Is it common or rare that you are late for a load?

You got a broaden your horizons, we're talking about a line of work that requires more than just driving the truck backing into a dock.

 

I TRULY and GENUINELY wish you the best of luck in getting your full health and strength back.

Good luck to you! God bless you and your family!

God bless every American and their families! God bless the U.S.A.!

 

Never mind, was gonna post something but I want my pot to settle to simmer instead of almost boiling on this board
But JD you are correct and some people who don't drive anymore wear blinders

 

I have no doubt there's a lot of those so called drivers.

 

Thank you I can still do things but not without brakes.it was real hard shoveling yesterday and I'm still not done.I need to go to the store so I'm going to make my own path getting out of the driveway.Snow is too heavy so shovel.

 

I've been late due to my own fault once. 2 hours behind because of an accident.
Dispatch called about an hour after my appointment time wanting to know why I was late and why I didn't call in so they could reschedule with the customer.
That's why it was my fault. I couldn't do anything about the accident or being stuck on the highway for hours but I could've called dispatch and let them know.
That's a lesson I learned. You're never really late if you communicate. Funny how well that sounds together lol
Anyway - got to the customer asap and they didn't even know the load was coming that day. No service failure but if they were to complain to my company I probably would've gotten one.

I've been late due to road closures and so on numerous times. I don't shut it down unless the roads are shut down. That happens more than I'd like. Just a few weeks ago I sat on 465 for 9 hours due to ice. #### happens.

 

I really don't want to reveal who I work for. The plan is to work for them for another year. Purchase my own truck, and give myself a raise, based on what is possible. The business plan and model is being created while I take the proverbial company driver beating.

In general, I personally show at least 30min. ahead of schedule.

 

That's along time sitting what did you do to keep busy?

You can do it.

 

Well said brother

 

Like the others said before me, communication makes a big difference in this lifestyle.