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They kind of a pain in the ass to put on with steel toed bootsHey! I like the ice cleats! They save my but(literally) many times! And I always check the fifth wheel. Always.
They kind of a pain in the ass to put on with steel toed bootsHey! I like the ice cleats! They save my but(literally) many times! And I always check the fifth wheel. Always.
When I was in the city I carried a map book of the area. You always have those dead spots. I would like to see these guys do it without there phones. When I started in LTL we had two-way radios in the trucks. It was nice if you need help on a stop.Smart phones are awesome. Remember paper maps and knocking on doors. Google maps shows you where to go 98% of the time. And if you can't find it. Type the business into a web browser of choice and the company website will show you where they are and have phone numbers if you want to call them. I can't ( won't ) do this job without a smart phone.
We have a LH driver that would wear them when he would have to drive one of those old sterling's up for serviceSome guys wear the ones with tubes in them so that they can still hear conversation.
I’ve got a size 12 and wear steel toes as well. They take a minute to get on in the truck, but hey, I’m on the clock! Safety first driver! I’ve taken a few bad falls on ice in the yard over the years. But to each their own.They kind of a pain in the ass to put on with steel toed boots
You can save Google maps(offline) on your phone for areas with out service. I don't carry a paper map anymore! If I have a stop I don't know I almost always go with the "ask an old guy" strategy. But not needing a csr to hunt down an contact is the best part of having a smartphone.When I was in the city I carried a map book of the area. You always have those dead spots. I would like to see these guys do it without there phones. When I started in LTL we had two-way radios in the trucks. It was nice if you need help on a stop.
We have those things and more at our terminal. Why wouldn’t they have them at HQ?Do you think they have paper towels and toilet paper at the office in Greenwich Conn. ?
Had 6 cases of paper towels at my barn as of last night also well stocked in Lysol wipes, window cleaner and everything need for a cup of coffee and hot chocolateWe have those things and more at our terminal. Why wouldn’t they have them at HQ?
I’ve got a size 12 and wear steel toes as well. They take a minute to get on in the truck, but hey, I’m on the clock! Safety first driver! I’ve taken a few bad falls on ice in the yard over the years. But to each their own.
What happened to the new dolly rollout? Are they still coming?
You can save Google maps(offline) on your phone for areas with out service. I don't carry a paper map anymore! ...not needing a csr to hunt down an contact is the best part of having a smartphone.
Tech is great until it stops. Look at what happens when the handhelds go down or better yet the power goes out at your barn. You would think as much as we use the tech every barn would have a stand by generator ready to go.Smartphones are the best tool we have in the city. I don't miss those giant map books at all. Check addresses, get phone and suite numbers, check traffic, see where the dock is, what driveway to use, if you're near civilization you can even see what the building looks like with street view. Amazing stuff.
XCA has a HUGE generatorTech is great until it stops. Look at what happens when the handhelds go down or better yet the power goes out at your barn. You would think as much as we use the tech every barn would have a stand by generator ready to go.
Have you ever had to deliver to the customer you can't find on Google Maps? When you finally find them they say something like " I know , right? It says our business is miles away. We know about it , sorry we didn't tell you on the phone"Smartphones are the best tool we have in the city. I don't miss those giant map books at all. Check addresses, get phone and suite numbers, check traffic, see where the dock is, what driveway to use, if you're near civilization you can even see what the building looks like with street view. Amazing stuff.
Buy the ear plugs from a shooting supply store or academy. They have a diaphragm in them that allows u to hear a whisper, but blocks out noise above a certain decibel range. I have three sets and work great!!!
Buy the ear plugs from a shooting supply store or academy. They have a diaphragm in them that allows u to hear a whisper, but blocks out noise above a certain decibel range. I have three sets and work great!!!
On the plus side not too many Canadians...I left that page 30 seconds after joining. What a gong show that page is.
I wonder... Is the accident rate lower and is it cheaper to insure tractors with the active cruise control/lane departure warning systems?