REALLY??? Will You Turn Down Questions From Rookies At Truck Stops Or Will You Answer A Question Or Two???
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Hey sounds like the rough stage(day 1) is over!!! Your 57 but your Wise my friend so keep pushing and you'll be at the end of orientation and you'll be smiling about it in no time!!!!
I hope this thread isn't being perceived as an indictment on Schneider. They're not my company, but as far as I know, they're a good and fair company, one that is more respectful to new drivers than other companies.
The fact is, the kind of people who post on this website, drivers who are helpful and proud of what they do, they are in the vast minority of what you will see out there. The people who will post here are people who love the job. The vast majority don't, they are in it for the money, they are selfish, rude and unprofessional, they set a gallon of **** next to the fuel pump, and they are the reason you have to take a 30.
Every company has that driver in vast abundance.
You need to have thick skin and a big stick out here, regardless of what company you're at.
'The Dude'..... Brotha! Thank you for that advice! The job I finally retired from was like that, so, hehe, I'll fit right in out there! lol...
Yeah, I'd figure many folks also might feel uncomfortable about answering questions to what they probably see as strangers....non drivers. At least that's what I might think. Somewhere here, someone did mention that it would be a good idea to approach these folks and ask 'em about their opinions and such. While I'd be okay answering questions to a newbie if I was a driver, I could see where many would not be comfortable with it... they don't know you are who you say you are, etc. That's why I'm glad I found this site. Here, drivers of all levels of experience who respond are obviously okay with 'our' questions and are willing to give us the straight scoop on things. By the way, thank all of you for volunteering your time to be here and help us wanna-be-noobs and noobs.
How I'm feelin' by now, is read as many forum posts as possible, If you don't find the answers within those posts, ask away. The more I stay here (with this website), the more I feel comfortable with suggestions from the administrators of this site and the other drivers that post their opinions and experiences, to make some sound decisions on what to do...and not to do. Considering where I come from (the line of work I retired from), I'm pumped to find out that hey, if I'm not happy somewhere, I can leave! lol. Heck, startin' out new as a driver...it seems the only up front obligation I'd owe a company would be the first year of employment with them. I do feel that would be sufficient time for me to figure out if I'm diggin' it, or not.
Again, thanks you to all folks here, drivers and non-drivers, for all the writing you post. I highly appreciate and consider it all! I value everyone's time put in here, I'm the one reaping the benefits of having a 'heads-up' before I jump in! Thank you!
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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.HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
D-Wash did you make it to school yet?
Whats up Michael ?!...I start school on Mon March 2nd.....Man I'm So Excited!!!!
Nice, I pick up my first bulk load tomorrow morning. glue. customer load, so easy even I could do it. so far Schneider has done everything they said. 1st pay check was $480, second was $560 plus $170 reimbursement for hazmat and luggage on the plane. got 6 days off at home. back on the clock now, dead head from Jax to Savannah. going good. have fun in school. see you on the road.
HAZMAT:
Hazardous Materials
Explosive, flammable, poisonous or otherwise potentially dangerous cargo. Large amounts of especially hazardous cargo are required to be placarded under HAZMAT regulations
WOW That's Cool Michael!!!! Congrats my friend and I'm looking forward to finishing school and getting started. My recruiter says ill be going to Houston, Tx for orientation and I'm really looking forward to it. The money will get better and better but now we have to learn and get the experience. Hey Michael if you dont mind can you private message me your cell #?
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Well all 13 of us made the first day. I got a 1 year dot because of blood pressure. doctor wants it back to what my previous physical shows. no sleep apnea push, 1guy is taking the sleep test and said he thought he might need it. I got screened because of weight and blood pressure but passed. all paper work and computer work today. the instructors are nice and helpful. at 57 I am the oldest, there is one female. we work at our pace so
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Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
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A physical disorder in which you have pauses in your breathing, or take shallow breaths, during sleep. These pauses can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. Normal breathing will usually resume, sometimes with a loud choking sound or snort.
In obstructive sleep apnea, your airways become blocked or collapse during sleep, causing the pauses and shallow breathing.
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