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Post by SilverBullet on Sept 11, 2003 11:49:43 GMT -5
Arcflash,
there comes a time when confrontation is unavoidable. Like urinating on the curtain. That would definately have me spazzing out. There's no excuse for that kind of behavior. A way to avoid backing up and hitting things is to do the backing yourself. Or better yet, get out and guide him back, which is something they teach team drivers in class. One backs, while the other guides. As far as breaking the truck? I have no idea what to say to that. If I'm to be couped up for weeks at a time in a closet, I kinda like things to look nice at least. And not smell like urine.
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Post by Arcflash on Sept 11, 2003 12:37:54 GMT -5
I'd be especially mad if I was first seat driver and had to keep the pee'd upon curtain after the curtain wetter was gone.
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Post by SilverBullet on Sept 11, 2003 13:52:32 GMT -5
It would definately go missing if it were my truck. No way I'd want that stench lingering...Then I'd probably leave him at the next truckstop:
Driver: Yeah, dispatch? I have no idea where my co-driver went.
Dispatch: What the he!! are you talking about?
Driver: I went in to take a shower and came out thinking he was sleeping and drove away. Uhhhh, he's not here though.
Dispatch: Turn around and go get him.
Driver: See that's the thing, all his stuff is gone, Looks like he took it all and left. He did say how he was gonna quit when we got to a terminal anyway...I'd let him go if I were you Mr. Dispatcher, he wasn't progressing well anyway. I'll just deliver this load by myself and come in for a new student.
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Post by Arcflash on Sept 11, 2003 14:44:26 GMT -5
"I was driving down the road and he just screamed and jumped out of the truck!"
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Post by truckertom on Sept 11, 2003 21:35:40 GMT -5
Do what I did once....
"Go get us a table and two cups of coffee and I'll be right there after I park the truck". Kinda act like you are doing him a favor by dropping him off at the truckstop front door.
Then drive off!
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Post by Arcflash on Sept 11, 2003 23:27:04 GMT -5
I'd probably get fired. I'd have nothing but a pee stained curtain to stand on. hehehehehe
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Post by flyboy2610 on Sept 14, 2003 20:05:42 GMT -5
It would definately go missing if it were my truck. No way I'd want that stench lingering...Then I'd probably leave him at the next truckstop: Driver: Yeah, dispatch? I have no idea where my co-driver went. Dispatch: What the he!! are you talking about? Driver: I went in to take a shower and came out thinking he was sleeping and drove away. Uhhhh, he's not here though. Dispatch: Turn around and go get him. Driver: See that's the thing, all his stuff is gone, Looks like he took it all and left. He did say how he was gonna quit when we got to a terminal anyway...I'd let him go if I were you Mr. Dispatcher, he wasn't progressing well anyway. I'll just deliver this load by myself and come in for a new student. My first trainer from Werner actually had that happen to him! He left the student in the truck at a truck stop while he went to dinner, student said he wasn't hungry and wanted to sleep. Trainer came back out after dinner, student and all of his belongings were gone! He never did find out where the student went.
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Post by truckertom on Sept 16, 2003 21:34:12 GMT -5
Yes, but the important question.....did he leave his log book?
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Post by diegotrucker on Sept 18, 2003 16:33:31 GMT -5
Trucker Tom, SilverBullet and ArcFlash ... quote " I won't tell you who this company is, but I will say that the big gold trucks they drive are not the prettiest on the road." .... Grrreeeaaattt!!! ... That's the company I'm going to go training with in about three weeks. This thread is really starting to get me worried with the onset of winter coming, the dreaded stories of trainers leaving students at a truck stop and the "newbie, kick them out of the rig" attitude by you experienced drivers. Remember, you were all newbies as well one day and you all had to shift that gear for the frist time, backup for the first time. I just purchased Rachelle's book, Drivers ABCs and reading it every day. However, this thread is making me think twice about getting into this business now. I just hope this site is what it's suppose to be a site for "newbies" and expereinced drivers to share stories about the business. I hope this thread is not what it's about. diegotrucker
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Post by flyboy2610 on Sept 18, 2003 20:07:31 GMT -5
Trucker Tom, SilverBullet and ArcFlash ... Grrreeeaaattt!!! ... That's the company I'm going to go training with in about three weeks. This thread is really starting to get me worried with the onset of winter coming, the dreaded stories of trainers leaving students at a truck stop and the "newbie, kick them out of the rig" attitude by you experienced drivers. diegotrucker Don't worry about being left at a truckstop or kicked off the truck. Unless the trainer is tired of driving a truck for the rest of his life. Such stunts are not tolerated by any decent carrier and that will be the end of that trainers career. If the two of you absolutely can not get along, he may drop you at a terminal, but you won't be left by the side of the road.
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Post by SilverBullet on Sept 19, 2003 7:16:11 GMT -5
diego, have no fear...You shouldn't have any trouble as long you you don't decide to uninate all over the inside of the truck.... ;D..... Good Luck with CRST..........
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Post by Arcflash on Sept 19, 2003 10:37:57 GMT -5
Diego. I am a newbie... I haven't even driven solo yet. I didn't mean to scare you... I'm an easy going guy. Just don't pee on my curtains and we'll get along fine. ;D
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Post by truckertom on Sept 21, 2003 9:42:08 GMT -5
Diegotrucker rest assured, for every 1 egghead, there are 10 who are perfect gentlemen. I had one that was sitting in my truck when I came back from my day off. So I asked him his name, he told me. So I asked how long he had been working for the company, he says 3 years. So I ask him how long he had been driving because I had never seen him around. "Never have" He says. "You're supposed to train me tonight".
This is back when a Commercial Chaffures (SP) took 25 questions and no driving test! And that is how I go into the training racket!
So I told this new driver that he had better learn fast because I was going to sleep at Kermit Texas and it was all his. He did really well that fist day, but I didn't sleep much...kinda with one eye open!.
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Post by diegotrucker on Sept 21, 2003 14:36:32 GMT -5
Hey everyone, thanks for the input on the "getting kicked out of the truck", helps me feel more secure now ;D I do have one concern about going to this CDL Mill school and possibly running with a new driver after my 28 days of training OTR. How concerned should I be about winter driving as a newbie driver and possible newbie team member? Do companies usually request newbie drivers to drive Southern Routes or do they just give you a rig and say "good luck"? diego
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Post by flyboy2610 on Sept 21, 2003 17:30:27 GMT -5
I think this is a good time of year to go to school and then with a trainer. Winter driving can be scary but a trainer can show you the ropes. Much better than trying to figure it out on your own. I started with Werner in Dec. 2000 and was thankful that I learned to drive in the winter. Basic point:SLOW DOWN!
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