The same holds true in feeder. A relief driver would do my run in 30-60 minutes faster. management knew better to say anything about it to me but i would hear about from my meet driver.
ya, he would complain when i came back to work. he would give me an earfull
complain about how the relief driver put the heavier trailer in the back,or brought him a bad tire ,or a balloon in air line, or grease on the dolly airlines, or missing or inaccurate paperwork , expired inspection sticker on trailer or dolly , low or no oil in one of the wheel hubs, lights that were out or covers missing . it seemed like it was always something and he was glad I was back.
almost any feeder driver can tell you the same story if he/she has a meeting place with the same driver to switch trailers on long runs.
for one reason or another. Don’t let them intimidate you! They call you a runner? Shrug it off and remember... you’re paying for their retirement. High productivity means more work. If you’re in a bonus center and you’re motivated, role that work up and stick it in your pocket as overtime and bonus pay. Take care of yourself, my friend. Remember, you’re a wolf out there, asked to do what most wont do or can’t!
