Hired At Con-Way ... Everything Was Great!
Topic 4347 | Page 3
I haven't drank kool aid in years. I drink tea. Got to love the young-adult stigma.
It's not a reference to your age or stigma, actually. "Kool Aid" is a reference from the 60s when hippies were experimenting with LSD and mixing it with Kool-Aid. There was even a very popular, groovy book that came out called The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test.
"You've been drinking too much of that kool aid" became a reference to one's lack of sense of reality.
-mountain girl
I haven't drank kool aid in years. I drink tea. Got to love the young-adult stigma.
It's not a reference to your age or stigma, actually. "Kool Aid" is a reference from the 60s when hippies were experimenting with LSD and mixing it with Kool-Aid. There was even a very popular, groovy book that came out called The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test.
"You've been drinking too much of that kool aid" became a reference to one's lack of sense of reality.
-mountain girl
Guess I have to brush up on my references from ancient times. 
Guess I have to brush up on my references from ancient times.
Daniel B.
Or just go home, find that chocolate behind the fridge, and get older ...
-mountain girl
Totally kidding, by the way, Daniel. Love your insight around here. You are actually very wise beyond your years and I truly enjoy learning from guys like you.
Thanks for all you contribute, including your great sense of humor!
-mountain girl
Congrats MG!! Thats great news!!!!!!
-HetzelMr.
Keep it simple and keep it real. Right, HetzelMr.? It worked. I Sooo appreciate your support.
-mountain girl
Lol, just call me MH, and youre welcome.
You keep that attitude up and youre gonna go places young lady!
Lol, just call me MH, and youre welcome.
You keep that attitude up and youre gonna go places young lady!
--HetzelMr
Tha-anks, Man! Will DO.
-mountain girl
Congratulations Mountain Girl
Can't help it, I just love those dancing bananas!
I had a friend years ago who drove for Conway and loved it, later on he became a terminal manger for them in the LTL part of the company. They are a really well managed solid company.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
LTL:
Less Than Truckload
Refers to carriers that make a lot of smaller pickups and deliveries for multiple customers as opposed to hauling one big load of freight for one customer. This type of hauling is normally done by companies with terminals scattered throughout the country where freight is sorted before being moved on to its destination.
LTL carriers include:
- FedEx Freight
- Con-way
- YRC Freight
- UPS
- Old Dominion
- Estes
- Yellow-Roadway
- ABF Freight
- R+L Carrier
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Can't help it, I just love those dancing bananas!
I had a friend years ago who drove for Conway and loved it, later on he became a terminal manger for them in the LTL part of the company. They are a really well managed solid company.
-Old School
I'm kinda partial to those dancing bananas too. Thanks Old School! ...and "really well-managed, solid company" is exactly what I need, right now.
Woo-Hoo!
I'm stoked. I go in to sign my offer and take my physical in the morning. Training won't start for 2 more weeks but it's all good. The pace will pick up soon enough!
-mountain girl
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
LTL:
Less Than Truckload
Refers to carriers that make a lot of smaller pickups and deliveries for multiple customers as opposed to hauling one big load of freight for one customer. This type of hauling is normally done by companies with terminals scattered throughout the country where freight is sorted before being moved on to its destination.
LTL carriers include:
- FedEx Freight
- Con-way
- YRC Freight
- UPS
- Old Dominion
- Estes
- Yellow-Roadway
- ABF Freight
- R+L Carrier
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
You know, sometimes God has a way of protecting us from ourselves! There are times I just know what I am supposed to be doing, and then there is a big roadblock in my way I cannot get around....come to find out that wasn't the road I was supposed to be on anyway!
I totally agree that sometimes it seems like divine intervention when things work out well. But I was hoping God wasn't going to be given all the credit for helping to make this happen because the way I see it, things are working out for Mountain Girl because:
1) She has an amazing attitude. Stellar in fact.
2) She worked very hard at school then equally hard at researching companies and seeking out opportunities
3) She listened to the wonderful advice she was given by so many different people along the way. This is truly a victory for Mountain Girl and our entire community because so many people contributed their wonderful time and thoughts along the way....exactly how the system was designed to work.
The only reason I mentioned this is because time and time again people drop out, fail out, or get kicked out of the trucking industry and if you ask them it's never, ever their fault. Not even 1%. It's the company, the trainer, the truck, the school - it's always someone or something else that's to blame.
I don't think God or any other entity should be given too much credit for our successes and failures. We all receive help along the path of our most difficult journeys. But we as individuals are still the ones who have to walk that path. Its our hard work, preparation, persistence, attitude, and decisions that ultimately make or break any endeavor.
So I think placing too much credit or blame elsewhere can be detrimental to our chances of success. If we don't believe we control our own destiny we may not be willing to do what's necessary to succeed or be ready to accept the blame for our failures so we can learn from them and improve ourselves for the next time. Not to mention, credit is often misplaced. Like when you see football players thanking God for their success. Hey, what about your parents, coaches, teachers, and teammates that busted their *sses every single day of your life to help you get where you're at? Yeah, let's not forget to thank them or the next time you might truly find yourself alone with God on your long, difficult journey.
Congrats Mountain Girl! You've earned it and you deserve it. Now go out there and earn yourself an awesome reputation as a safe, productive driver with a great attitude - a true professional. That's clearly within your capabilities so I know we can expect that from you the same way you expect it from yourself.
And to anyone else coming into the trucking industry - you control your own destiny. Go out there with unbreakable resolve and make great things happen. Ignore the garbage you read about trucking companies or the industry itself. Ignore the complaints, the misplaced blame, and the cry-babying. Take responsibility for your own attitude and work ethic and prove to yourself and everyone around you that you are willing and able to earn a reputation as a true professional out there. That's the approach that will get you to the top of the mountain.
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
New Reply:
New! Check out our help videos for a better understanding of our forum features
Preview:
This topic has the following tags:
Con-Way Freight Advice For New Truck Drivers Becoming A Truck Driver Choosing A Trucking Company Company Sponsored CDL Training Reports From CDL Training Truck Driving Lifestyle Women In Trucking
Why Join Trucking Truth?
- The High Road Training Program
- The High Road Article Series
- The Friendliest Trucker's Forum Ever!
- Email Updates When New Articles Are Posted
Apply For Paid CDL Training Through TruckingTruth
Did you know you can fill out one quick form here on TruckingTruth and apply to several companies at once for paid CDL training? Seriously! The application only takes one minute. You will speak with recruiters today. There is no obligation whatsoever. Learn more and apply here:
TT On Facebook
Plus, He knows I'm stubborn and hate admitting He's Right. You are so right though. Maybe something's up with that tank company. Their trucks and tankers are beautiful but they are dangerous as h*** too. Danger and leadership are one thing. Danger and poor leadership are a really bad thing. The terminal manager quitting was a very bad sign.
And Brett said something about not worrying too much about your first company - just get rolling.
You're right though. It's tough to "tune in" to the message you don't want to hear.
-mountain girl
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
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.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.