Stopping By To Say Hello

Hey drivers, its been a while since i was on this site. Just came on to say hello. Hope everyone is safe, well, getting good miles and enjoying life! Keep the shiny side up!!

That's it?

C'mon Twosides11...

We want some details! What are you doing these days? Where are you working?

It's great to hear from you, but tell us what's going on. We always enjoyed helping you here, and we'd love to hear how your career is progressing.

Yo T-11, what's up man! It's been a minute! Great to hear from you. You still skateboarding?

Howdy Old School!!! Turtle what's up man!! Yea it has been quite some time since I last posted. I really appreciated all the help from this site and I still use what you guys taught me out here on the road. I'm staying safe with no accidents or incidents.

Okay, so an update on my situation lol. I'm still with Knight and yes still skateboarding. A lot has happened and I don't know where to start.... Of course there have been many stressful days, times I wanted to quit on the spot. Seems like its been more bad days than good but I'm pushing through it. The only thing keeping me in good spirits are the friendships I have made at Knight with the other drivers.

Had my job threatened from my TM over "route suggestions" which are actually mandatory according to the TM, that meeting did not go well. A lot of back and forth with my DM , I can admit that sometimes I need to just stay quiet and not respond back to him. And im also taking into account that he has a stressful task with dealing with drivers and other things but his incompetence cannot be ignored any longer.

Waiting 2 or more hours for a backhaul after every single run. Problems at the Hydro plant in Cressona, "I do not Iike that place" problems with equipment, freight, 4 wheelers, dumb drivers on the road and my settlements. Yes!, my checks are still continually missing tarp pay, detention pay, layover and reimbursements to this day. But hey, that's trucking right?

Okay I know I'm whining but I had to get that off my chest lol. I did get my triple/doubles and tanker endorsements, studying for the hazmat now and should receive my twic card my next home time. Thinking about trying out tankers but I love flatbed, just hate the summer time and tarping most days lol.

All in all I'm good though and I can't thank this site enough from what I have learned.

That sounds really great man!

I know the people you're dealing with at Carlisle. I understand your frustration, I really do. I am seriously impressed with you sticking it out like you have. When you get ready to move on, you'll be glad you didn't quit in a huff over something that's not that critical.

Trucking has its frustrations no matter what your working with. The drivers who impress me are the ones who learn how to deal with the issues.

Your perseverance will speak volumes during your future job search. It will help you be selective in where you want to go. You can be confident you're doing the best thing for your future career.

I always keep an eye out for you when I'm in Cressona. Lately I've been running mostly in the Midwest, but everytime I'm in Cressona I make sure to visit with "Slick" and try to figure out if you are on the property somewhere.

It's really great to hear from you!

I'm glad things are going well for you. You had some bad days starting out, but it seems like you got the groove of it. That's great!

Had my job threatened from my TM over "route suggestions" which are actually mandatory according to the TM, that meeting did not go well. A lot of back and forth with my DM , I can admit that sometimes I need to just stay quiet and not respond back to him.

Don't be afraid to share your ideas. You're on the front lines and you see stuff they don't. With experience, you start to see what can be done more efficiently. Share those ideas, but always maintain professionalism and respect.

Good luck and don't be a stranger again.

Yea OS, I'm still surprised we haven't ran into each other yet. It would be a pleasure to meet a legend. I keep an eye out for you and Davy also, just not sure if Davy runs the East coast and Midwest. And Slick is my guy over there at Cressona lol, always an interesting conversation with him.

And I'm still with Knight because I don't want to rage quit lol. I understand trucking is frustrating at times and every company has its own set of problems. You know what I'm going through over there at Carlisle so you understand. I try to be understanding of the job the office folks have but it's really frustrating dealing with them.

Banks what's up man! Bad days starting out is an understatement lol. It was rough but it could have been worse. Things have calmed down since then and yes I have become more familiar with what it takes to be a professional truck driver. Learning and adapting everyday is a must.

I will also try to stay in touch more often. Stay safe out there drivers. Keep the rubber on the road!!

Awesome to hear from you and really impressed that you have stuck it out with the issues at your terminal. Hopefully it gets better or you find something that works for you better.

They rarely put me east, I've hit NJ and eastern PA but ended up sitting for two days waiting for a load last time I was there. My TM intervened and got me out of there. I spent most of last winter in the mountains out west. Looks like it will be the same this year. One of these days Hopefully will catch up.