Waiting on New Trucks thread.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Midwest Trucker, Oct 12, 2021.

  1. wichris

    wichris Road Train Member

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    Had one driver that would spend 45 minutes or more going over truck and trailer, safety vest on, check every tire pressure(before PSI).
     
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  3. Siinman

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    I would rather have that guy than someone not doing it. 45 minutes is a little much but I love they care enough to do the job right. If on a regular schedule that would be perfect. Tight schedule might be an issue but would do everything I could to keep a driver like that.
     
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  4. wichris

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    He was a lot of fun. Came from a large carrier that micro managed. He would negotiate 50 miles out of route to visit someone or a couple of extra days off (which he could have did anyway) by driving slower, sweat or freeze without idleing, and his MPG way up. He never did figure out that I was just joking on the negotiation. Bought his own truck, own authority and is still in business.
     
  5. Siinman

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    Ha Ha that is pretty funny. Could see someone like that not getting it was for fun. People like that should do good in a market like this right.
     
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  6. Jubal Early Times

    Jubal Early Times Road Train Member

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    I guess that’s not Peter Morse then.
     
  7. wichris

    wichris Road Train Member

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    No. He was young, not an old fart. LOL
     
  8. ducnut

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    Interesting IG post. Looks like someone threw in the towel.

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  9. scoobertdoo

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    The only thing I like about volvo are the bunks with bottom desk setup, that would be amazing to game on!
     
  10. TylerVS

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    Lol I never even gave that a thought tbh. I’m to the point where I hate being out over the weekend unless I’m working through it. I’d get stir crazy if I had enough time to game in the truck.
     
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  11. scoobertdoo

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    I would like it on a run like I'm on now.
    13 hour drive, 36 hours to make the trip. 15 hours to kill, and I forgot the Nintendo switch at home
     
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