Holy ####e

Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by Dennixx, Dec 22, 2017.

  1. kruz1980

    kruz1980 Light Load Member

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    Dennixx, I have been reading driver reviews on Praxair on sites known as: INDEED, GLASS DOOR, etc. I've noticed a trend. I would say about 85% of them are negative. (Running you ragid every night, no communication, and following you around wherever you go.) Therfore, what's your opinion on this?
     
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  3. Dennixx

    Dennixx Road Train Member

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    I've not had anyone following me around that I've noticed.
    We (at my plant) are not reimbursed for cell phone use nor permitted to use one while driving so all communication goes thru the peoplenet system.
    If it takes 2 hrs to get an answer from dispatch on a dumpout or route change so be it, that's 2 hrs of on duty pay.
    We can only work 14 and drive 11 so it's on the company to be efficient but they never are.
    You never are required to use your 2 hr exemption, that's for you to decide
    I treat it as a job and not a lifestyle.
    Poor planning on their part doesn't affect me anymore.
    I just follow the rules and cover my arse
     
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  4. kruz1980

    kruz1980 Light Load Member

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    Do you see any real change in the way things are done at Praxair with the merge?
     
  5. Dennixx

    Dennixx Road Train Member

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    Nothing.
    3rd quarter of next year till everything is complete.
    If i was going to hire on I would want to start before that.
    I've done alot of driving in 43 yrs, believe me it's a good gig, even if I'm going to mandan this afternoon and it's gonna be -25 ..ouch
     
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  6. kruz1980

    kruz1980 Light Load Member

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    That kinda temperature cuts you to the bone.. That's one reason why I live in the south lol. Yes sir, 43 yrs. is alot of sight seeing for sure.
     
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  7. haz-matguru

    haz-matguru Road Train Member

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    Things could be way Worse, that driver could be working for Air Liqude/Air Gas!!! At that point the driver would just leave.
     
  8. Dennixx

    Dennixx Road Train Member

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    We just hired 3 including one who was fired 6 yrs ago...times are tough in the land of plenty. lol
     
  9. kruz1980

    kruz1980 Light Load Member

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    Dennixx, as of the 29th. I will be driver for Praxair. Thanks for your help with all the questions I had.
     
  10. kenworthluvr76

    kenworthluvr76 Bobtail Member

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    Really? I applied to the Twin Cities terminal as a driver. Are they any good?
     
  11. Dennixx

    Dennixx Road Train Member

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    Congrats...treat it as a job and not a lifestyle.
    Follow the directives and make some dough, then go home and live life.
    At the end of the day it's just a job but the salary afforded for doing this job allows for a comfotable lifestyle.
    Good luck to ya.
     
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