Maverick
Seasoned Expediter
Small celebration going on here tonight at the old homestead. Just completed 6 months experience in a straight truck, and it was not without many challenges. However, the trials did not come due to trucking, per say....it was the teaming aspect as noted in other posts. Ya, I whined a bit.
Recognized right away this forum is not for whiners, it's for those who get up and doing. Most members are very positive and happy to assist in specific questions toward all aspects; be it ST, Sprinter Van, or TT. It''s an excellent place to be, and being a newbie myself? All the better.
Maturity means you deal with the grouchy or obstinate shipper, the dispatcher who could care less today, the O/O who does not understand your current plight, the break down which came at the absolute worst time, and all manner of things unknown. Just tell yourself your going to make it, no matter what.
As for teaming? I'll never allow an O/O or trucking company to choose my partner again. The point being, the above aspect of trucking is simply not that tough and only represented around 25% of the headache. That leaves 75% frustration (I'm real good at math) dealing with another person not of your choice. THAT is tough.
New position has this person in a Sprinter Van. Whole new ballgame and I'll be leaning on persons here for the new venture. Got to run solo for one week in the ST and really enjoyed it. The freedom, the sights, sounds, and scenery are well worth the small headaches of the aforementioned.
Guess I looked up to the people here because they did they're time and are now happy for the most part. Personally, I look forward to the new venture knowing I did my time and made it. So, from one slightly advanced newbie to the real deal, do what it takes, and if you team drive for your wings? Know there are those who've gone before and if anyone doubts you can make it. Tell em what I do:
"It might have been a problem...for a lesser man"
Thanks to all.
Recognized right away this forum is not for whiners, it's for those who get up and doing. Most members are very positive and happy to assist in specific questions toward all aspects; be it ST, Sprinter Van, or TT. It''s an excellent place to be, and being a newbie myself? All the better.
Maturity means you deal with the grouchy or obstinate shipper, the dispatcher who could care less today, the O/O who does not understand your current plight, the break down which came at the absolute worst time, and all manner of things unknown. Just tell yourself your going to make it, no matter what.
As for teaming? I'll never allow an O/O or trucking company to choose my partner again. The point being, the above aspect of trucking is simply not that tough and only represented around 25% of the headache. That leaves 75% frustration (I'm real good at math) dealing with another person not of your choice. THAT is tough.
New position has this person in a Sprinter Van. Whole new ballgame and I'll be leaning on persons here for the new venture. Got to run solo for one week in the ST and really enjoyed it. The freedom, the sights, sounds, and scenery are well worth the small headaches of the aforementioned.
Guess I looked up to the people here because they did they're time and are now happy for the most part. Personally, I look forward to the new venture knowing I did my time and made it. So, from one slightly advanced newbie to the real deal, do what it takes, and if you team drive for your wings? Know there are those who've gone before and if anyone doubts you can make it. Tell em what I do:
"It might have been a problem...for a lesser man"
Thanks to all.
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