Trying To Make A Difference
For those of you who do not know me I wear a nice uniform that includes a tie . Just yesterday I was getting ribbed by some of my fellow drivers while we were waiting to get loaded . I listened to all their comments . One of the comments that I heard was ( I don’t care how much they pay me I am not going to wear a tie.) I hear this comment all the time . Then a funny thing happened . A vendor of the customer where I was picking up started a conversation with me . Fortunately most of the drivers were still there when this happened . This changed the the whole dynamic of the conversation that I was having with the other drivers . The way that I dress has brought me a lot of the success . Many times conversations like this have led to many new business contacts . Not to mention the fact that it is my way of trying to represent our industry in a positive way . I was really glad that these drivers had the chance to see it work in person .
December 13, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Henry, Well I finally looked at your website. Great! I think you hit on a lot of the right topics with a real world commentary. Keep it going!!! Frank
December 15, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Good for you Mr. Truckdriver. I always dressed as nice as possible and was always told “You don’t look like a truck driver.” I took it as a compliment. I believe you “Represent yourself by the way you present yourself.” And first impressions come 1 time only. I am the wife of an owner operator leased with JCT. We bought a Prime truck and have had success with it untill the warrenty went out. We were leased with Dart before we came to JCT and it seems to me when Don runs legle logs (which he does 99% of the time) he is punished with no loads. He starts out strong then when he tells them he doesn’t have the hours to run legal or he needs rest then he ends up with a 1500 mile week. But the few times he ran off the logbook he got lots of miles. Now the truck is crapping out on us and it seems there is no freight.
December 15, 2008 at 1:52 pm
I also take that comment as a compliment . I hate to hear how many carriers punish drivers when they are only trying to do the right thing . However it is great to hear that I am not on a island and there are other drivers trying to improve the image of our industry . I think our efforts will help out eventually . As they say you can’t keep a good man down . No one appreciates you efforts more than I do . Keep up the good work and good luck in the future . If you ever want to go with your own authority let me know and I will do everything I can do to help you reach your goal .
December 15, 2008 at 2:00 pm
How did you come up with the uniform color and design? Is blue your favorite color or did you have something else in mind?
December 15, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Thanks for the great question Kenny . Actually red is my favorite color. Our company colors are blue and gold . The reason for this choice is that blue and gold are both first place colors . (blue ribbon and gold medal) I chose these colors to remind myself of the kind of service that I try to give my customers . The Cascadia that I drive was designed to the same criteria . From its inception it was created not to be second to anything . In the time that I have spent in this truck I must say mission accomplished .
December 23, 2008 at 7:52 pm
I like your wedsite. The Cascadia looks to be the future, I hope you enjoy it for years to come!!!!!
December 23, 2008 at 10:24 pm
You are so right . This truck spoils a driver in so many ways . The DD15 flattens hills without drinking fuel . The rack and pinion steering puts you firmly and confidently in control . Its quiet well insulated cab reduces fatigue . I can say with a great amount of confidence that the Cascadia and me will have a long and profitable future together . Thanks for your comment and have a merry Christmas