jansiemoo
Seasoned Expediter
Dear Guy Who Gave Me A Chance,
I am deeply sorry if you feel I disrespected you on this site or through any other channels. I DO appreciate the chance you gave me as a driver with no experience. I wish I also could have gotten my haz-mat sooner, but I got it done as fast as possible. My state takes 10 weeks to return with a background check, I have have not heard of anyone getting them faster. My intention with your offer to take me on as a driver, was to stay on for at least 365 days, no matter what. I understood that I really had nothing to offer ANY truck owner other than my drive to learn the job and willingness to stick it through whatever tough times may come.
However, due to the condition of the truck at the time I came into it, there were some things which I feel I have every right to complain about, since they affected my safety, the safety of others, and absolutely affected the potential for earnings for all involved. I am not even talking about the a/c, although that should count for something, as it is difficult to sleep in a 95 degree box with a heat rash. Yes, I was a bit curt and maybe a touch offensive the last time I talked with you, as everything had seemingly fallen apart. I went out on the truck and except for 3 days we were in our home area, stayed out for 9 weeks. I feel after listening to stories from other driver's experiences, both good and bad, that yes, you were probably the best owner anyone could ever work for, but I feel strongly that the equipment was the most significant reason for any financial problems that developed. Not from the perspective of a businessman, but from my elementary understanding of 'money in minus money out'.
I had, and still have, the utmost respect for you, as you were a great person to have as an owner and as a mentor. I cannot make a stronger statement about how I wish it had ended differently. As I am sure you know, I am still learning how to make a living out here. No doubt it will be years before I am even close to the understanding that business owners like yourself have of the industry, if ever. But what I do know, I know I did nothing but but best I could with what I had/didn't have: experience, knowledge, everything. I did the very best I could, and do not regret the experience.
As for disrespecting you, I do not feel that discussing my experience with others should be taken as such. Take this post as you may, I am simply expressing my opinion and dismay that this has become an issue that causes pain.
....I would appreciate any comments from ANYONE reading this to be posted. Mods- Although this may seem as a private matter, I would like this to be posted, as the intended party of this post feels I have disrespected him on this site. Thank you.
I am deeply sorry if you feel I disrespected you on this site or through any other channels. I DO appreciate the chance you gave me as a driver with no experience. I wish I also could have gotten my haz-mat sooner, but I got it done as fast as possible. My state takes 10 weeks to return with a background check, I have have not heard of anyone getting them faster. My intention with your offer to take me on as a driver, was to stay on for at least 365 days, no matter what. I understood that I really had nothing to offer ANY truck owner other than my drive to learn the job and willingness to stick it through whatever tough times may come.
However, due to the condition of the truck at the time I came into it, there were some things which I feel I have every right to complain about, since they affected my safety, the safety of others, and absolutely affected the potential for earnings for all involved. I am not even talking about the a/c, although that should count for something, as it is difficult to sleep in a 95 degree box with a heat rash. Yes, I was a bit curt and maybe a touch offensive the last time I talked with you, as everything had seemingly fallen apart. I went out on the truck and except for 3 days we were in our home area, stayed out for 9 weeks. I feel after listening to stories from other driver's experiences, both good and bad, that yes, you were probably the best owner anyone could ever work for, but I feel strongly that the equipment was the most significant reason for any financial problems that developed. Not from the perspective of a businessman, but from my elementary understanding of 'money in minus money out'.
I had, and still have, the utmost respect for you, as you were a great person to have as an owner and as a mentor. I cannot make a stronger statement about how I wish it had ended differently. As I am sure you know, I am still learning how to make a living out here. No doubt it will be years before I am even close to the understanding that business owners like yourself have of the industry, if ever. But what I do know, I know I did nothing but but best I could with what I had/didn't have: experience, knowledge, everything. I did the very best I could, and do not regret the experience.
As for disrespecting you, I do not feel that discussing my experience with others should be taken as such. Take this post as you may, I am simply expressing my opinion and dismay that this has become an issue that causes pain.
....I would appreciate any comments from ANYONE reading this to be posted. Mods- Although this may seem as a private matter, I would like this to be posted, as the intended party of this post feels I have disrespected him on this site. Thank you.
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