My husband flipped his truck today
#41
02-24-2008, 04:03 PM
Re: Ok
Originally Posted by Mackman
Originally Posted by txdrvr
I agree that dump truck drivers also in my area are plentiful and amny drivers want to drive them and are the worst around. Also going all over the country I see many idiot dumpers. Maybe in a few areas it is different but the majority are non driving idiots. They also pay crappy.
I also have friends that are union and other local jobs and my paychecks are usually always larger than theirs. It is in all where one lives and the cost of living. My 150,000 dollar house would be way more in the Ne and west coast and so on. Hoep you enjoyed the eduacation.
#42
02-24-2008, 04:10 PM
Re: Ok
Originally Posted by marylandkw
Originally Posted by txdrvr
I agree that dump truck drivers also in my area are plentiful and amny drivers want to drive them and are the worst around. Also going all over the country I see many idiot dumpers. Maybe in a few areas it is different but the majority are non driving idiots. They also pay crappy.
2. There are bad OTR guys and they get paid crappy. 3. I suppose you also like to make wide sweeping generalizations about other groups as well? Keep your opinion to yourself dumba$$ 2. There are many crappy OTR's and there are many that make more than any local and Union driver. In fact most of the crappy big truck drivers out here on the road are union outfits. I know that my paycheck is usually always larger than my friends that drive local dumpers and drive for union outfits. 3. No I make my opinion on what I see daily and from driving coast to coast all over this country. The opinion is from many years and about every part of this country and cities. My opion stands and dumpers are usually crappy ass drivers. Don't like my opinion then tough and keep reading others and maybe you will find one you like and agree with.
#43
02-24-2008, 04:14 PM
Re: update and thanks
Originally Posted by mighty3
It's Sunday morning and at this point we don't know if my husband has a job. The road was wet and he was carrying 40,000 pounds. He did try to stop when his wheel hit the dirt, but road was slanted and he felt himself going over. He just got off his 10 hour break and was well rested. He was adjusting his trip miles. Looked down for one second (who hasn't done that?) and drifted. We live in Florida. Does anyone know about driving the citrus trucks? We have a connection and I'm just wondering about his hirability factor. For now, he is going to beg for his job and do whatever it takes to keep it. Any more advice on how to keep it, and who will hire him is greatly appreciated. You guys (and gals) are the best, I've always been able to depend on you for honest, accurate information. Much appreciated.
#45
02-24-2008, 11:06 PM
txdrvr Wrote:
1. I am a truck driver and not a scholar.....if it bothered you then good. Makes me happy to do so. 2. There are many crappy OTR's and there are many that make more than any local and Union driver. In fact most of the crappy big truck drivers out here on the road are union outfits. I know that my paycheck is usually always larger than my friends that drive local dumpers and drive for union outfits. 3. No I make my opinion on what I see daily and from driving coast to coast all over this country. The opinion is from many years and about every part of this country and cities. My opion stands and dumpers are usually crappy ass drivers. Don't like my opinion then tough and keep reading others and maybe you will find one you like and agree with. Hey Tex don't worry about it you have an excuse for your ingnorance, it comes from smelling horse sh*t all day in the great state of Texas George Bush suffers from the same problem so your in good company.... Timberwolf
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#46
02-25-2008, 01:37 AM
OK! THAT'S ENOUGH!!!
The personal insults, name calling and and such ends NOW. If it don't....be prepared. :wink:
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#47
02-25-2008, 02:10 AM
Re: update and thanks
Originally Posted by mighty3
It's Sunday morning and at this point we don't know if my husband has a job. The road was wet and he was carrying 40,000 pounds. He did try to stop when his wheel hit the dirt, but road was slanted and he felt himself going over. He just got off his 10 hour break and was well rested. He was adjusting his trip miles. Looked down for one second (who hasn't done that?) and drifted. We live in Florida. Does anyone know about driving the citrus trucks? We have a connection and I'm just wondering about his hirability factor. For now, he is going to beg for his job and do whatever it takes to keep it. Any more advice on how to keep it, and who will hire him is greatly appreciated. You guys (and gals) are the best, I've always been able to depend on you for honest, accurate information. Much appreciated.
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#48
02-25-2008, 05:00 AM
Originally Posted by BigDiesel
Mickey D's is always hiring... no place in this industry for inattentive drivers....
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#49
02-25-2008, 05:11 AM
Originally Posted by Ridge Runner
OK! THAT'S ENOUGH!!!
The personal insults, name calling and and such ends NOW. If it don't....be prepared. :wink:
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#50
02-25-2008, 05:49 AM
Originally Posted by Karnajj
Originally Posted by BigDiesel
Mickey D's is always hiring... no place in this industry for inattentive drivers....
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