Not fit for the Reefer business
The first HnR truck that delivered in southcentral L.A. got into the dock quickly but sat for 7 hours at the next stop waiting to be called to the dock to be loaded, so although a little bit better, their day didnt go that great either. Oh and did I mention that they sat for 12 hours extra in High River waiting for a trailer that wasn't actually loaded when they got there and really wasn't ready until 10:30 p.m. the night before they were supposed to leave. ( Last Sunday) What did they get for that, nada, zip, zero, pfftt. What did we get outta this well my trainer actually gets some $$ for each extra stop that we had to make but as a trainee I get zip except one less night in my own bed in Lethbridge. I have reached a decision today, I like driving, I don't mind the long hours behind the wheel, my trainer and one other driver/trainer who evaluated me figure I'm just about ready to go. My problem? I do what is expected of me and expect the same from others, this doesnt happen in this biz. Because there is no downside to making a hauler wait there is no incentive to get you to the dock and loaded/unloaded if the rcvr/shipper takes a dislike to you the h*ll probably will freeze over before u get unloaded. I have decided to resign.

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