New Career ... From the beginning.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Markus, Nov 10, 2011.

  1. Markus

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    That's right! That's where you live....Wedge will be so jealous! I have a load for the BJ's in Webster. It's a 1:30 appointment...supposed to be an hour unload....then...I take my empty trailer and fly
    back to Syracuse....home for the weekend.
     
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  3. Flameout891

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    Good Job Markus. You sound like your cofidence is building. Enjoy your weekend!
     
  4. Markus

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    Sammy Cat I woke up this morning to about 4 inches of snow. Another driver told me that the snow had created major difficulties for truckers...several jack knifed....on evidently killed another motorist. So, I decided to turn off my navigation system...and take the New York State Thruway all the way to Rochester...they keep that highway in good shape. And..am I ever glad I did....holy smoke....it snowed like crazy...very windy..very poor visibility... My wipers kept icing up...so seei g was a major concern. I say 2 tractor trailers off the highway...one on its side...the other down in the ditch.....makes me shudder!!!i
     
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    That was a big storm, Markus. I was in it.

    And you're right. I saw I 68 WB in WV come to a crawl because they were hauling the remains of a tractor up the embankment.
     
  6. Markus

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    I am such a dope! I got an assignment to take a load from the BJs distribution cntr in Mass to a BJs store in Rochester. I read that they wanted it delivered at 1:30. NATURALLY I assumed it meant 1:30 in the afternoon. I drove through a blinding snowstorm to get here...only to discover they want it at 1:30 AM. So...here I sit..in my cozy truck until 1:30 tomorrow morning. I forgot the industry goes by military time. Note to self get a calendar and a military clock and put them both where you can see it.
     
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    Mission accomplished! It was a harrowing trip thru ice and snow. But when I got there, and opened up the door...it was all worth it. Trix and Pedigree ...now Rochester can rest the really important supplies have been delivered.
     

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  9. sammycat

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    glad you made safe Mark and OMG thanks for the Trix!!!!!:biggrin_25522:
     
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  10. CaptAlex

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    GREAT job posting on "all" your events as a newbi driver. Thanks Markus. I'm waiting for a phone interview with Schneider on Monday afternoon. I retired Sept 1st 2011. Just cant stay home jobless! ha ha. Its Schneider or Con Way. Not 100% sure which way to go. Your story show's me "Orange" is a good color! Thanks again for your story. Best of luck to Ya. I'll kep ya posted on my new venture. Might be driving Orange with ya soon. :biggrin_25525:
     
  11. Markus

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    Here's the reward....it's good to be home
     

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