Underdog Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Thought you folks might be interested to see what and how I am doing my latest adventure. Lots to learn, but so far I am enjoying the mental & physical challenge, and the boss seems happy with my progress. I have been training for 2 weeks, I don't know yet if he will cut me loose this week or not. They are very particular about how things get done so it is up to the boss when he thinks I can go on my own.I did get a truck assigned to me though, a 2004 Sterling/ Mercedes. Decent enough, but I get lost a lot without that bulldog compass needle out on the hood !!!Here is my own handiwork, a 10 car load ready to roll. I have been working local in the Philadelphia area during training. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Thought you folks might be interested to see what and how I am doing my latest adventure. Lots to learn, but so far I am enjoying the mental & physical challenge, and the boss seems happy with my progress. I have been training for 2 weeks, I don't know yet if he will cut me loose this week or not. They are very particular about how things get done so it is up to the boss when he thinks I can go on my own.I did get a truck assigned to me though, a 2004 Sterling/ Mercedes. Decent enough, but I get lost a lot without that bulldog compass needle out on the hood !!!Here is my own handiwork, a 10 car load ready to roll. I have been working local in the Philadelphia area during training.You pick up in Dundalk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Glad it's going well for ya. Don't know why he's too particular, there's only about a quarter million in that load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Thanks for the update Gregg. Looks like you are doing fine in your new endeavor. Keep it up!! I'll bet it is uncomfortable with only one asshole in the truck.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Maney Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I hope all goes well with your new deal. I was wondering how things have been going since I saw you on 422. Good Luck and we'll be seeing one another now that the weather is getting better. Quote Interested in Old Trucks? Check out: www.antiquetruckclubofamerica.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 You pick up in Dundalk?I am sure I will be in Dundalk before too long, I know we pull out of there. Up til now I have been confined to the Twin Oaks rail yard in Philly.Gregg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 I hope all goes well with your new deal. I was wondering how things have been going since I saw you on 422. Good Luck and we'll be seeing one another now that the weather is getting better.Doug, a big reason for the change is to gain more quality home time, including my hobby trucks. Hopefully I will be out & about to more shows this summer. Looking forward to it.Gregg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Well, we can't see any major dents or scratches on those cars you loaded! I bet you are getting the hang of it -I found that usually it is a good thing when a boss won't cut you loose too soon - that way you get trained by folks that know instead of by the seat of your pants...........Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I am sure I will be in Dundalk before too long, I know we pull out of there. Up til now I have been confined to the Twin Oaks rail yard in Philly.GreggWell it isn't quite the 2nd home like Texas is but we have been running alot in and out of Dundalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Barrett Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Hey lookin good! So how much of a pain in the ass is it to get those cars positioned juuuuust right so they don't crack into eachother going down the road? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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