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Truck driver b.s.

Discussion in 'Jobs & Careers' started by TacoHank1998, Oct 2, 2019.

  1. Apr 21, 2023 at 2:49 PM
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    4Stents

    4Stents Roost or be Roosted

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    Frame recall done
    Piece of cake , doc said full duty's I said I'm done , got a job as a yard dog , now I'm out and have been , so I'm a has been , like my friend at Yamaha corporate always said the older I get the faster I WAS.
     
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  2. Apr 21, 2023 at 2:53 PM
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    Tiedie

    Tiedie Well-Known Member

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    Katzkin, Dobinsons full suspension. Redlinegoods console cover and door panel arm rests, Double USB charger in dash installed, Ballistic Jesters 16x8. BlackVue DR 590 Dash Cam
    I got 1 15 years ago still going local P&D.
    Congrats on retirement:mudding:time.
     
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  3. Apr 22, 2023 at 1:21 AM
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    woodtickgreg

    woodtickgreg Well-Known Member

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    Saturday morning, having my coffee and waking up........I left my truck in the dock last night, they where supposed to have landed it, we'll see.
     
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  4. Apr 22, 2023 at 6:18 AM
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    woodtickgreg

    woodtickgreg Well-Known Member

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    Morning critter, at work, get errr done!
     
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  5. Apr 22, 2023 at 2:15 PM
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    Jensonbt

    Jensonbt Well-Known Member

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    Just enough to look kinda cool.
    Did you get lucky?
     
  6. Apr 22, 2023 at 2:21 PM
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    woodtickgreg

    woodtickgreg Well-Known Member

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    Yeah it was loaded. 5.25 hours for Saturday, I think 60 for the week.
     
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  7. Apr 23, 2023 at 7:45 AM
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    woodtickgreg

    woodtickgreg Well-Known Member

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    Mow the lawn for the first time day, lol. If I don't get it cut today I'll need goats soon.
    BBQ steak day!
     
  8. Apr 23, 2023 at 8:23 AM
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    anthony250f

    anthony250f Well-Known Member

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    When dispatch wants you to pickup a full 53 and drop your pup but you have freight in it LOL
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  9. Apr 23, 2023 at 9:09 AM
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    woodtickgreg

    woodtickgreg Well-Known Member

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    That's when I say fuk that!
     
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  10. Apr 23, 2023 at 9:15 AM
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    Tiedie

    Tiedie Well-Known Member

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    Can you say Dispatcher Brains? o_Oo_Oo_O:annoyed::annoyed:. :jpow: in dispatch!
     
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  11. Apr 23, 2023 at 7:15 PM
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    Jonas

    Jonas Boogerrrrrr!

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    New week. I work with morons. Not a complaint, just an observation.
     
  12. Apr 24, 2023 at 4:32 AM
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    woodtickgreg

    woodtickgreg Well-Known Member

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    Monday.....had to go in an hour early because another driver is off. I hate Mondays, lol.
    Be safe drivers.
     
  13. Apr 24, 2023 at 4:34 PM
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    Tiedie Well-Known Member

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    Katzkin, Dobinsons full suspension. Redlinegoods console cover and door panel arm rests, Double USB charger in dash installed, Ballistic Jesters 16x8. BlackVue DR 590 Dash Cam
    Well got retired by my employer today, time to start healing after surgery.
     
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  14. Apr 25, 2023 at 8:11 AM
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    Bivouac

    Bivouac Well-Known Member

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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    If I need to look i use a map much faster then anything else for me.

    Gotta watch those low bridges on the low end GPS.
     
  15. Apr 25, 2023 at 8:14 AM
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    Bivouac

    Bivouac Well-Known Member

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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    My old tried brain forgets was it you that bought the different camera set up ?

    How is it working? If it was not you who bought them might see.
     
  16. Apr 25, 2023 at 8:19 AM
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    Bivouac

    Bivouac Well-Known Member

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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    So many of the newer techs Have no clue just how to adjust the clutch brake .

    in fact many give you the thousand yard blank stare when you mention things

    Your not dealing with a small vehicle transmission
     
  17. Apr 25, 2023 at 8:22 AM
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    Bivouac

    Bivouac Well-Known Member

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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    I feel your pain .

    I still after years with Auto Dark Hoods nod my head.

    Still reach for the striker to light the plasma torch.
     
  18. Apr 25, 2023 at 8:24 AM
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    Bivouac

    Bivouac Well-Known Member

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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    I need this You have A good place ?

    I am kinda due but without wheels till Wednesday unless I try to finish later.

    Those massage chairs feel really great.
     
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  19. Apr 25, 2023 at 8:31 AM
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    Bivouac

    Bivouac Well-Known Member

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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    Given enough time it soon becomes muscle memory and only rises to the surface when something is off.

    At least with me .

    Just like pretrip and post trip minor things stand out like a waving red flag .
     
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  20. Apr 25, 2023 at 8:35 AM
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    Bivouac

    Bivouac Well-Known Member

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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    Why i loved my Flat bed and Drop decks not ever one finger print load.

    Nor did i need to worry very much about cargo theft unless the load was parked at home just saying.
     
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