Things about Respect out here...

[OntarioVanMan]

The other day I pulled into this Walmart and they had the usual roving security car we used to seeing these days...for some reason I dunno...I pulled up along side him and introduced myself...and asked if parking for a few days maybe would be fine....No problem he said...just stay away from the front of the store....which is the usual action. AND then he said THANK YOU for asking...with a big grin...for a moment I was lost...and replied no problem just making sure it was truck friendly lot.....
I tell ya that guy was a glowing...I had shown some respect for what that fellow was doing and his job....respect earned/respect given...
We grumble out here about our carriers/customers not showing us some respect due/As a matter of fact some have indicated here that some expect heck almost demand Walmart and other big box retailers give us a parking spot.. Walmart does NOT owe us an extended parking spot.

I am a betting next time a truck with a Load1 logo comes in, that guy will remember at least for a short time, how respectful a company it is and their drivers.

 

[ntimevan]

Hmmmm. ...sharpening up that stick for you, Ovm. .....

 

[OntarioVanMan]

there is a load out there in cyber space with my name on it...lol

 

[Slo-Ride]

there is a load out there in cyber space with my name on it...lol

Police up the parking lot before ya leave.

 

[OntarioVanMan]

Police up the parking lot before ya leave.

funny you say that...security guy is taking the odd loop around me as if watching my back...I have my generator out....amazing what a simple "good morning" and show of respect can do...

 

[ntimevan]

funny you say that...security guy is taking the odd loop around me as if watching my back...I have my generator out....amazing what a simple "good morning" and show of respect can do...

Or he could be running your license plates. ........

 

[purgoose10]

Did you have your (Plad) shorts and shirt on???

 

[Slo-Ride]

funny you say that...security guy is taking the odd loop around me as if watching my back...I have my generator out....amazing what a simple "good morning" and show of respect can do...

Or: Scoping you out looking for a career change and looking to see how the experts do it.

 

[zorry]

Or: Scoping you out looking for a career change and looking to see how the experts do it.

Looking to get into a lower tax bracket ?

 

[cubansammich]

The other day I pulled into this Walmart and they had the usual roving security car we used to seeing these days...for some reason I dunno...I pulled up along side him and introduced myself...and asked if parking for a few days maybe would be fine....No problem he said...

A few days?? A Load 1 O/O has to wait few days?? I am detecting a chink in the Armour!

 

[OntarioVanMan]

A few days?? A Load 1 O/O has to wait few days?? I am detecting a chink in the Armour!

Not in the least....no where will you see posted that we run all the time....waiting is something we do quite a bit of in times like this....Now them Bolt guys seem to be running...wonder what the diff is?...

 

[ntimevan]

Not in the least....no where will you see posted that we run all the time....waiting is something we do quite a bit of in times like this....Now them Bolt guys seem to be running...wonder what the diff is?...

I feel the stick ......almost 45 hours sitting here. ..but I am relocating. .....just not to Al.......lol

 

[Slo-Ride]

almost 45 hours sitting here. ..but I am relocating. .....just not to Al.......lol

Just sit tight..Dispatch knows right where you are,,Its early in the day yet..Sit tight.

 

[ntimevan]

Was no. 2 in McAllem, no.1 in Laredo. ....plus office is A C. ......

 

[blizzard2014]

We already know what Ovm's second career is going to be. Ovm wants to trade in his driving gloves for a security badge and a mag flashlight. Ovm the defender of Wal-Mart.

 

[Ragman]

The other day I pulled into this Walmart and they had the usual roving security car we used to seeing these days...for some reason I dunno...I pulled up along side him and introduced myself...and asked if parking for a few days maybe would be fine....No problem he said...just stay away from the front of the store....which is the usual action. AND then he said THANK YOU for asking...with a big grin...for a moment I was lost...and replied no problem just making sure it was truck friendly lot.....
I tell ya that guy was a glowing...I had shown some respect for what that fellow was doing and his job....respect earned/respect given...
We grumble out here about our carriers/customers not showing us some respect due/As a matter of fact some have indicated here that some expect heck almost demand Walmart and other big box retailers give us a parking spot.. Walmart does NOT owe us an extended parking spot.

I am a betting next time a truck with a Load1 logo comes in, that guy will remember at least for a short time, how respectful a company it is and their drivers.

Patting yourself on the back, are we?

 

[OntarioVanMan]

I am just saying showing some decency and courtesy towards one another can make all the difference in the world we live in...we already have the misery (read Soapbox)...make a fellow working American smile!

 

[layoutshooter]

I am just saying showing some decency and courtesy towards one another can make all the difference in the world we live in...we already have the misery (read Soapbox)...make a fellow working American smile!

"Kumbaya my lord, Kumbaya................"

 

[guido4475]

A few days?? A Load 1 O/O has to wait few days?? I am detecting a chink in the Armour!

I would rather sit and watch the cheap freight runners come and go, knowing full well over time, while waiting patiently, a well paying load will come my way...and it usually does. And when it does, I go down the road feeling great knowing I am getting paid what I am worth, with no regrets.Work smarter, not harder! But so many will reply with the standard "Well, at least I'm moving!!" And that's when I walk away shaking my head....

 

[guido4475]

I am just saying showing some decency and courtesy towards one another can make all the difference in the world we live in...we already have the misery (read Soapbox)...make a fellow working American smile!

I must say that I do agree with my cold-weathered friend here....Back in 95, I was waiting for a load in West Memphis at the Wal-Mart, back when the truck parking was on the west side of the building.In the mood for a steak dinner, cooked my way, I asked the security guard dude in the golf cart with the yellow flashy thing on the roof if it was okay if I stayed the night, and cooked some steaks on the grill.He said yes.Anyway, I cooked enough for the both of us, without him knowing, and when he came back around, had it all set up for him on a plate, etc...needless to say, he parked in front of my truck the rest of the night...The same with the Lake Township cops in Perrysburg..It's just a nice thing to do, that can go a long way someday.