of the day reading this thread. I've been on forums for the past 5 years and I have to say this is the best thread I've ever read.

 

I am almost willing to bet there's gonna be a yard sale on tv's in the flyin hook parking lot! Or just maybe poor ole snazzy is setting up ole tyrone! Yup--i think its gonna get worse--stay tuned for the Snazzy story hour!