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Pros and Cons of Driving Reefer??

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by tman78, Aug 24, 2018.

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  1. Aug 24, 2018 #11
    tman78

    tman78 Medium Load Member

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    PLEASE do. Let me help by Bullet point
    • 1am Delivieries
    • 100 trucks in front of you (wow, where does this happen)?
    • Lumpers
    • Another engine that needs repairs? (you mean the engine that runs refrigerated unit)?
    • Rejected Loads? (not sure who rejects them)?
    • Another Tank to put fuel in (gas tank that runs the reefer)
    • 3hr wait at Blue Beacon for washout (ok, what is a washout)?
    OK....lets go on.
     
    tman78, Aug 24, 2018
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  3. Aug 24, 2018 #12
    JonJon78

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    Sorry I should have explained in further detail for you. Its bed time. I will clarify everything tomorrow for you.
     
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  4. Aug 24, 2018 #13
    tscottme

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    3-8 hours of unpaid waiting at EVERY Walmart warehouse in the USA, unless Shaniqua AND Tayshawn are working on the same day, then 12 hours of unpaid waiting.
     
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  5. Aug 24, 2018 #14
    Metallica88

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    Glad I read this thread
     
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  7. Aug 24, 2018 #15
    scottied67

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    • Another Tank to put fuel in (gas tank that runs the reefer)[/QUOTE]

    Reefer Washout
     
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  8. Aug 24, 2018 #16
    pmdriver

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    almost always heavy
     
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  9. Aug 25, 2018 #17
    tman78

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    Yep...that's why i put it up.

    Not too many newby drivers know what they are getting into (you sure as H### won't hear it from the recruiters). Company Recruiters (i sometimes wonder if they have a Soul)?
     
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  10. Aug 25, 2018 #18
    STexan

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    Yes. Truckload refrigerated hauling sucks. All drivers should AVOID this AT ALL COSTS. If you’re doing it now, you should abandon the load and quit TODAY!

    I have the ONLY good job to be found in the truckload refrigerated OTR game. Sorry.
     
    STexan, Aug 25, 2018
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  11. Aug 25, 2018 #19
    STexan

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    I’ve commented countless times in the past on this subject and I’m done except to say your results may vary depending on where you work.
     
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  12. Aug 25, 2018 #20
    jon69

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    Thats probably the best way to put it...
     
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