Popular Post The Rubber Duck 006 Posted June 14 Popular Post Share Posted June 14 (edited) I've come to a very hard Decision and After alot of Prayer and Consideration My last day with RWS Transportation and Driving this Mack that I've made so many good memories and Trips with...Will be June 25th....I'm moving on to A Job hauling Hog feed Monday-Friday 8A.M. to 5P.M. No weekends and NO OVERNIGHTS!! And Work is 17mins from The house....I will no longer be Driving a Mack but a Volvo day cab pulling a "Rolling FEED MILL " and also A HOPPER Bottom when ingredients are needed and Crops are needing hauled in for Customers. Another Perk is I can still take my dog Milo with me whom as ridden with me for the past 3yrs. I'm super excited to begin a new chapter in this journey called life!! And who knows maybe some day down the road A Mack Show truck may be parked in my barn! Edited June 14 by The Rubber Duck 006 Forgot a word 10 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74269-well-its-official/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Always a big decision in my life when I change gigs Always seems to work out okay Good luck with the new gig Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74269-well-its-official/#findComment-553718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Sounds like a good gig,good luck.. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74269-well-its-official/#findComment-553719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Yeah, it’s funny thing. I was just thinking of you aren’t you the one that posted that crazy chopped down R model it was turquoise and white. I’m sure you’ll remember that thing. It’s here in Macungie. I just saw a little while ago. I did not walk up to it, but it was there, best of luck on your new journey bud. It sounds like you’re just getting tired of these long crazy hours. I get it. … bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74269-well-its-official/#findComment-553721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted June 14 Author Share Posted June 14 I appreciate it Fellas....It's just time for me to be home more and have more time for a normal life with My wife......Also after the fiasco with my last trip to New York State my boss having a guy back 2 of my brakes off instead of Doing the brake job just put the icing on the cake that it's time to move on...Then while talking with my boss about what they could do to keep me decided to down grade me and tell me "8-5 ain't truckin' that ain't nothing more than factory work...and you don't give a care about me nobody does etc etc...." . Yeah I was done with that Jive!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74269-well-its-official/#findComment-553723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Good love you for walking away as the problem. Most of the big money is rolling all night in a freight truck . I did it for 40 years not sure if you guys have waste management in your area but it’s a union job pays real well and it’s all day work. That’s what I would do if I had a start over. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74269-well-its-official/#findComment-553725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Geoff Weeks Posted June 14 Popular Post Share Posted June 14 1 hour ago, The Rubber Duck 006 said: I appreciate it Fellas....It's just time for me to be home more and have more time for a normal life with My wife......Also after the fiasco with my last trip to New York State my boss having a guy back 2 of my brakes off instead of Doing the brake job just put the icing on the cake that it's time to move on...Then while talking with my boss about what they could do to keep me decided to down grade me and tell me "8-5 ain't truckin' that ain't nothing more than factory work...and you don't give a care about me nobody does etc etc...." . Yeah I was done with that Jive!! Safety is paramount. I may limp a vehicle in to repair, but will not knowingly take a dispatch with a problem. As far as the law, you as the operator are responsible, and are the one who will be held and fined, as well as dings on your licenses. Any owner that would push me to drive a vehicle with a known problem and not repair, would not have me for long. When I ran as my own carrier, I had a safety-stat score of 10, which is about as low as a single vehicle operator will get, it means I was inspected multiple times and no defects were found. When I leased to others, I sought out those that had the same attitude as I did, They are out there and generally don't have to advertise for people to work for them. Good for you for walking away. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74269-well-its-official/#findComment-553738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted June 15 Author Share Posted June 15 46 minutes ago, Geoff Weeks said: Safety is paramount. I may limp a vehicle in to repair, but will not knowingly take a dispatch with a problem. As far as the law, you as the operator are responsible, and are the one who will be held and fined, as well as dings on your licenses. Any owner that would push me to drive a vehicle with a known problem and not repair, would not have me for long. When I ran as my own carrier, I had a safety-stat score of 10, which is about as low as a single vehicle operator will get, it means I was inspected multiple times and no defects were found. When I leased to others, I sought out those that had the same attitude as I did, They are out there and generally don't have to advertise for people to work for them. Good for you for walking away. Thank you Sir... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74269-well-its-official/#findComment-553741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted June 15 Author Share Posted June 15 2 hours ago, mowerman said: Good love you for walking away as the problem. Most of the big money is rolling all night in a freight truck . I did it for 40 years not sure if you guys have waste management in your area but it’s a union job pays real well and it’s all day work. That’s what I would do if I had a start over. Yeah I'm pretty excited about the new gig I'll be starting....Pays good 401k benefits etc and pay raises....the money I'm gonna be saving being home every night will pay for itself in no time!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74269-well-its-official/#findComment-553742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Great Good love you for walking away as the problem. Most of the big money is rolling all night in a freight truck . I did it for 40 years not sure if you guys have waste management in your area but it’s a union job pays real well and it’s all day work. That’s what I would do if I had a start over. