Work Day Cancelled
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My run is canceled as well, 3rd straight day of weather problems. That snow storm just hung out over Indiana and Ohio and messed up everything.
They are still making me come in and they will "find something for me to do."
I don’t blame you. I spent 8.5 hours yesterday only to drive 265 miles. Illinois and Indiana were an absolute mess. Luckily, I only have 30 miles to get to Richmond this morning and unload. I was kinda glad to hear that I wasn’t the only one unable to make it to delivery yesterday and made it farther than expected lol. It was an absolute mess but I just took it nice and slow without any real problems. 74 through Illinois reminded me of Wyoming though with all the trucks in the medians and ditches.
I've been going to the rail yard. It looks like the freight that can't get to Indiana/Chicago is traveling by rail. I'm expecting to get a phone call tomorrow morning.
Due to the weather in Ohio, the Company I drive for cancelled delivering of our Consignee's product for today (Friday) and tomorrow. I am not certain if it was for Ohio only or at all locations, but International Paper in Wooster shut down due to no empty trailers were available to load their product onto. I cannot say I am disappointed, because no way did I want to be on the roads of NE Ohio this morning.
Good to know. Tom was cancelled yesterday (he's a pm driver) and we are waiting to hear from Greg in Chicago as I type...if it's a NO for you, probably us, too.
Yea, we are still level 2 here, also. Bummer is, Tom brought the truck home Thursday night. Oh well. She's just sitting here, haha!
My run is canceled as well, 3rd straight day of weather problems. That snow storm just hung out over Indiana and Ohio and messed up everything.
They are still making me come in and they will "find something for me to do."
Well, dang...that sucks! Greg is begging Tom to work Saturday, now.....but if Don's I/P is closed then, too.. might just not BE anything! Guess Tom will just 'peel off' a few of the 120 hours of vacay; Not sure yet.
Be safe, all y'all !!
~ Anne ~
Consignee:
The customer the freight is being delivered to. Also referred to as "the receiver". The shipper is the customer that is shipping the goods, the consignee is the customer receiving the goods.
SAP:
Substance Abuse Professional
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
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.
120 hours....geez Louise, I struggle to save 40 for my actual vacation lol.... Earn and burn over here 
I've been going to the rail yard. It looks like the freight that can't get to Indiana/Chicago is traveling by rail. I'm expecting to get a phone call tomorrow morning.
Yep, here too. We just got the official 'nope' for today; my plow guy is stopping by to see what (if anything) we can do to clear the yard with the rig in the way....so he can get out tomorrow.
120 hours....geez Louise, I struggle to save 40 for my actual vacation lol.... Earn and burn over here
LoLoL ! We're 'old...' tend to 'save' for emergencies, haha!!
~ Anne ~
They let him take a day cab home? I’ve never seen that. It’s usually otr drivers.
Due to the weather in Ohio, the Company I drive for cancelled delivering of our Consignee's product for today (Friday) and tomorrow. I am not certain if it was for Ohio only or at all locations, but International Paper in Wooster shut down due to no empty trailers were available to load their product onto. I cannot say I am disappointed, because no way did I want to be on the roads of NE Ohio this morning.
Good to know. Tom was cancelled yesterday (he's a pm driver) and we are waiting to hear from Greg in Chicago as I type...if it's a NO for you, probably us, too.
Yea, we are still level 2 here, also. Bummer is, Tom brought the truck home Thursday night. Oh well. She's just sitting here, haha!
My run is canceled as well, 3rd straight day of weather problems. That snow storm just hung out over Indiana and Ohio and messed up everything.
They are still making me come in and they will "find something for me to do."
Well, dang...that sucks! Greg is begging Tom to work Saturday, now.....but if Don's I/P is closed then, too.. might just not BE anything! Guess Tom will just 'peel off' a few of the 120 hours of vacay; Not sure yet.
Be safe, all y'all !!
~ Anne ~
Consignee:
The customer the freight is being delivered to. Also referred to as "the receiver". The shipper is the customer that is shipping the goods, the consignee is the customer receiving the goods.
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.
SAP:
Substance Abuse Professional
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
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.
I have 120 hours of vacation as well. To my understanding (per Jim B), we cannot take a couple days of vacation; we have to take it in 40 hour blocks. I have not had a vacation in over a year, and it's just about time to do so.
I've been going to the rail yard. It looks like the freight that can't get to Indiana/Chicago is traveling by rail. I'm expecting to get a phone call tomorrow morning.
Yep, here too. We just got the official 'nope' for today; my plow guy is stopping by to see what (if anything) we can do to clear the yard with the rig in the way....so he can get out tomorrow.
120 hours....geez Louise, I struggle to save 40 for my actual vacation lol.... Earn and burn over here
LoLoL ! We're 'old...' tend to 'save' for emergencies, haha!!
~ Anne ~
I assume you guys are talking about paid vacation, so if there is a need to leave for 2-3 months, big companies don't have a problem with that?
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Due to the weather in Ohio, the Company I drive for cancelled delivering of our Consignee's product for today (Friday) and tomorrow. I am not certain if it was for Ohio only or at all locations, but International Paper in Wooster shut down due to no empty trailers were available to load their product onto. I cannot say I am disappointed, because no way did I want to be on the roads of NE Ohio this morning.
Consignee:
The customer the freight is being delivered to. Also referred to as "the receiver". The shipper is the customer that is shipping the goods, the consignee is the customer receiving the goods.
SAP:
Substance Abuse Professional
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
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.