Dick Dastardly
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All this coming from the guy that claims the majority of residential deliveries can be made with a 48.
Only if you google map it first.
All this coming from the guy that claims the majority of residential deliveries can be made with a 48.
I never said "most." I said many. And only the ones that have been looked at on the satellite view verifying wide enough streets and a place to turn around. Also you can zoom in to see if there are overhead lines by the presence of power poles. I have had plenty of residentials pulled to go on a pup. Until we get the straight trucks we need to use all of the tools at our disposal.All this coming from the guy that claims the majority of residential deliveries can be made with a 48.
This from man with no honor. Remember the bet?Only if you google map it first.
This from man with no honor. Remember the bet?
I never said "most." I said many. And only the ones that have been looked at on the satellite view verifying wide enough streets and a place to turn around. Also you can zoom in to see if there are overhead lines by the presence of power poles. I have had plenty of residentials pulled to go on a pup. Until we get the straight trucks we need to use all of the tools at our disposal.
Supposed to have a preshift today to share new info on straight truck use at our center, along with presentation of the newly arrived truck. Singular, as in one, to go along with the current one, of the battleship variety. Will share what we learn at the meeting...
Meanwhile, I was expecting one of the new Pete cabovers, But NO... Guess we'll get by with this rental.
Oh Boy!
Supposed to have a preshift today to share new info on straight truck use at our center, along with presentation of the newly arrived truck. Singular, as in one, to go along with the current one, of the battleship variety. Will share what we learn at the meeting...
Meanwhile, I was expecting one of the new Pete cabovers, But NO... Guess we'll get by with this rental.
Oh Boy!
ohhh but they want that cheap ass TV set that they bought online don't they!Had a few "runs" in one. I love it. Last run I had two DRs that said "T/T OK". Ya, . Couldn't get a Radio Flyer into either location but the Penske did just fine. Customers are happy not seeing a 48ft van coming down their street and pissing off the neighbors and drivers are happy to get the residential off their deliveries.
Not everything can be crates full of bolts for Home Depot and boxes of balloons for the dollar store. Cindy Lou needs her exercise bike to hang clothes on.ohhh but they want that cheap ass TV set that they bought online don't they!
Yes, we had the preshift on the new "residential" straight truck route. Singular, for now. Rental unit, until Peterbilt catches up with demand.
Fun facts: (as we were told)
Strictly residential deliveries & pickups.
Will be bid route(s)
Projected hours: 11-7:30
Not currently offering "white glove" type service here, at this time. But soon, yes, and will often be a 2 man job. Room of choice, 1 floor up or down.
Class B Drivers? Yes, at some point in the future. Yes, a lower pay grade, to be determined.
Stepping stone potential for Driver apprentices. Class B, 2 years, then move up to A.
Specialized Equipment: Fold down aluminum hand truck, narrow spec pallet jack, and tool kit, all assigned to the unit.
Rental unit has no ELD. Paper logs unless Corp. can be persuaded to exempt.
Last fun facts: We have volunteers for this route. Seniority will prevail. Also, seniority will NOT allow for Class A drivers to bump future class B drivers.
Do these new ones you speak of look anything like this one?
I'd be curious to know who with a Class B would want to hustle residential deliveries at a lower payscale than Class A doing exactly the same job? Especially since you will probably still need all the endorsements expected of the Class A drivers.Yes, we had the preshift on the new "residential" straight truck route. Singular, for now. Rental unit, until Peterbilt catches up with demand.
Fun facts: (as we were told)
Strictly residential deliveries & pickups.
Will be bid route(s)
Projected hours: 11-7:30
Not currently offering "white glove" type service here, at this time. But soon, yes, and will often be a 2 man job. Room of choice, 1 floor up or down.
Class B Drivers? Yes, at some point in the future. Yes, a lower pay grade, to be determined.
Stepping stone potential for Driver apprentices. Class B, 2 years, then move up to A.
Specialized Equipment: Fold down aluminum hand truck, narrow spec pallet jack, and tool kit, all assigned to the unit.
Rental unit has no ELD. Paper logs unless Corp. can be persuaded to exempt.
Last fun facts: We have volunteers for this route. Seniority will prevail. Also, seniority will NOT allow for Class A drivers to bump future class B drivers.
I'd be curious to know who with a Class B would want to hustle residential deliveries at a lower payscale than Class A doing exactly the same job? Especially since you will probably still need all the endorsements expected of the Class A drivers.
I'm sure they will attempt it, but it won't work.
I'd be curious to know who with a Class B would want to hustle residential deliveries at a lower payscale than Class A doing exactly the same job? Especially since you will probably still need all the endorsements expected of the Class A drivers.
I'm sure they will attempt it, but it won't work.