Random LTL Rants (all are welcomed)

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by road_runner, Jun 21, 2013.

  1. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Oh Hell no...:biggrin_25523:

    Just the base pay for the run.
     
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  3. road_runner

    road_runner Road Train Member

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    I think they guarantee us 8 hours of regular pay, regardless of hours worked. Some guys do a two hour run where they drop an empty and pick a loaded.
     
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  4. road_runner

    road_runner Road Train Member

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    What's funny is some people come in and expect a 2-3 hour turn and burn and score a full 8 hours of pay. Then once they bump the customers dock, there is some kind of major issue (not loaded, computer won't work, 15 trucks ahead of him) and it turns into a full blown 7+ hour ordeal and they just end up working a regular day.
     
  5. road_runner

    road_runner Road Train Member

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    Well guys. Today is the official calendar day where I passed my 30 punches and the additional 30 days of probation that I needed. I am on time, don't bring back much freight, and I managed to not break anything or run over anyone. It was enough for management to keep me around.

    I have a signed letter in my hand stating I am now fully hired by USF Holland. I think I am going to do another company profile write-up like I usually do. Just a neutral perspective of what it's like working there.
     
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  6. misterG

    misterG Road Train Member

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    Congratulations.

    You've worked hard. Revel in your success.
     
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  7. LoneCowboy

    LoneCowboy Road Train Member

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    Are you a Teamster? (union company?)
     
  8. road_runner

    road_runner Road Train Member

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    Yes. All politics aside, I have agreed to accept the position despite having to be part of the union.
     
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  9. double_r

    double_r Heavy Load Member

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    They said they are replacing all the trucks in Cleveland with the KWs since you guys like them so much, LOL

    Actually, not a word about them, They know we at the DC don;t like nor want them.
     
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  10. Bob Dobalina

    Bob Dobalina Road Train Member

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    I wish we could replace all of our KWs with Volvos. I can't stand them.
     
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  11. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    God bless if that’s what you guys like, but I’m glad I don’t have to be seen in public driving a Volvo. :eek:
     
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