Let’s start
with the days of old…the early truckers who had no GPS, no laptops and Google
maps or smart phones. They just had a map, CB radio, note pad and a pencil…oh,
and a dime if they needed to make a call from the pay phone. These are the guy’s
who paved the way for today’s truckers. Best known for their thermos’ full of
coffee, driving for long, long hours, and of course always stopping off at the
truck stop for a little diner food. And we cannot forget the hat, boots, and a giant
belt buckle. There are not many of these Icons left out there but occasionally
Irene and I will come across one at the truck stop sitting in his truck with
his map, pad, and pencil mapping out his route for his next run…almost like
stepping back in time when you see them. That’s just the way they learned the
job, and it’s always worked for them and that’s all that matters. I have a lot
of respect for these old schooler’s…and wish that a lot of today’s drivers
could take a lesson or two from them.
Speaking of
today’s drivers…oh here we go!
First let me
start off by saying that not all of today’s drivers fall in this category.
There are a lot of good drivers out there today, both male and female who do
things right…present themselves professionally…and take pride in who they
represent. We have met some great drivers along the way…and made some great
friends…and to them I say, thank you for making a positive impression to the
public.
As for the
small group that I am about to kick in the ASS…shame on you for the nasty
impression you leave!!! Here it is plain and simple…
If you want to wear your pajamas while you are driving…please change into your work
clothes before you exit the truck. So many times I have seen drivers delivering
to their customers, or at truck stops, and yes even at their own employers place
in there pajama bottoms…if you worked for me, I would fire your ASS!
Next there are the ones who feel the need to drive with
flip flops or slippers on…boots okay, sneakers okay…anything else I
would fire your ASS!
Here is another little tip for some of you guys and girls…the
truck stops have showers…use them! They are usually free if you have a rewards
card at some of them. When I can smell you from across the store that’s gross…and
when I climb back in my truck and can still smell you that’s just NASTY and you
are going to a customer and representing your company...oh hell no…you guessed
it ,your ASS would be fired!
For the ones who can’t take their lazy tail out of the truck
and walk to a trash can, to dispose of their garbage…that would rather just
toss it out the window…yes once again your ASS would be fired also!
Here is another clue to help ya along with your career…when
you stop for fuel at the fuel island, fill your truck first, and then pull forward, so the next person coming
in can fuel while you shop or use the restroom. It’s not rocket science…it’s
common courtesy!
Oh…and speaking of using the restroom…when you finish, wash
your hands, and this includes women too…where the hell were you brought up in,
a barn?
The CB radio is used to relay info regarding weather
problems, traffic delays, where a radar trap may exist, and other useful
information. It’s not meant to talk about your personal life, sexual experiences,
or other personal matters…oh and cussing on the CB radio…if you worked for me…you
guessed it…FIRED!
I could go
on and on about the 10% that ruin it for the rest of the industry…but I am
probably boring ya’ll, so I will stop my rant. I just wish the few bad apples
out there could take some lessons from the old schoolers. And if they couldn’t
figure it out after that…then they need an old school boot in there ASS…notice
I said boot and not flip-flop or slipper…lol
I’m done
with my rant…and feeling better now…lol…ya’ll be safe out there and do not forget
MOM this Sunday on Mother’s Day!
