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mercedes:
hahaha
did i tell you about those tags huh?
those were great!
too bad for banning tags!
gimmehate!
love and kisses
did i tell you about those tags huh?
those were great!
too bad for banning tags!
gimmehate!
love and kisses
lizzi:
Yes, a "butt sniffing" emoticon would be most awesome, most 
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figmentation:
if you were some skater kid who gave his board to a pretty girl then found out she ebay's would your feelers be hurt?
figmentation:
i have no idea wherethis kid went.
either way,i can't lie!
either way,i can't lie!
Evening ladies and germs
Well, yesterday I got on the truck after my weekend and waited from 9-5 for a load, then came back home. Today I got back on and sent in my hours, and at 1130am they were nice enough to send me a message setting my availability for tomorrow morning, so my whole afternoon is not wasted, unless I just surf web...
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Well, yesterday I got on the truck after my weekend and waited from 9-5 for a load, then came back home. Today I got back on and sent in my hours, and at 1130am they were nice enough to send me a message setting my availability for tomorrow morning, so my whole afternoon is not wasted, unless I just surf web...
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figmentation:
<3 pretty picture!
thank you.
thank you.
figmentation:
I don't know if I am allergic to cheese so much as it's stringy aspects when melted.
I cant' decide.
Either way, I find it safer, and nicer on the tumtum if I don't eat it in large quantities. It's the whole, too much of a good thing I suppose.
I cant' decide.
Either way, I find it safer, and nicer on the tumtum if I don't eat it in large quantities. It's the whole, too much of a good thing I suppose.
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jormagund:
So today is a good example of how my company operates. I make my morning delivery in Indy at about 0800. Pressure gauge shows me almost empty by 0840 so I send in my empty call. Not even 5 minutes later while I'm pulling up to close my doors I get my next load sent out. It isn't the most desirable trip in the world because the ready time is 1600 and it's only about 20 miles away. It's a trip I've done many times before... one of our regular customers. From Fortville, Indiana to Carteret, New Jersey. Delivery time of 1600 on Thursday.
No sweat. So I have lots of time to kill today and I boogie on down to the Flying J on the 465 loop on the south side of Indy. But even though I'm just hanging around for most of today, I know EXACTLY what my plan is and how much time I have. I could sleep (except I had a good night's sleep already and don't really need it). If I had a bike with me I could spend the majority of the day just exploring around. Whatever... because they don't keep me in the dark.
No sweat. So I have lots of time to kill today and I boogie on down to the Flying J on the 465 loop on the south side of Indy. But even though I'm just hanging around for most of today, I know EXACTLY what my plan is and how much time I have. I could sleep (except I had a good night's sleep already and don't really need it). If I had a bike with me I could spend the majority of the day just exploring around. Whatever... because they don't keep me in the dark.
thora:
And hurt it did, my friend! For the outline I used no analgesic. For the 2nd session I took Tylenol 3 (thinking it was the same thing as Vicodin). By the time the third and final appt came around I was thanking the poppy gods for the REAL Vicodin pills in my pocket! 
Hello everyone.
I've been feeling pretty down lately and I'm having trouble shaking it. I'm on probation with swift for a year since I had two accidents less than a month apart. One more and I'm fired. Yesterday I phoned my mentor about another matter and he said there's gazillion companies and I shouldn't worry so much about how things are at swift.
I don't...
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I've been feeling pretty down lately and I'm having trouble shaking it. I'm on probation with swift for a year since I had two accidents less than a month apart. One more and I'm fired. Yesterday I phoned my mentor about another matter and he said there's gazillion companies and I shouldn't worry so much about how things are at swift.
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salome:
If you're that worried, then quit. Getting fired never looks good on the resume.
figmentation:
It's easier to find a job when ou have a job.
just think up something good to tell them as to *why* you're looking
just think up something good to tell them as to *why* you're looking
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dexy:
smilin' is for sissies...
xxx
xxx
mayhem:
I have been riding m bike a ton and it totally helps me to clear my head!!! Screw boys Im moving on to Men!
