Been thinking about this how common is it that you are late for a load that you have because of traffic, weather or something that came in the way?
Is it common or rare that you are late for a load?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by crazybread, Feb 24, 2017.
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Never . Showed up on day when the customer did not show up because of weather.
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Do you have enough time to work with or you have to watch yourself or you would be late?
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Usually you are given enough time to make the Delivery
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Good question. Will be watching thread. No CDL yet; but wonder if keeping contact with dispatcher about "safety matters" (e.g. 100 mph wind gusts) which might result in a reschedule the same a being late?
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Depends . at Werner you're gonna find out real quick how many loads they give you that are already late. Then you will freak out.
Then you will figure out they don't give a #### unless it is JIT. GET USED TO JIT, only those of us who can run 600+ miles a day get those.
Back on track....
You will learn to just get it there as on time as possible. #### happens. It's how you deal with it that makes you stand out or enjoy the truck stop dailymindes Thanks this. -
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JUST IN TIME. You said you're going to Werner. If you're going 48, get used to it. Unless you wind up being a truck stop diva. Then get used to a real quiet Qualcomm while one of the runners get the only load out of a very SLOW freight lane.
One time I was In FL or GA. 6 Werner drivers were at the same place I went to pick up a load. All loads were pushed back 2 days. All were just laid back hanging around. They only drive during the day. Or they don't drive in the snow, or they only like 300 miles a day.
Then there I am sitting in the same zone. I run out my clock. I drive nights. I drive in blinding snow and ice. I throw chains. Mountains? Great lets go.
Guess who got the ONLY load out of that zone that day?
If you guess me, congrats. You're already on your way to a good career at Werner.
I hate to say it but make sure you're not one of those I mentioned.
Oh, and your fm ( fleet manager ) will notice if you're a runner. And you will get perks that the divas could never imagineSteelhauler1246, Swedish Chef, SESteve83 and 4 others Thank this. -
Running legal you should be late from time to time, no big deal, just let dispatch know and they can reschedule it.
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Sounds good. I don't understand why drivers would do that. Is it that common for drivers to do that at truck stops?
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