Brett if you like can I blame all my shortcomings in driving on you. This way when I make as any errors in judgement like this piece of work I can easily refer my bad mojo to this sight. Wait a second I think I would rather be humble and learn from my own mistakes. Thanks anyway!
ROFLMAO! Brett thanks for the laugh on such a chitty day! Wish I had lollipop or at least an icey pop
Sonic's "ice cream machine" was broken across CRST terminal today... First time I wanted to get a Blizzard w/ Peanut butter and it was a no-go. :(
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.
Thank you for posting this. It helps me remember my world ain't so bad.
I Constantly sing the praises of those working behind the scenes & thank them every time I can. Most people don't.
While I occasionally get frustrated, I rarely have to wait on assignments. They may not be 1,200 mile runs all the time, but...well, thanks again for posting.
Somebody throw in the towel. Brett is beating this guy to death.......
Somebody throw in the towel. Brett is beating this guy to death.......
Only the red one LOL
You know, I don't know much of anything about trucking yet except really how to move the truck from point A to point B. But I do know a thing or two about human nature; I've seen many people come and go through the years, from all backgrounds and all walks of life. But really, DAMN, you nailed it Brett. The way I see it is this; people are in imperfect species. Trucking is an imperfect profession. Hell they all are. There WILL be problems no matter where you go because you cant get away from us imperfect people. I told many people who were getting out of the Army the same thing, because many convinced themselves the grass was greener on the other side of the fence. Most of those people, 6 months later, say they wish they never left and it wasn't any different overall. It's human nature to not be perfectly content with your position in life. I'm entering this career as a newbie again. I expect some degree of preferential treatment to miss me and bless others first. I expect BS loads, I expect a dispatcher to test me to see who I am and what I'm made of, shippers and receivers that don't care, and I'm expecting sloppy seconds for equipment to start out. No red carpet here. If it happens, so be it; I have an idea of what to expect but at the same time I'm not building up expectations. But with what I've already been through in life, I can say that I'm not just an adult, but I'm a GROWN MAN. It sucks. Deal with it, suck it up, and your time will come. Or I can come in whining, expecting more than I should, ****ing and moaning, etc. I've seen it happen many times; those people usually get under other people's skin, and those who can find a way to phase them out so they don't need to deal with them. Also human nature. Survival of the fittest. My life's experiences, while as bad as some of them are, also taught me a thing or two you just wont learn in a book. I'm sure many of you can relate. I've been through far worse; you need to have a 'can do' attitude, and others need to see you are valuable, that they can't get you down. At the end of the day, I get to drive for a living, on someone else's dime! Come in, accept the culture for what it is, and adapt. Or go home. It seems to me that expectations here are too high, output is too low, or the truth is somewhere in the middle. Instead of complaining, be happy you have this opportunity to grow, so if you really don't like the company, you can move on. Be happy you have that OTR time, that you've experienced teaming, and that you at least have a way to make a decent living doing something most people look at from a 4 wheeler just thinking about. If trucking were a golden nugget, the industry wouldn't be so short on drivers. It takes a certain kind of person to do the job. Either you can, or you can't. As little as I do know, I know trucking wont change just for me. It doesn't work that way.
...BTW, CDL school isn't intended to 'prepare you' for anything other than getting your CDL. Obviously you did, so they did their job. Company training is what is intended to prepare you for company operations, but there is no replacement for experience.
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
The customer who is shipping the freight. This is where the driver will pick up a load and then deliver it to the receiver or consignee.
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.
Boy oh boy, I can't wait to be behind the wheel, but instead of spending my time worrying about what is not going right I think I will spend my time taking those chitty loads, making the best of what they gave me, try to make things better not only for the company I work for but also my family. It's funny how some of us "can't wait to get there" wannabes really are hoping for a shot, a chance to prove ourselves to the company that took a chance on us "less than perfect" people. I'm starting to think maybe I should just stay home, after all hell I might just suck too :) now that I think about it I'm almost certain I am going to suck considering I have never driven anything as massive, never had to organize umpteen loads for thousands of people and other than this site, ALOT of research and what I remember from pops when he was around driving, ummmmm yep I'm probably gonna suck. But what I will do is put my BIG BOY pants on, drive my @** off and make the BEST of my choice. Hopefully if it's not wgat I think IS the best other doors will open. So that being said, if u don't like it slide your @$$ out of the seat (the exit is on the left) and PLEASE tell Shnieder to give me a call. Cause again, I CAN'T WAIT TO BE BEHIND THE WHEEL. My opinion and mine alone.
Wait I almost forgot, that figure is more than I'm making right now as I sit and wait for a few companies to make a choice and take a chance on me. So yeah go ahead and tell them u have a replacement waiting.
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ROFLMAO! Brett thanks for the laugh on such a chitty day! Wish I had lollipop or at least an icey pop