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Originally Posted by headborg
Well, I'm sorry to report....I'm starting to question these numbers.
I drive for Shaffer-- and wanted to get one of these print out reports like you
produced in post#1.
Was told Crete/Shaffer doesn't provide any such report/table---showed this web site to the Crete fleet manager/terminal manager in Cheyenne, Wy and asked if they'd ever seen such a "report" they said no.
They were also very suprised to see the "grand total" of 139,000 miles---and
suggested I look at the miles that "Driver of the Year" last year reported---he's the top mile getter for 2007.
So far, you've reported this year--dead of winter--freight dead, 2700, 3800?, 3900?---- Don't use so much grease on these newbies---Crete's a great place to work-- if they want to come ...they'll come.
Sorry headborg,
First of all, I don't believe a Shaffer driver can come anywhere near these numbers. To many live loads/unloads and middle of the night appointments that will slow you down. That is the main reason I chose to no longer pull a refer. In general, they are a pain in the a**
I forgot to tell you I'm a truck driving god!
It was 139,453 miles, you shorted me.
I also have the lowest idling % and one of the highest MPG in the national fleet for no other reason than I want that distinction.
I strive to be the absolute best wherever I happen to work, whatever that work may be. It's a pride thing.
If you happen to read the last thoughts of the 3rd week post you will see that I have never had two consecutive weeks work out like this before(I have had individual weeks like this though). I also stated that I don't necessarily expect it to continue at this pace(But I will do everything in my power to facilitate the possibility).
Please check out Driver of the Month, Spartanburg terminal for April of 2007. By the way, I believe you can only get driver of the month once a year, so I won't hold it against the company.
I don't think driver of the year has been determined yet, at least they haven't called me. Who knows.
As far as the print out report goes, it's my own spread sheet. A bit anal retentive, perhaps, but I like to track my progress.
The numbers I report are 100% accurate. Do you actually think I would put that kind of effort into a false spreed sheet, and then go on to explain in detail my last three weeks if it where BS. What purpose could that possibly have. I have no reason to lie. I can produce endless support for all claims. I have every BOL, log sheet and detailed records of every stop I've made down to the minute for years in the past.
Those who can do, those who can't, well, they accuse me of lying.
I'll put up any wager you or anyone else wants to challenge me with, especially you because I'm sure you could confirm these numbers through your terminal manager. Just PM me and I'll be happy to send you my Driver Code, name, and truck number. I have never posted that information on this board and won't do it here because I don't want to be accused of digging for referrals. If someone wants to give me one, they can ask me and I'd be happy to oblige(I hope at lease one persons gets that), but if it makes you feel better that has happened once since I started with Crete.
I do this simply because I'm board and this job definitely lacks social interaction and message boards seem to be as close as I can come to normal communication. Shipping dock personnel don't count, and in all honesty, truckstop conversations can be a bit challenging at times. It's seems truckdrivers have a well deserved reputation. Not pointing fingers at anyone on the boards, I referring more to the individuals that don't have a firm grasp on the whole internet thing that seem to populate these fine establishments.
As far as the "They will come comment". I have no doubt that they will, many will do so because of the comments that I and others have posted about Crete. As a matter of fact, if anyone from Crete actually reads these threads, I would expect them to track me down, say thanks and hand over a big check. But that hasn't happened.
It would obviously be more self serving to keep my mouth shut about Crete. After all, fewer drivers mean more loads for me. But that's just not the way that I think.
With that said, let me know how much money you want to lose and make that bet. I accept Paypal.
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