My new adventure with Gordon Trucking

I've had pretty good luck with Delivering to Wall-mart DC's.

Now getting a load from a Wall-mart load consolidation contractor in Colton CA is another issue. They are on my Do NOT Dispatch list after 2 consecutive TONU (truck ordered not used). They are even more unprofessional than Americold...

 

Now you see joseph.. on dry side we are drop and hook anytime.... sorry about your back.. did that last winter.. couldn't hardly breath for a day.
If you tell safety they will put you out of service until you are better.

 

Nothing like a hot shower.. a steak .. and a pint of cherry garcia .. life is good....

 

Ok here it is I start orientation with Gordon in Indy on Monday for the US fleet. Running the Dry side. Start at 40 cpm and I got vacation lined up for Christmas and new years. Was told there is a slight chance I have to fly to washington for a truck But should have a truck for me there.

 

With a the pillows you have in the truck you just need a few girls to RUB the pain away..

 

Congrats, GreyHound! Starting at 40 cents means they're not regarding you as a 'Gordon' newbie or rookie. Some drivers with the 'right' background got 3000-3500 miles or more a week out the gate and a better rate. Typically a couple years with PTL or similar. You MUST keep us posted. : 0)

Lots of long-time truckers who thought themselves experienced got a rude awakening both pay-wise and the difference trucking the Gordon way.

 

TOTALLY AGREE!! Why do Walmart DCs have to treat drivers like crap? Arrived at the Grandview, WA DC 20 min before appt time. But by the time i got to the window, they said I was late and would have to do a work in. I'm sure this story is not a new to many of you. My brother went thru the same thing on the east coast a few years ago. 8 hrs later, I rolled out of there tired, with no hours and no place to park. And they wonder why the OTR industry has such a high turnover...

I spend $240-300 a month buying food, clothes, toiletries, DVDs at Walmart. Why? because of convenience. NEVER AGAIN! DRIVERS, DON'T SHOP AT WALMART!! Will it make much of a dent to their bottom line? Probably not. But trust me, no retailer wants to alienate customers and millions of truckers shop at Wallyworld.

 

Not worried about any driving part I just have to learn the way Gordon wants it done. But you see I have a ace in the hole...

Its you guys on this board...