I want to be a number

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by CommDriver, Apr 11, 2012.

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Being a number vs being part of the "family"

Poll closed Aug 9, 2012.
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    I don't care if I'm just a number, I want miles and pay

    20 vote(s)
    60.6%
  2. I need to people to say hello to me by name when I come into the terminal

    3 vote(s)
    9.1%
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    I need to be able to call and have someone to talk to who knows me

    7 vote(s)
    21.2%
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    I will take lower pay if I'm treated well or like family

    8 vote(s)
    24.2%
  1. striker

    striker Road Train Member

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    ok, your number 24820

    When your fuel, your #24820
    When you get your check, your #24820
    When you call in for dispatch, your #24820
    When you wreck your truck, your #24820
    When you fill out your paperwork, your #24820
    When you talk to a fellow driver from your company, your #24820
    When you go home and do nasty with the wife, she'll scream out: give it to me 24820 :biggrin_2559:

    Wanna see how bad that can get. Few months back I was unloading at Sam's, the girl asked a driver from SWIFT for his name so they knew who to call when done, he gave her his employee number with SWIFT. She stopped, look at him and said "your name is 350668 (or something like that). He realized his mistake and gave her is actual name. Myself and another driver just laughed.
     
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    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    I drive for a medium co. at a small terminal. 8 trucks, about 5 ppl in office. if I have a problem at home there is absolutely no trouble getting home or whatever is needed, I like that and there is also none of the "I need a favor,drive illegal". I told them I don't any of that anymore when I interviewed for the job. less stress that way,too.
     
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    That's identity theft striker!! #24820 is MY name.I'm going to the authorities!:biggrin_255: