I was released . . had nothing to do with my driving or performance, it was something I did . . I made a spare key without asking . . there is more into that . . the driver manager I had really did not like the idea of that, everyone else was like, ok, no problem, give us the key, but it was lost, I could not find it, it was not where I placed it. Since I could not produce the key, I was let go, I had planed on leaving any ways, but 3 months later.
what it was really about was me and the manager did not see eye to eye, he was allowing drivers in his fleet to speed and I would not. I could not be released for doing things right. Specially since my log book and what was on the computer matched
I heard he no longer works there, seemed most of the drivers there that had my phone number, called me to let me know that
I really didn't care if he did or not. Ironically, I was there asking the senior managers to give this guy a break, he is new , they were not too happy with him. . my manager may not have liked me . . But unknown to him, I was one of the good guys helping him. I know a lot of drivers did not care for this person either. a lot complained . . I was trying to give this guy a break, and what happens . . I am gone.
Like I said there is more into it then just that, but it still is about me and the driver Manager I had at the end.
I am sure every company has a bad apple like that, and I wouldn't want you tho think all the driver managers there were like that, quite the opposite . this dude would not let me get the truck washed, I would call one of the other managers to get a PO Number to get the truck washed.
About the only real bad thing I could say about Sherman Bro's . . they really do not have any Facility's for their drivers if they have to have their truck worked on . . Oh sure they own the RV park next to them, and have some beds above the office at the RV park .. but you'll be more comfortable staying in your sleeper.
They have a driver lounge . . which consist of a couch, a couple vending machines, microwave, a tv that someone stoled the remote from, so you have to get up to change the channel, and 2 showers.
I never had any problems getting loads , I was always getting loaded as soon as I dropped a load, I know some drivers had to wait sometimes, but that could've been their performance reflecting that. That kinda bummed me out, kuz I wanted the later loads . .
Yeah Oregon is great, but their state tax kills ya . . I moved from Washington down to Oregon, forgot that they have a state tax. Also I was used to a better health care that Washington has, in comparison, it was like "what health care". I am thinking maybe move back to Washington, but this time I'll stay at the south end of the state.
I moved to Southern Oregon because I wanted to be closer to family and long lost friends.
I have only driven for Sherman Bro's, . . . that was where I got started after I got my CDL . . so I can only say what I have experienced with Sherman Bro's . I can not compare, but from what I have heard from others , Sherman has one of the best Home time I have heard, and experienced.
I think a lot tho depends where you live, so the same could be for other companies.
WOW . . I think I went on longer then I needed too . . lol I better go
If you need a number for them, let me know
Sherman Brothers Heavy Trucking
