Need words of encouragement.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by dtj12231989, Jul 7, 2019.

  1. dtj12231989

    dtj12231989 Medium Load Member

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    Yeah. True that. I have always been a loner anyways. The only thing that bothers me is my mom's health. It hasn't been good the past few years and there is a possibility of her left leg below the knee having to be amputated due to poor circulation due to diabetes.
     
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  3. dtj12231989

    dtj12231989 Medium Load Member

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    The last time I was home was the last of May. Memorial day weekend. That was just for a 34 reset. The load I had then wasn't due to be delivered until the following Tuesday. I don't really have any expectations of home time except once every four weeks for about three to four days.
     
  4. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    A 34 is not a home time, in my opinion.

    What is their excuse for not getting you home?
     
  5. dtj12231989

    dtj12231989 Medium Load Member

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    They haven't given an excuse. I asked for home time a few days ago and I got a load going from Nashville to just west go Chicago and the load can't be delivered until tomorrow. The pre plan I currently have is going from this general area to Canton OH. BTW, home is NC about an hour and a half from Norfolk VA
     
  6. dtj12231989

    dtj12231989 Medium Load Member

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    If that is the case, the last bit of Home time I had was a week earlier.
     
  7. Deere hunter

    Deere hunter Road Train Member

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    Sounds like your load planner or whatever you call it could give a rats ##* about your home time!
     
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  8. dtj12231989

    dtj12231989 Medium Load Member

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    This coming Wednesday will make seven weeks since I took my last home time.
     
  9. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    How do you ask for home time.
    Is there a Qualcom macro you send, just verbal, or another way to communicate?

    I send a message through the QC, which the system logs.
    When it gets close to my requested date I have options to get there, like being able to refuse loads that do not get me there.
    Do you have any such options?
     
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  10. dtj12231989

    dtj12231989 Medium Load Member

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    It would that. However, I could find better ways to use it. Like investments and C/D's, in addition to getting my own place. :D
     
  11. Deere hunter

    Deere hunter Road Train Member

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    Man sorry to hear that hope you get home soon !
     
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