It's not actually required, a lot of drivers go out 2 wks then home 2 days. But if you call in asking to get more miles, they'll refer you to Driver Support who'll explain this plan they have called the Big 5. Part of the Big 5 is to be home every 1st weekend of the month, when freight is lowest. Then stay out the rest of the month, and that'll get the planners attention so they'll recognize you as top runner, and supposedly give you better runs to keep you moving on the weekends, instead of ones that you can get there on Fri, Sat, or Sun.. but have to wait til the receiver opens on Mon.
PTL is treating me VERY POORLY
Discussion in 'PTL' started by Hard Worker, Oct 2, 2014.
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And if I want to come on here to get some stress off my chest by writing out what bothers me, along with letting other drivers who might want to work here, know how it goes down, then I'll come here and give them the full Truth. I learned a lot from this forum before I came to PTL, and I appreciate it.archangelic peon Thanks this. -
All that matters man is those paychecks. Sometimes you have to take a crappier truck to keep on running. So what if the inside is worse. That money and taking care of yourself and family is way more important than a new truck.. Maybe you need to get your priorities straight heck what do I kno I'm just a dumb truck driver.
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And for all of you saying, I should hop in whatever truck I can get... NO! My personal preference is to have a nice truck with all the goods I want/need, and waiting a few more days for it to be fixed, than to make the huge effort of stuffing it all in a company van, or another driver's truck, and then hoping PTL will even get me into a different truck several days later. Where do I put my stuff in the meantime? And if they did have an older, crappier, torn up one, with many more miles, how is that better than waiting a few extra days to get my nice truck back? Not to mention, I never knew how long it'd take to get outta the shop. Or that'd it'd keep having problem after problem, over the course of the last 4-5 months. And on that 20 day stint, the shop kept saying it'd be ready the next day, so I thought why pack up and go to Murray, if it'll be ready tmrw? Especially since I was in Murray the month before for 8 days str8, and only shown 3 trucks, all in terrible condition compared to mine. I'm still in mine now, and it's been red-flagged for service over 11days. I have to pull over and do PARK'D REGEN REQUIRED's every day for 30mins or so. And when I do finally get home, they're having me take it into an Intl Dealer in my city. I'm okay with this. But if I can get into one of the new Cascadia's, then I'd prefer that. I feel worthy and deserving of it, with how well I've done for them so far.
Some of you act like our 2011 Cascadia's would run better than my 2012 Prostar.. well not the few I've seen. They're a definite downgrade. I'll keep my truck before I downgrade here, its worth it to me. But considering how well of a job I've done for them, I thought they'd upgrade me. That's how they do at Schneider, and a few other companies I've heard about. Plus good interior condition is important to me, unlike y'all who'll take whatever nasty, dirty, smokey, torn up truck you can get into. -
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It's simple as this man... That truck obviously ain't making u the money it once did. All that shop time and downtime is ridiculous to me. All it boils down to is keep the wheels turning.. If its a crappier truck just suck it up and take it and keep rolling. We all want nice things in life. Just gotta take the good with the bad and take it in stride
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My nice truck was the main thing I liked most about PTL, and what kept me here this long. The constant engine troubles of late are unfortunate. But eventually maybe they'll fix the last problem with it, and it'll run properly until I do come across an UPGRADE, like I've planned on. It's just taking longer than I originally foresaw. Not really my fault, I was lied to and misled.
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Ok I get it now....you said you feel you deserve a nicer truck for all that you done for them....and you keep saying what a good job you've done for them....you are spoiled aren't ya??? Bet your the guy I see in Abercrombie shirts and flip flops rocking the polo shirts. Have you even tried to figure out the issue yourself so you can tell them??? And im sorry dude but 20 days in the shop, stop letting them walk all over you. After 7th I would called and asked for another truck even if it was till yours got fixed. I must not have the financials you do I can't sit for 20 days on breakdown pay. Bet with all your issues your running a maxxforce with an auto granny.
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Btw, does anyone have any recommendations for better companies and reasons why they're better, than just telling me to quit? Like that'll solve all my problems...
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