Frustrated!
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At this time of year, delay & disorganization are indeed caused by "the holidays". Folks are taking time off, businesses have screwy hours, and people are not always as focused on the task at hand. That may sound lame, but it happens. I'm ready to start orientation and get out with a trainer, but have to wait until Jan. 6 because "the holidays" have messed up people's schedules! Just make the best of it, and use this time to do something else, tie up any loose ends, and get your 2014 tax information all pulled together (fun!) because once you're on the road, it will be hard to find the time.
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.
Trucktographer got caught up in Labor Day scheduling and it caused about a week delay in him starting with his trainer after orientation. One day delay getting into the cycle can cause problems. The holidays are one reason I'm waiting to start Swift academy until after New Years.
Trucktographer got caught up in Labor Day scheduling and it caused about a week delay in him starting with his trainer after orientation. One day delay getting into the cycle can cause problems. The holidays are one reason I'm waiting to start Swift academy until after New Years.
You have a valid point David.
Well on the bright side, at least you were home for the holiday. I started Prime July 8th and was very forth coming about being home thanksgiving because my daughter was coming from collage. It was the first thing I talked to my FM about when I met him. Well I was in Florida (my home state) 5 days before the holiday and they dispatched me to Cincinnati. I knew it was gonna be tight getting there and back but was assured there was a load on the backside getting me back on Wednesday. Guess what? My return delivery to Florida delivered on thanksgiving day at 15:00. By the time I got home it was 22:00. So much for caring about me being home like I asked about months in advance...... it's gonna happen out here. Get comfortable with it. It's company first, driver....somewhere farther down the list.
Fm:
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.
Well on the bright side, at least you were home for the holiday. I started Prime July 8th and was very forth coming about being home thanksgiving because my daughter was coming from collage. It was the first thing I talked to my FM about when I met him. Well I was in Florida (my home state) 5 days before the holiday and they dispatched me to Cincinnati. I knew it was gonna be tight getting there and back but was assured there was a load on the backside getting me back on Wednesday. Guess what? My return delivery to Florida delivered on thanksgiving day at 15:00. By the time I got home it was 22:00. So much for caring about me being home like I asked about months in advance...... it's gonna happen out here. Get comfortable with it. It's company first, driver....somewhere farther down the list.
Ah man I would've hated that!!
Fm:
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.
Makes me hope I don't end up delayed because Christmas is right around the corner.
Well on the bright side, at least you were home for the holiday. I started Prime July 8th and was very forth coming about being home thanksgiving because my daughter was coming from collage. It was the first thing I talked to my FM about when I met him. Well I was in Florida (my home state) 5 days before the holiday and they dispatched me to Cincinnati. I knew it was gonna be tight getting there and back but was assured there was a load on the backside getting me back on Wednesday. Guess what? My return delivery to Florida delivered on thanksgiving day at 15:00. By the time I got home it was 22:00. So much for caring about me being home like I asked about months in advance...... it's gonna happen out here. Get comfortable with it. It's company first, driver....somewhere farther down the list.
Ah man I would've hated that!!
This is one of those things that happens out here. You can give them notice a yr in advance, and then 6 months, then 3...... and a week away your half way across the US and can't do anything about it....
It sucks, but thats part of trucking. I take it upon myself to get home. I set my hometime around holidays and special events. If that means staying out 3 weeks or 4 so be it.
Fm:
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.HOS:
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After four weeks over the road with a trainer who had an automatic truck I was told by my manager that he wanted me to spend an extra week at my home terminal running local routes in a manual truck with a trainer before I went on my own. Well last week I was at home because of the holidays and no trainers available, well tomorrow I'm suppose to go out with my trainer but my manager forgot to set it up last week and now he's on vacation and the guy next in charge has no idea what to do with me so now I have to wait at home a whole extra week to just to go with a trainer for another week. This is so unorganized and frustrating. The over my home terminal said the company should've never ever allowed me to go out with a trainer who had an automatic for four weeks. Samething I said but everyone else thought I was a dumb newbie for saying it. Smh
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.
Over The Road:
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.