Why can't they all be like this?

Discussion in 'Shippers & Receivers - Good or Bad' started by PackRatTDI, Oct 21, 2013.

  1. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    I'm delivering carpet rolls to SER Exposition Source here in Worcester, MA. When I checked in, the nice lady in the front office who reminded me of George Jung's mother in the movie "Blow" told me to go ahead and dock, the guy who unloads would be in shortly. When he came out to the truck to get the bills and packing list. I mentioned that I could have probably spent the night in their yard as its a small industrial park with a big lot. He said, "Shoot, you could have called Chuck (the contact) and I would have come unloaded you last night, I just live down the street!"

    Too bad most places can't be cool like that.
     
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  3. Richter

    Richter Road Train Member

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    to bad the shipper didnt tell you to call the guy last night
     
  4. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    I had thought about calling to ask about overnight parking but opted to just spend the night in Willington at the TA. I needed a shower anyways, lol. Could have still gone on in. Oh well.
     
  5. GITRDUN45

    GITRDUN45 Heavy Load Member

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    Biggest Habit I ever had when I was way early I'd ALWAYS call Receiver and ask if Ok to come in early or see if they had a cancellation they can put me in. (Walmart 90%time took me in day and days early on FAK.) Nothing to Dialing a cell. Worse can happen they say no. Still makes you professional one trying.
     
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  6. PackRatTDI

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    I didn't consider they would unload me on a Sunday night lol.
     
  7. RenegadeTrucker

    RenegadeTrucker Road Train Member

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    Sometimes you get surprised.
     
  8. GITRDUN45

    GITRDUN45 Heavy Load Member

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    Well you know what assume means from experience now don't ya? LOL Dial the # is all ya have to do. Never hurts to try.
     
  9. 062

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    Have had it go both ways,call and they tell me come on in,or worse oh no you're appt. is not 1pm it's 5pm. Pull cans out of Tampa last load bill has 07:00 del time,but can drop trl anytime. I drop trl day before lady that signed bill told me it was 04:00 appt
     
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