Trans Am Still

Oh I Know DO NOT LEASE DO NOT LEASE SO NOT LEASE M!!! I've talked to Jaso so Inknow he only did lease because he had no other option they told him lease or go Home or something to that jingle

 

Really kicking myself in the Butt an wishing Ibhad gone with TA from the start so Then I could of had Jaso as my trainer, Really hoping I get a decent Trainer but I know if I don't Inhave all the help in the world on here an with My daddy n uncle on the road

 

Sorry for standing on my soap box.....again, jdmredneck! I know that you are aware of what we think about leasing.
There are many legitimate gripes about TransAm.....but that goes with the industry in general. Home time is not a legitimate complaint .....they truly do their best to get you home when you are supposed to be there. So long as you use your time wisely, stay ahead of schedule as much as possible and take care of business, then you should be home on schedule.
Holidays are not a legitimate complaint. The trucking industry is a 24/7 365 day a year job.....that is what you sign up for when you accept a job as a driver. Whenever the King was home, that was our holiday.

Can you all tell that my patience is running a bit thin? I am beginning to sound like the Cranky One

 

You'll do fine Redneck. Just pay attention to the details. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Easy thing to say but hard to do sometimes. Other guys try to act like they know everything and might try and make you feel stupid for asking but that question may save you hours down the road. HTQ is right about maintenance. Fixing a light yourself could save you hours. TA will reimburse for the light. Plenty of drivers there will tell you to go to a shop cause you don't get paid and their right but you lose money by not driving and if the shop is busy you might lose a good load cause you might not be able to do on time delivery for a stupid light that would take you ten minutes tops to change. Effiency is key with time.
Good luck

 

Hope I didn't word that wrong. My patience is not running thin with you, jdmredneck..... You have always been thoughtful and nice .....and I hope you get a great trainer too!
Even Number One Daughter is telling me that I need to chill. I have lost my zen....

 

I do not know how many more planning meetings for the city that I can attend or how many more late night and early morning phone calls I can listen to. I have become the listener and arbitrator.....always trying to reach a compromise.......when I really just want to scream "GROW UP!!!" I think they are starting to realize that they have used up my patience.....so far tonight, no phone calls ......but it isn't midnight yet.
I just don't play well with others....

 

I spoke too soon .....phone call and more meetings. One more month and I will be free to harass all of you again!

 

I never meant to complain about hometime. Just wanted everyone to know what to expect. TransAm did their best to get me home ontime. But trucking is trucking. Breakdowns sometimes cannot be avoided, but looking back, there were a few times I ignored a check engine light. Yes, my ignorance costed me quite a few days, or caused me to chase down recovery trucks. Those warning lights don't go ignored anymore.

 

Good Morning Everyone Day 1 is Here Ready to Go

 

All these people talking about lease an how great it's going to be and I'm sitting here thinking Yall have fun with that Company Company Company for me