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Taking the plunge. My journey as an O/O.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Farmerbob1, Jan 7, 2019.

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  1. Sep 4, 2020 #1841
    Farmerbob1

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    Dunno.
     
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  3. Sep 4, 2020 #1842
    Farmerbob1

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    I ran those miles before the account, and plan on running them after leaving the account. 12k per month is an easy month if the miles are there.
     
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  4. Sep 4, 2020 #1843
    Scooter Jones

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    You've been leasing on for what, 20 mos now? What are your total paid miles during that time? Anywhere near 240,000 miles?
     
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  5. Sep 4, 2020 #1844
    Farmerbob1

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    After 20 months.

    Started at 443k miles.
    Currently 659k miles.
    Total miles 216k miles.

    1. My empty miles are paid.

    2. I rarely use PC for more than a few miles a month.

    3. I was shut down for a full month for engine rebuild shenanigans late last year.

    4. The last month has been poor mileage. Only one week over 3k miles.
     
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  7. Sep 4, 2020 #1845
    Rideandrepair

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    You’ve been hustling. 2500 miles a week average is more realistic at just about any Company. I’m no expert by any means. But When I started, I had a similar deal as you. I based everything on 2300 miles. Though I did average more. At the end, I was running 2700 miles, 2640 paid. Throw in a couple 2 week vacations, and it’s 105k for the year. Even if you can get more, after while it gets real old. Setting the minimum lower, I think is better. Anything more is extra. Instead of always coming up short.
     
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  8. Sep 5, 2020 #1846
    Farmerbob1

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    I don't beat myself up over short weeks. They happen.

    At the same time, I am fairly aggressive about getting miles. I always try to politely get in to deliver or pick up early if possible. It's not always possible. Lots of sites have strict appointments, but many do not.

    I set goals beyond what I expect to be able to easily manage. I have managed one 4000 mile week since I became an o/o, so it is possible - just not easy. Everything has to line up almost perfectly.
     
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  9. Sep 10, 2020 #1847
    Farmerbob1

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    Gotta love it when some driver in an ancient truck parks next to you and idles all night with a brokentarded compressed air system that vents loudly every 15 seconds.
     
    Farmerbob1, Sep 10, 2020
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  10. Sep 12, 2020 #1848
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    Some time ago, I created a thread frustrated by such things like unnecessary idling or using APUs when the weather is perfect.
    Well, someone responded by saying that I was unfit for this profession by not being able to accept the natural sounds of trucking.
    I am afraid the sound the dryer makes belongs to that category too.
    Accept it or quit. ;)
     
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  11. Sep 12, 2020 #1849
    danny23tx

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    I have a Rigmaster so it is what it is . Unless its 72 out and my Fridge is empty that sucka will run .
     
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  12. Sep 12, 2020 #1850
    Farmerbob1

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    Actually, the noise itself didn't bother me. My annoyance was more with the fact that the driver or owner couldn't bother to fix it.

    Once I stopped being annoyed at shifty maintenance, I fell asleep almost immediately.
     
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