Profile For Robert B. (The Dragon) yes, I breathe fire and other sideshow tricks

I think prime was given a sales pitch and the cameras do not work the way they expected.

I also think the rating system is wrong. How can 3 people have the exact same score rank wise? Me & 2 of my students all ranked # 8 on the same day. How can our bonuses be based on a flawed system?

And something else... they are constantly changing the parameters. So something that did not trigger yesterday... triggers today. And my pay is based om that?

When you dispute, they can refute your dispute. Didnt move over cause somone was on your left, but of course not seen in the camera? The guy sitting in the office decides.

Prime has already had a mass exodus. Another one is coming as drivers' leases complete.

I am heartbroken.

It's hearing things like this that really bothers me. I'm already enough of a skeptic anyway and this just adds to it.

I'm honestly very glad where I'm at and what I'm doing because we don't have to deal with that stuff. If anyone wants to try their hand in the hopper game and not deal with the lunacy that these systems seem to be causing, let me know lol.

I have a question for you OS. This isn't a criticism by any means as you've established yourself over time as an asset, they respect and appreciate your skill and dedication and rightfully so. Do you think that had another driver who was newer and didn't have your reputation would have found a similar discrepancy regarding your fuel economy, that the result would have been the same? I honestly don't think it would have and that's a consistency issue which can be an issue at larger companies. Not every dispatcher will run it up the flag pole because favoritism is a very real thing. Not every driver is capable of achieving your status and reputation for a number of reasons and I think sometimes people forget that, even though that individual without that reputation is also correct in their findings. A lane departure trigger might be ignored as a flaw because wait, that's Dale vs safety calling a newer driver and it absolutely happens. That inconsistency will effect the bonus structure.

I'm so happy to have none of that garbage active. We have outward facing cameras, always a good choice but will never have an inward facing system. The trucks do have the lane departure and such but it's only active running the cruise control. I could never work for a company forcing those systems, let alone using a flawed system as a basis for effecting your income.

Become a truck driver they said, it'll be fun they said.........

Minnesota is one of the states flooding the markets with immigrants who can't speak English or read road signs as well. Not to mention being a major port of entry for Canadian drivers who in many cases are just as un attentive and dangerous behind the wheel. With the amount of tailgating, speeding in construction zones and distracted driving leading to drivers swerving in and out of their lanes, it's a miracle that there aren't more accidents.

It depends on how it's implemented. On our trucks, it's only active if you're on the cruise control. I don't use cruise so it doesn't effect me at all.

It does matter. Insurance companies run the trucking industry and the litigious society we live in forces trucking companies to stay on their toes. The way the regulations are currently structured, truck drivers and companies are always held responsible, regardless of the reality of that situation. Because of that, trucking companies look way back into your driving history and multiple incidents of irresponsible behavior do not weigh in your favor. As was mentioned, apply everywhere and see who might bite but it's getting tougher and tougher to get your foot in the door. As far as clearing your record, you'll need to hire an attorney and have those previous incidents expunged and wiped completely from your record. Otherwise, time is your only friend.

Good luck.

29 from the Iowa / Missouri line to Kansas city looked like a junkyard with all the trucks and cars in the ditches. I ran through there yesterday on my way to Joplin for a delivery in a few hours and really don't understand why it happens. This winter event didn't sneak up on anyone, it was predicted for a few days out, yet drivers still want to risk it, rather than park and give the road crews the chance to do their job. It's every winter though so I can't say that I'm surprised.

I'm not 100% carnivore and once a week or so I'll have a couple donuts. I don't eat bread except what my wife makes at home using very select ingredients and zero sugar. I do take part in the intermittent fasting every day and don't drink any soda or energy drinks or anything with fake sweeteners. I have a very simple exercise routine I do every morning to get woken up and enjoy the energy boost followed by my morning coffee and AG1 afterwards. My current state is that I'm down 25# to 215 which at 6'4" and a large frame makes me feel pretty good. My bp is 106 over 70 and resting heart rate is 48. For 53 years old, I feel great and have no intention of letting myself go as so many unfortunately do.

Get ready for a sh*show. The Teamsters were so bold as to tell Biden to stay the F out of it, not like he's gonna do anything anyway, he's out wandering a parking lot somewhere.

There's an army surplus store in Idaho falls, great website too, where you can get very good equipment for excellent prices.

Robert B.

Idaho Falls isn't too far from me and I will be going there in a couple weeks. I looked up on Google and there are two different Army Navy supply stores. Which is the one that you recommend?

Thanks!

Laura

It's the Army Surplus Warehouse. There's a truck stop across the street to park at and leave yourself a bit of time to roam around because it's like walking into a Walmart of military surplus supplies. They're very nice people who can answer questions and steer you in the direction of things you might be interested in regarding preparedness.