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DougTravels

Not a Member
Expressway is small, the dispatchers work 12 hour shifts and can't leave for a break. I didn't expect or receive any preferences. They usually don't have multiple trucks in areas waiting anyways, when I gave them the snacks it wasn't meant as a bribe just a thanks for their dedication. I could see a problem with a big outfit though.
 

chefdennis

Veteran Expediter
As a Chef, i love cooking, but i hate baking, it is too percise, and i am a "pinch and a the palm of your hand kind of measurer!

but I do make a Very Good 5lb Cheesecake. I dropped off a Orange Liquior Cheesecake topped with Macerated Cherries that were then covered in Orange Chocolate with a Pecan cookie crust to the office staff today. They appreciated it and it won't get me any loads at all, well not until I am back ins ervice if even then.....been out of service goin on 2 weeks and won;t get back till maybe monady or tues....
 
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Yesteryear

Expert Expediter
i am not speaking to my dispatcher. my dispatcher been giving me alot of attitude lately.


But transporter have you asked yourself "Hmmm, how much attitude have I been giving my dispatcher lately?". You might be surprised if you answer honestly.
You know, I cannot believe how many drivers we talk to on the road who will tell us how they 'yell' or 'cuss out' their dispatchers and then in the same breath say how bad and rude their dispatchers are. I will say "yes' there are some rude dispatchers, but ever stop to ask yourself maybe they may just be having a bad day or issues in their own personal life? It happens.
When someone is stressed or something bad is happening in their life (a sick child or parent, maybe a divorce, or a death in the family, ect) they may unconsciously snap at or be rude to someone without meaning to. That doesn't mean their a bad person. I think at one time or another it happens to all of us. Let's all be kind to one another.

When dispatch calls I always try to be pleasant. If they are sending us a reasonable load I thank them and tell them how much we appreciate the offer. If it is a load that is not in our best interest I try apologize to them and explain how sorry I am I have to refuse the load. I will admit sometimes I do get hung-up on if I have to turn a load down but you can't blame the dispatcher I think most of the time she/he doesn't realize they have just 'been rude', it is more they are already off to the next truck trying to get that load covered. Remember that is their job. :D
 

CharlesD

Expert Expediter
With the small companies, tokens of appreciation to the owner are always well received, especially if the owner is also the dispatcher. Some suggestions are:

1. gift cards to nice restaurants, especially seafood places, with steakhouses a close second

2. An all expenses paid getaway for two for the owner and spouse. Beachfront locations or tropical islands preferred.

3. A shopping spree at Nieman Marcus.

4. Brand new his and her luxury automobiles for the owner and spouse.

5. Season tickets to the owner's favorite baseball team.

6. A time share in the Bahamas

7. A discreet off shore account in the Cayman Islands.

8. Property out west with unobstructed mountain views.

9. A day at the spa for owner's spouse and 18 holes of golf for owner while spouse is in the spa.

10. And the absolute best gift you can get for the owner of your company is......pick up and deliver your freight on time and be clean, courteous, and professional while doing so. This gift will be most appreciated.
 

Yesteryear

Expert Expediter
With the small companies, tokens of appreciation to the owner are always well received, especially if the owner is also the dispatcher. Some suggestions are:

1. gift cards to nice restaurants, especially seafood places, with steakhouses a close second

2. An all expenses paid getaway for two for the owner and spouse. Beachfront locations or tropical islands preferred.

3. A shopping spree at Nieman Marcus.

4. Brand new his and her luxury automobiles for the owner and spouse.

5. Season tickets to the owner's favorite baseball team.

6. A time share in the Bahamas

7. A discreet off shore account in the Cayman Islands.

8. Property out west with unobstructed mountain views.

9. A day at the spa for owner's spouse and 18 holes of golf for owner while spouse is in the spa.

10. And the absolute best gift you can get for the owner of your company is......pick up and deliver your freight on time and be clean, courteous, and professional while doing so. This gift will be most appreciated.

ROLF Hmmmm! Well, geez! See I been gifting my truck owner this whole time! Yep I giv'em #10. It's the best out of the bunch! (and I'm cheap) :D
 

AnneM

Recruiter
Recruiter
And let me just say....Chef...that cheesecake was AMAZING!!!! Thank you VERY much!
 

chefdennis

Veteran Expediter
Thank you Anne, but the pleasure was all mine! For me cooking is all about putting a smile on someones face when they taste my food...I am glad you all enjoyed the Cake.......:D
 
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OntarioVanMan

Retired Expediter
Owner/Operator
Panther has a policy against giving any kind of a gift to a dispatcher. Reason being if you gave them any type of gift and happen to be running better than the next guy the other guy will say its because you bribed them. I have in the past emailed the CEO to tell them about a dispatcher that helped me out. Then it's uo to him to say something to the dispatcher or not. And knowing full well that i am a pain in the rear at times i thank the person on the phone but thats it.