Hello all
In jonestown pa tonight, sent here to await a load, freight is slow. If nothing comes up for me to do tomorrow at least it appears to be a good area for a bike ride, perhaps finally to see some amish folks in person; I think there might be some around here.
I did hear back from my brother, his boss is open...
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In jonestown pa tonight, sent here to await a load, freight is slow. If nothing comes up for me to do tomorrow at least it appears to be a good area for a bike ride, perhaps finally to see some amish folks in person; I think there might be some around here.
I did hear back from my brother, his boss is open...
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jormagund:
I don't deliver to NYC or Long Island. Or Canada. My company simply doesn't take that freight.
You're working for slave wages, and not even getting good miles (I assume). It's a raw deal. This is tough work, but you're working for what I'd consider to be the worst possible company in the industry. Trucking CAN pay well, and CAN give you a decent lifestyle. Not suggesting ideal... but decent.
Last week I ran close to 4000 miles. This weekend I have only 1000 miles over three days and I'm already half done. Easy peasy, but it's nice to balance things out.
I almost never have to wait for a load. And we're a small company. I truly cannot fathom why an industry monster such as Swift can't keep you moving. Boggles the mind. There is more freight than available logistics in this country. You don't owe them anything.
You're working for slave wages, and not even getting good miles (I assume). It's a raw deal. This is tough work, but you're working for what I'd consider to be the worst possible company in the industry. Trucking CAN pay well, and CAN give you a decent lifestyle. Not suggesting ideal... but decent.
Last week I ran close to 4000 miles. This weekend I have only 1000 miles over three days and I'm already half done. Easy peasy, but it's nice to balance things out.
I almost never have to wait for a load. And we're a small company. I truly cannot fathom why an industry monster such as Swift can't keep you moving. Boggles the mind. There is more freight than available logistics in this country. You don't owe them anything.
jormagund:
I'm just down the road in Carlisle. Let me know if you're headed by.
Incidentally, to the best of my observation, most companies that actually do go into NYC (not meaning just driving past on the cross bronx or something, but have legitimate pickup or delivery stops in town) give a cash incentive for doing that. Usually anywhere between $50 and $100 on top of the trip's mileage pay.
Incidentally, to the best of my observation, most companies that actually do go into NYC (not meaning just driving past on the cross bronx or something, but have legitimate pickup or delivery stops in town) give a cash incentive for doing that. Usually anywhere between $50 and $100 on top of the trip's mileage pay.
Dear friends and neighbors
I hope you're all safe inside, out of the thunderstoms, which are in season.
I got a load from south carolina to new hampshire with a loose delivery deadline, so I want to stop by my parents house for dinner tomorrow, as they were on vacation last week and I didn't get to see them. Today I legally managed to get...
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I hope you're all safe inside, out of the thunderstoms, which are in season.
I got a load from south carolina to new hampshire with a loose delivery deadline, so I want to stop by my parents house for dinner tomorrow, as they were on vacation last week and I didn't get to see them. Today I legally managed to get...
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manko:
ahh smooches to you mon cher xx
salome:
Speaking of thunderstorms, Chicago had a crazy thunderstorm just before the 4th -- scary size. 
Hey Folks
Monday night I got back home after being on the road 26 or 27 days, something like that. Yuck. By rights I could take 4 days off, and at first I wasn't going to since if i got back on the truck on saturday there might not be any loads for me to haul, but right now I'm absorbed in the gloriousness of...
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Monday night I got back home after being on the road 26 or 27 days, something like that. Yuck. By rights I could take 4 days off, and at first I wasn't going to since if i got back on the truck on saturday there might not be any loads for me to haul, but right now I'm absorbed in the gloriousness of...
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lyris:
welcome back! i hope you're keeping really good track of all of your experiences on the road!
salome:
Welcome back home. 
I have nothing to say except dont give up. If it is your dream job, go for it. You can do it.