How's Everyone Doing in LTL Right Now?

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by Mike2633, Aug 23, 2022.

  1. KaoMinerva

    KaoMinerva Transcendent God

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    I added it to all My profiles. We shall see next time it's flight time. I'll remember to check back with you guys with the results.
     
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  3. NvySwmr626

    NvySwmr626 Light Load Member

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    Should be automatically applied anytime you add a boarding pass. Be prepared to be disappointed though. They close those pre-check lines on weekends all the time. I’ve skipped down to a separate terminal before to avoid the standard line.
     
  4. jmz

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    It probably depends on the airport, but I've never waited more than 5 minutes even at some of the busiest airports in the country.

    Even if there was a line, the real value for me is getting to keep my shoes on and using the regular metal detector instead of that 360 body scan thing.
     
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  5. NvySwmr626

    NvySwmr626 Light Load Member

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    You DO avoid the “cancer curtains”.
    O’Hare closes them all the time on weekends. I’ve walked back outside and taken the rail to the next terminal more than once.
     
  6. hotrod1653

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    I plan on trying mine out next time I fly commercial. I’m the only one in my family with it, so I can laugh while they get the pat downs. Lol
     
  7. Nickanator1988

    Nickanator1988 Light Load Member

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    I did not know this. Thats awesome . Going to tell my wife she flys way more then i do shes also a driver or well used to be lol.

    Anyways just updating you i got the job offer at OD for team driving position. Already did my drug screen, signed my offer letter. Just waiting for HR service to set me up with a physical and road test. Also waiting for background check to clear for a start date for orientation.

    I talked to you about i haven't driven stick shift in over 5yrs i told them i was rusty they said dont worry about it. They said they will give me a refresher course for 2-4wks if i need that long so thats cool of them to invest money into training for me i value that.

    I imagine this whole process will take a few months before i actually run my first week. So ill keep you updated on my journey at OD..
     
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  8. KaoMinerva

    KaoMinerva Transcendent God

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    You'll be fine. I hate driving manuals but as long as you know the basics you'll get it back in no time.
     
  9. Nickanator1988

    Nickanator1988 Light Load Member

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    True yeah i know the basics for sure but i never was great at it just enough to pass my driving test haven't used one since in over 5yrs lol..

    They said they will give me 2-4 week refresher course on manual so i should #### near be a pro by then lol.. jk ill atleast be confident i can drive a manual safely and efficiently i suppose. It will give me the confidence i need for it to become second nature.
     
  10. KaoMinerva

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    Trust me you'll be fine. As long as you know the basics you'll get it back. I simply prefer automatics UNLESS I'm on a serious grade. Manuals are a life saver in that scenario.
     
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  11. Nickanator1988

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    Yeah ive heard for down grades manual is the way to go. I've never drove a manual down a steep down grade or steep up hill just flat ground mainly so thats new too me..
     
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