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My new adventure with PTL

Discussion in 'PTL' started by DenaliDad, Jul 10, 2015.

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  1. Jul 18, 2015 #51
    Big Ugly

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    If I might ask. Who is his trainer? You can PM it if you don't want to post it. I'd just like to know who he got hooked up with.
     
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  3. Jul 18, 2015 #52
    DenaliDad

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  4. Jul 18, 2015 #53
    DenaliDad

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    Oh, the information about who "owns" APU repairs was made abundantly clear. The interesting thing is what happened yesterday. I got a QC msg about a CSA inspection due and was at a place that seemed like it could do it - that turned out not to be the case - but I was ONE BLOCK from a TK shop; I could even see the building from the truck stop. Being under a load that was not due to be delivered until Monday and being midday Friday, I thought it would be a great time to get the darned thing looked at. My first call was to road service and they said they couldn't do anything about it, that it was a dispatcher thing. The end result was I wasn't allowed to go there

    I came to this company because of their APUs and I've been disappointed in their performance so far. That's why I'm willing to spend my own money on being cool...and it's very hot and muggy here already.
     
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  5. Jul 18, 2015 #54
    vikingswen

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    Yep, what is a bit of money to be happy and comfortable. Yes, it would be nice for the company to pay for stuff on the other hand I believe we do not have to join their misery by stooping to their level. I have been home for over a week. On one hand I am freaking out, but when I look at my numbers it is not a big deal. Also my goal was to work less when I bought my truck and trailer. It's all in our heads and life is short.
     
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  7. Jul 18, 2015 #55
    Big Ugly

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    Yeah that's why I wanted to pass it on you didn't need to involve your FM at all. Just stop at the dealer & have it charged to the national account. If the dealer is in route I wouldn't even bother telling my FM. Just go & get your unit fixed. The canned Mon-Fri trailer & APU status then you just update accordingly.
     
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  8. Jul 18, 2015 #56
    DenaliDad

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    Well, I sure wish the Powers That Be would just say that. My first company was like that; 'We only hire adults. We assume you don't need your hand held and are here to answer questions. Here's a fuel card; never run out. If your truck needs something fixed, find a place and get it done. Keep us in the loop.'

    If they don't send me to that place in Indy while I'm there, I will find a TK and stay until the bloody bugger is working.
     
    DenaliDad, Jul 18, 2015
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  9. Jul 18, 2015 #57
    Big Ugly

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    In Indy you'll just need to see Buck. He won't let you leave until it's fixed to your satisfaction & Mike Mills or David Graham will fuss at him over his ever rising maintenance budget. He gets any truck or trailer fixed no matter how big or small the issue. If you don't see him on the lot when you get there ask the people in the office upstairs & they will call him in for you. He may be out & about somewhere in the city.
     
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  10. Jul 18, 2015 #58
    DenaliDad

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    Send me a PM with the address if you know it. My delivery point is on the far north side of Indy.
     
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  11. Jul 18, 2015 #59
    Big Ugly

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    Sent you a convo with lots more info & a tip to help with drop lots.
     
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  12. Jul 19, 2015 #60
    tsavory

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    Hope he didn't get stuck with the trainer I seen kick his trainee out with his fists last week in Effingham.
     
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