WHAT I LEARNED

[truckermanitoba]

I have learned that things do get easier with time on the job.I have more than a few times wanted to quit and move componys. each time i have worked out my problem at the time and stayed. when i started my performance was poor but with time i have improved.I am trying to work with the fleet manager instead of against. I found that by keeping track of my miles driven i can budget easier as time off can effect how much i make we get paid every two weeks the cut off is the same every month.When i started i never did this so never had any idea how much i had comming to me.If i do not no one els will.

[truckermanitoba]

the hard part of this job is each of us have to find what works for us.what works for me might not work for the next guy.

[buzzy]

Now, when you learn
1) there isn't a load ANYWHERE worth risking your life over
2) dispatchers dispatch but drivers are the captains of the ship
3) and the labour code says:

You can't refuse a load because of weather, HOWEVER.....after you hook to it and pull it out on to the street, YOU can decide the roads are a safety hazard and then you can park it.


Speed safe, tm. You're learnin'.

[Lonleyboy 515]

The one i have used and it works is "NO JOB HAS PRIORITY OVER SAFETY" & remember you have to be comfortable with everything you do.