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74269-well-its-official/#findComment-553744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Don’t know how that got on there twice best of luck, bud 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74269-well-its-official/#findComment-553745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tjc transport Posted June 15 Popular Post Share Posted June 15 i have agree with the others, good for you!! that jerk is an accident waiting to happen. i would probably go as far as to report him to the state police commercial vehicle inspection unit for unsafe practices after you leave so they can check out his rigs on the road for "deficiencies". i did that with the last company...sorta. only i was still with them and told the officer everything wrong with the truck they would not repair....... and also showed him the copies of the daily inspection reports for the past 2 months, all with the same issues.. bad kingpins, bad suspension bushings, slices in tire sidewalls, cracked differential housings, cracked bellhousing, cracks in cab structural components, pinholes in top of fuel tanks, fuel lines held in place with zip ties, the list just went on and on and on. he slapped a big red out of service sticker on the windshield, and started picking off the other trucks as he saw them. ended up putting 8 of he 15 trucks out of service and had to be towed away. next day 4 were put back out unrepaired and were instant stopped and impounded. they finally learned their lesson and bought 5 new trucks per year for the next 3 years to replace the deathtraps. and then went belly up after the owner got caught bribing federal inspectors to "look the other way" i had already left by then as i knew what was coming, i had been warned he was going down and to get out before it happened. 4 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74269-well-its-official/#findComment-553753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 that was a funny story I have not heard or seen of a dirtbag outfit like that in a long time 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74269-well-its-official/#findComment-553755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted June 15 Author Share Posted June 15 Yeah I believe he's starting to git his come upins already....Our top Senior driver that's been there 11yrs is just waiting on a phone call then he's gone.....Plus my Truck is still owned by the bank so there's still a payment on it.... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74269-well-its-official/#findComment-553757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted June 19 Author Share Posted June 19 Wow FOUR MORE DAYS And my 8-5 Mon-Fri Home Every night Still truckin' job Begins!!!!! Sure Can't wait!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74269-well-its-official/#findComment-554022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 I wish you great success... Curious how the Volvo will compare to the Hornet.. anyway, when i went local ... I realized I loved MY BED at HOME ... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74269-well-its-official/#findComment-554029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Rubber Duck 006 Posted June 19 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 19 Just now, Joey Mack said: I wish you great success... Curious how the Volvo will compare to the Hornet.. anyway, when i went local ... I realized I loved MY BED at HOME ... Yeah I'm gonna miss the truck but....Down the road I may have "THE GREEN HORNET " Of my own.....I'm ready for the normal HOME life...I've got so much to do at the house...I'm also glad I can still drive.... 3 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74269-well-its-official/#findComment-554030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 Yes, I’m ready for a normal life too 10 more weeks I think and I’ll be working four hours a day on a forklift ha ha no more 14 hour days tire chains shit weather accidents delays….but that’s trucking baby $$$$$ but on the same page for a different reason/. Good luck bud …Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74269-well-its-official/#findComment-554050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 Yeah The way things are transpiring I may be Cleaning out my truck tomorrow 😬......That means I cam start my new Job Monday.....I've got a suspicion that my current company is going to tell me to just leave and forget about the 2 days of my notice next week Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74269-well-its-official/#findComment-554054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 Yes, trade-off my checks are huge, but I’ve burned out on all the hours I suggested waste management all day work great pay and benefits. As I mentioned that’s where I would go if I were you you never even leave town.all local best of luck, bud 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74269-well-its-official/#findComment-554056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 4 minutes ago, mowerman said: Yes, trade-off my checks are huge, but I’ve burned out on all the hours I suggested waste management all day work great pay and benefits. As I mentioned that’s where I would go if I were you you never even leave town.all local best of luck, bud Thanks Bob I'm gonna enjoy feedin' Piggies and Supporting our agriculture community forsure. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74269-well-its-official/#findComment-554057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 12 minutes ago, The Rubber Duck 006 said: Thanks Bob I'm gonna enjoy feedin' Piggies and Supporting our agriculture community forsure. Haha that’s what I really want… ranch hand work but little pay gonna run a forklift instead 27 bucks an hour woohoo 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74269-well-its-official/#findComment-554058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 Keep miscounting weeks I thought I had 11 more seems like I have 12Keep miscounting weeks I thought I had 11 more seems like I have 12 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74269-well-its-official/#findComment-554059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 46 minutes ago, mowerman said: Haha that’s what I really want… ranch hand work but little pay gonna run a forklift instead 27 bucks an hour woohoo I'm gonna be making good money Feeding Piggies lol. Just can't git away from them I guess lol I've been around them almost my entire life in some form or fashion 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74269-well-its-official/#findComment-554063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted June 22 Author Share Posted June 22 Well I clean out the rig tomorrow and start my new Job on Monday. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74269-well-its-official/#findComment-554081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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