For loads like that where you can't verify the contents of the load when you pick it up simply sign them "Shipper Load and Count" or "SLC" for short. If the shipper won't let you sign it, and won't let you in to check the load, call your dispatcher to see how they want to handle it. Last company I worked for EVERY load was signed SLC because we never did driver loads (only the occasional unload) and I don't remember ever being asked to count, even on the dry van loads I pulled. Had a few shippers, mostly on backhauls, that wouldn't let me on the dock but refused to let me sign SLC. Dispatch told me to tell them to take the load back off the trailer then. They were pretty firm about it because it helps prevent OSD claims and I completely agreed and supported it. Saves a lot of headaches for me and the company.
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A McElroy recruiter came to our school a couple of weeks ago. It sounds like a great company...but I am out of their hiring area by about 80 miles.
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Wow. Only 80 miles? Hmm...too bad they wouldn't cut ya some slack.
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Well, I can share that I'm new to trucking as well, & will turn 50 in June. For the rest, I respectfully refer you to the top of this thread as it shares my experiences at McElroy from day one. Should give you a first-hand look at the whole process from orientation thru training, as well as a little about my first few weeks out solo. I'm in my 5th week out on my own now.
I hope it doesn't sound as if I'm putting you off, but most of what I could share I've already addressed in previous posts. Just scroll up to page one of this thread. After reading thru, feel free to ask any questions you'd like!
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