Running with JCT, Part Deux

Locate closest ThermoKing/Carrier, see if they allow storage of trailer at least. Then bobtail like a BAWSE.

Thats how I do it now, TK yard in Kingman AZ, then bobtail to Bullhead. That way I dont have to leave the truck down near the casinos, or drag it up the big hill. Secure, and I dont pay a dime JCT covers it since they require a secure lot and...probably because we have lot space rented in Phoenix.

 

Ill worry more if she gets the offer letter. If she does she may not see me till summer time lol I hate snow in PA

 

Yeah they forced a swap on me with a Tyson load last month. Even my DM was pissed, it came from above him. I didn't even make it off the lot. Only time one has really been "You have to" instead of "Would you?"

My DM is great about not asking me if he knows I'll get screwed. But he also knows I'm dependable so my truck pops up and he tries to make sure I dont get taken advantage of because I have that same good natured "Well, I guess if it really NEEDS to be done." attitude. I just ask "Would YOU do it?" he says yes, I roll, and 90% of the time I'm ok, the other 10% is something up the chain falls apart out of our control and I get the blue weenie.

 

Yea i was thinking about getting out before they terminate my contract

 

Also ive never worked somewherewhere they were as strict on otd as jct is but heres another thing too the other places i drove for i didnt run near as hard as i have to here

 

No idea what you mean by run hard. I run my hours have plenty of sit time make 1200 a week . I would just work till I got my notice but that's me.

 

That mybe true for you but scince ive been here every load ive had has been on tight schedule especially coming out of ca i just had one where i picked up in colton that picked up at 18:00 ok get there for pickup loads not ready ended up takeing 10hr there delivery wad for 17th no appointment set and before i even get to state line bam get hit with a delivery appt for 07:15am on 17th knowing mybhours wouldn't be resetbby then but my dm swapped it out with a team

 

So as far as the term goes ill quit before getting fired never been fired from any job and not about let that happen now at all id rather walk away than be fired and walking away lloks alot better on apps than fired does

 

If a load is not ready on time at a shipper and the driver is there ready and waiting, the driver IS NOT held responsible for OTD. They'll either reset appt or swap.
Load are supposed to be dispatched at 55 MPH and JCT computers calculate your projected eta at 53 mph. Now that's with only a 10 hour break, not 11 or 12.

 

Please don't take my word on whether or not they'll term you. I'm simply going on what I have seen over a lot of years here. Maybe they've slacked a bit. I dunno. If your DM sez you're good for now, then go with that.