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Massacure

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8. I know that feeling

Reply to Mopar151 (Reply #7)

Thu Aug 21, 2014, 09:21 PM

Aug 2014

I spent three years working in IT for a trucking company. We had an optimization engine that assigned drivers to equipment and equipment to loads in such a way that minimized "dead head" miles since we still have to pay for the driver and fuel if even if they aren't hauling something behind them. Get the dispatchers to believe that its okay to let one driver deadhead for 100 miles if you can save 5 miles each for 100 others was a really difficult task.

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The worst part about being a trucker is a general lack of respect for the trade. [View all] Tobin S. Aug 2014 OP

You are so right, my dear Tobin... CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2014 #1

Managers cannot demand respect Mopar151 Aug 2014 #4

Caligula thought so. malthaussen Aug 2014 #10

Tons of respect for truckers. Xyzse Aug 2014 #2

I have total respect for truckers driving those huge rigs. RebelOne Aug 2014 #3

Wow... Xyzse Aug 2014 #6

My ex and I, ran our own trucking company for many years. I have totally respect for truckers mackerel Aug 2014 #5

My friend was helpin out his dad, truckin'. Mopar151 Aug 2014 #7

I know that feeling Massacure Aug 2014 #8

I was always fascinated by how well truckers can park their semis, both large and smaller. We monmouth3 Aug 2014 #9

I'm on your side Tobin S. I was married to an over the road trucker onecent Aug 2014 #11

Thanks, onecent. Tobin S. Aug 2014 #13

I do a couple of 3000 mile road trips a year. trof Aug 2014 #12

Thanks, trof. Tobin S. Aug 2014 #14

No doubt... sendero Aug 2014 #15

I was wondering about the turnover rate just yesterday. Boomerproud Aug 2014 #16

Well, I for one, have a hell of a lot of respect for you. AngryOldDem Aug 2014 #17