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Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Roy Lee, Mar 17, 2013.

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  1. Mar 17, 2013 #1
    Roy Lee

    Roy Lee Light Load Member

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    Hi folks
    I was wondering if grabbing the wrong load will get you fired?
    I went to a place I had been before and there was only one of my companies trailers , so I assumed it was my pickup the paper work was in abox i grabbed it checked wieght but neglected to check address and went 200 miles before realizing my mistake. wondering if I will be unemployed soon.
     
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  3. Mar 17, 2013 #2
    Bikerboy

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    Depends on how many other mistakes you have had, or is this your first one?
     
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  4. Mar 17, 2013 #3
    Reroll

    Reroll Light Load Member

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    Really this is going to depend on your company and your history. If it were me I would get on the phone right away and explain your situation. You may find that they just want you to take the trailer back and get the right one, or they may switch your load. In any case, I wouldn't expect to be paid for the miles.
     
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  5. Mar 17, 2013 #4
    pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    That can be a costly mistake,better tell your company NOW before going any futher.Let us know what your dispatcher says.
     
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  7. Mar 17, 2013 #5
    Lonesome

    Lonesome Mr. Sarcasm

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    I knew of a driver, who was supposed to pull a load from Northern Indiana, to Northern Wisconsin. When he got there 8 hours later, he found he had an empty trailer. :biggrin_25524:

    He wan't fired.
     
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  8. Mar 17, 2013 #6
    Roy Lee

    Roy Lee Light Load Member

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    they told me about it some other driver had taken my load. i found out when i stopped for fuel. my other mistake i have had is rubbing a yellow pole sliding on ice backing into a dock
     
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  9. Mar 17, 2013 #7
    Wave000

    Wave000 Light Load Member

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    No, probably not unless you keep doing it.Rushing will always get you in trouble. The things you always check are trailer number, seal number and address...
     
    Wave000, Mar 17, 2013
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    allniter Thanks this.
  10. Mar 17, 2013 #8
    Roy Lee

    Roy Lee Light Load Member

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    i just reached 1 year yesterday
     
    Roy Lee, Mar 17, 2013
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    d o g Thanks this.
  11. Mar 17, 2013 #9
    Roy Lee

    Roy Lee Light Load Member

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    yep i was rushing.
     
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    d o g Thanks this.
  12. Mar 17, 2013 #10
    Roy Lee

    Roy Lee Light Load Member

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    i know i will never make this mistake again
     
    Roy Lee, Mar 17, 2013
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    d o g Thanks this.
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