So do most carriers...as does E-1...thats why it's an "office gift" addressed to the whole as opposed to a specific person..
 

OntarioVanMan

Retired Expediter
Owner/Operator
Thank you Amme, but the pleasure was all mine! For me cooking is all about putting a smile on someones face when they taste my food...I am glad you all enjoyed the Cake.......:D

When are you going to stopped doggin it and get back to work?
And that "Crocodile Dundee" hat? :D
 

chefdennis

Veteran Expediter
Hey, the hat is dust covered, I left it in the ruck while it was at the body shop, BUT!! I picked up BOTH the van and the HAT last night, put it all back together, I am heading to the market in a bit and do the grocery shopping for 2 weeks and goin back in service my noon....I'll stick in Toledo and see if i get out by Monday, If not, I have to stop into Bolt so they can swap out my old QC for the NEW and Improved version then I might head for chicago and see what comes from there monday afternoon

Me and My Hat!!! :D
 

OntarioVanMan

Retired Expediter
Owner/Operator
Some long time members are defined by certain qualities..for me my off the wall, tell it like it is and sometimes off colour commentary...
For you IF you make 5 years...It'll be, cut and paste, Cheesecake and that HAT!!:D
 

Wingnut

Seasoned Expediter
Cheesecake? Waaaaaaaaay to many times cheesecake has been mentioned. Now you have me craving some. I think that you ought to make one and let us sample it. I LOVE cheesecake...especially with a chocolate crust and strawberries on top! :)
 

gotta go

Veteran Expediter
Cheesecake? Waaaaaaaaay to many times cheesecake has been mentioned. Now you have me craving some. I think that you ought to make one and let us sample it. I LOVE cheesecake...especially with a chocolate crust and strawberries on top! :)
How about laced with amaretto and a layer of peaches on the bottom? mmmm
 

chefdennis

Veteran Expediter
The base for all of my cheesecakes start the same and then they get "flavored
' from there. I do a amaretto cake with a "turtle" (sorry Turtle:D) topping, as in Carmel, fresh Pecans and drizzled with Chocolate. As far as adding fruit to the buttom next the crust, my chrust is a cook type, and I have half cook it before I add the the beat creamchesse, so adding fruit while not a big issue, i'd have to cook it a bit longer because if the moisture it would add next to the crust...I have added fruit to the cheese mixture, but not at the buttom...have to try it..


As to making and sampling, I wouldn't be adverse to tryin to get the kitchen manager at a T/S to let me spend some time in hs kitchen............a 10x3 springform pan doesn't weight much or take up GVW and room in the van, I'll toss it in the Van just in case!! :D

As for bein "defined" if I make it 5 yrs, lol, I am thinkin a few others already have their opinions formed and it ain't the hat or cheesecake they will think about!! Maybe the Cut and Paste....but im pretty sure they have a few other "choice" definitions!!! LOL!!! :D But its alll good!!!
 

OntarioVanMan

Retired Expediter
Owner/Operator
The base for all of my cheesecakes start the same and then they get "flavored
' from there. I do a amaretto cake with a "turtle" (sorry Turtle:D) topping, as in Carmel, fresh Pecans and drizzled with Chocolate. As far as adding fruit to the buttom next the crust, my chrust is a cook type, and I have half cook it before I add the the beat creamchesse, so adding fruit while not a big issue, i'd have to cook it a bit longer because if the moisture it would add next to the crust...I have added fruit to the cheese mixture, but not at the buttom...have to try it..


As to making and sampling, I wouldn't be adverse to tryin to get the kitchen manager at a T/S to let me spend some time in hs kitchen............a 10x3 springform pan doesn't weight much or take up GVW and room in the van, I'll toss it in the Van just in case!! :D

As for bein "defined" if I make it 5 yrs, lol, I am thinkin a few others already have their opinions formed and it ain't the hat or cheesecake they will think about!! Maybe the Cut and Paste....but im pretty sure they have a few other "choice" definitions!!! LOL!!! :D But its alll good!!!

When someone drives up and says "Hey you OntarioVanMan"..i am a little reluctant to say...*LOL* Did he offend you? hehe...but it usually turns out ok....haven't had a punch out yet! Notice I said "Yet"
 

chefdennis

Veteran Expediter
LOL, i did notice the use if the word "YET" !! Since i go t the Van back from the Body shop, it doesn't have the B441 on the rt ft fender, i told them to leave it off. So at this point I am 50% covered!! :D

LOL, i did have a guy park next to me at the J in KC a few months ago, i asked if i was chef denny from EO, he "hangs" out here but doesn't post, and he remembered the B441, then you and Juju seen me and my "HAT" at the J in Perrysburg........Hmmmm, maybe i need to pull those #'s off the other fender before i do get punched...........:eek:
 
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