What if it Snows?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. Blu_Ogre

    Blu_Ogre Road Train Member

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    Otter I have these. Cotton so they breath well. Long lengths available so you could tuck them in if you choose to. Only issue I've had with them is that at quite a few places other drivers would think I'm the dock boss, or the service writer if hanging out at a mechanics place. Yes they can do name patches...

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    May want to confirm waist size in the fit chart, cause you said you were developing a trucker belly.
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    Same place sells the High vis but that stuff is twice the price.
     
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    Me thinks we have gone way past "what if it snows" and right to what if my trainee .......
     
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    And with this crew it will get to "don't eat the yellow snow soon enough"
     
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    So this is starting to give me the creeps — we’ve been gone for 10 days, had a couple girls house sitting and taking care of the kids — paid them big bucks to do it — and I get the look. I think it’s a telepathic thing and I don’t like it.
     
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    Some are window licking door slammers, flatbedders can't back. The list goes on and on. Idk? One thing I know for certain is everyone ##### their pants from time to time.
    I'm ready for fall, although this has been some beautiful weather in the east for the past three days.
     
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    Might want to check all your shoes and boots before putting them on. Never know what could be in them.
     
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    That's the "You abandoned me to those evil children you useless f human" look.
     
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    Unfortunately there are not a lot of good options.

    I had a guy who talked for 15 of the first 16 hours. At the end of the day I told him that he needed to get dinner and get his rest for day 2, yet he kept talking as I made and ate my dinner.

    At the end of day 2 we had a conversation about personal space and respect. He needed to respect that I need time to handle my personal needs. During our 14 hour clock, my time is his - but we need to stay focused and on topic. If you want to share anecdotes, thats cool but keep it pg and don't expect me to share all of my personal stories. Also remember I have an obligation to the company so don't tell me anything you wouldn't have told your recruiter. When the day is done let me do my thing.

    Being blunt like that is the only thing that remotely works.

    Guys like him are hard for me on an emotional level. I can see and feel they are lonely, overwhelmed and more than a little afraid. They have next to nothing and don't understand why. You make every effort and allowence you can, but at the end it makes no differnce. Even if his skills develop and he passes out, the chances of him being successful and happy are astronomically small. When those guys leave my truck I tend to call one of my friends and borrow their dog.
     
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    Ya think???
     
  10. Dave_in_AZ

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    Here. Here. Gonna spray down the chains this weekend.