I Guess We Are Supposed To Hate Day Cab Drivers Now.... At Least That Is What Tic-Toc Has Told Me.
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Addiction, I like how you compared it to that , it is an addiction drama, attention whoring all that.
It really can be an addiction for people. We've all known people who are addicted to OPP (other people's problems). People who obsessively watch the news, Judge Judy, Dr Phil, Jerry Springer, etc. It really does become like an addiction for a lot of folks. They use the problems and dramas they find on television as a substitute for having a real life of their own.
My point is that, as the website owner and your livelihood, you have to be more careful in your posts.
Honestly, we run this website the way we do based on what we believe is helpful for people in their lives and their careers. There are websites that get a lot more traffic than we do that are destroying careers, ruining people's lives, and tarnishing the reputation of this industry. So we don't choose the message we send because we're trying to run a business. We know what it takes to be successful in this career and live a fulfilling life, and that's the message we're trying to send to people. If we can do that, we'll attract the right people and the right type of business opportunities, but more importantly, we'll succeed with our mission to help as many people as possible get their career off to a great start. That's what it's all about.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
EPU:
Electric Auxiliary Power Units
Electric APUs have started gaining acceptance. These electric APUs use battery packs instead of the diesel engine on traditional APUs as a source of power. The APU's battery pack is charged when the truck is in motion. When the truck is idle, the stored energy in the battery pack is then used to power an air conditioner, heater, and other devices
A lot of those day cab drivers are former OTR drivers that have given up the long weeks on the road and would rather be home nightly with their wife, kids, and grandkids. Also to have a regular life without worrying if they will be home for special occasions.
These type of day cab drivers can drive circles around the best of the OTR guys. They have been there and have gotten the T-shirt.
They deserve your respect.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
Day Cab:
A tractor which does not have a sleeper berth attached to it. Normally used for local routes where drivers go home every night.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.New Reply:
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