Profile For Raz

From your comments I gathered that you are pulling an orange trailer..correct ?

If not, some of my comments my apply

You most likely are elidgeable for layover pay of $65 per day

If you at e a day late getting in for home time they will allow you an additional nite at home. Simply adjust you NAT accordingly.

You may have noticed that freight has been slower than normal, especially around the weekends. Planners are taking the heat for the lack of loads but my understanding is that the industry has slowed

Double booking can and does happen more than we know. Especially when DBLs are scrambling to cover a missed pickup. Or when the shipper screws up an orders twice for the same load.

Take it in stride and communicate with note/weekend DBLs about your status. Don't take it personal

Suggest you look into y r c

Don't worry about it Take it one step at a time Plan your route before you start and check for truck routes and low clearance in your rand McNally truckers map book Don't worry about that guy riding your back bumper, drive the truck in a manor that is comfortable to you Watch your right side all the time, as that is most likely to be the trouble spot When backing, G O A L

I am still a "JAFRO", but my understanding is that we are now entering the busy season. We should be going full blast.

But, last few weeks I have had trouble getting loads on Friday thru Sunday. My leader claims freight has slowed and they are having issues keeping all of us moving. I see no reason for his statements to be bullsh#t as we haves good relationship and my performance has been excellent

So my question to you is "are you seeing a trend with your company that suggests freight is slowing down ?

Y r c Old dominion Hogan Dot food in st joe

I'm right there with you. Been solo less than a month. Stressed out and worried about every thing.

Finally told myself that I must only think about the next move. One step at a time. Drive the truck. Get there when I can and screw the schedule, as they have more time than they are showing you. Don't think about the backing until you are looking at the hole. Got a company drop yard ? Go there and practice backing. Much less stress when you are alone. Relax and do it one step at a time.

Keep it coming guys. Much more interesting to hear how you are doing out there. Here in St. Louis things are quiet and I have not heard the news about the storm. Do you expect more snow ! Or is the worst behind you ?

Bravo old school, your the man. Would never have thought about the purple sh#t, but I will remember that one. I hear mixed about kitty liter, what's your take on that ?

Test of you, tell the folks at home what ur doing to kill the time. How hard to find a place to **** down.

Tell these newbies what it's really like out there ?

Let's start a thread about this storm. Where you are, how bad it is and your take on the situation.

I am in St. Louis and it's a beautiful day so I have no clue what you guys are up against.

I think that would be interesting for students and pros alike.

Anchorman where are you ?

I would like to know what type of school you are attending ? Also, suggest you be more specific about the areas you are having problems.