Prime NOOB

I think Ill just watch on this one...

 

any prizes or trophys

 

You couldn't be more wrong.

OK... fair enough. In your opinion, you are assuming a lot of things - some of which are quite wrong.

I've stayed out of the peeing match between the flatbed division and U2, but the fact is you guys are wrong about a lot of things - that's said in general, not pointed at any one individual. Have you ever considered that the training program is intentionally light on assignments? That you aren't given the most challenging loads? That the schedules are relaxed?

The fact is that the reefer division is tasked with delivering freight on very tight schedules. There isn't any leeway in it, and the only reason we have the accounts that we do is because we do it on time, year around, in both good and crappy weather. We sell a service - and we're good at it.

The newer flatbed drivers have been pushing the idea the reefer division is a bunch of lazy loafers, who sit around for vast quantities of time at shippers and receivers, we never see anything interesting, etc. Nothing could be further from the truth.

You have an opinion? Fine. Don't get bent out of shape when someone who has experienced what your "opinion" is about, disagrees and deflates your balloon.

Thanks for your service. Myself? 10 years in the Air Force, Vietnam-era veteran. 20+ years as a degreed engineer, business owner, and now trucker. Running my own business - successfully - something that 100 people around this forum will tell you is impossible in a Prime lease truck.

It is not easy, and you can't "loaf" or sit around at shippers/receivers and expect to make any money. So have an opinion, but expect to get called on it in this forum if it doesn't match the reality of the situation.

Thanks.

 

Trash talker number one decides to sit out this one?

Well, sitting is what he does best.

 

I couldn't be more wrong? Really?

So what you did earlier wasn't trying to one up the OP that sparked all of this?...

 

Geez guys, Calm down

 

I don't see IP or U2 trying to one up anyone. They do try to keep the info accurate and the discussions fair. Do they always exercise diplomacy? Nope, but I don't think that it is a requirement. Thick skin is a requirement, and a little humility. (specially when you are wrong or have a deficit of experience) I try my best to keep things on an even keel, but I do appreciate IP, U2, and a few others that have experience and actually TAKE THE TIME to post here and help people out, because so far that is what they try to do.