Living On The Road ..,.,.,..

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by I-80Trucker, May 9, 2012.

  1. Moe Rhonic

    Moe Rhonic Light Load Member

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    Be advised: With TA (at least the one I went to) you don't get the card right away--they mail it to you (5-6 weeks) so keep that in mind if your company requires you to use TA.

    Also, I was warned, so I'll just pass it on: Be careful about keeping items on your catwalk, unless you want them stolen (I was thinking about getting a bike too)
     
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  3. Traveler51

    Traveler51 Light Load Member

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    I know a guy who owned and managed a few "fixer uppers" and got so sick and tired of having to chase down dead beats, cleaning up after pigs, etc...
    He dumped all that property!
    Now.... He drives a truck! Says life is good!:biggrin_255:
     
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  4. Onetruckpony

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    Back when I did it even Dave Ramsey was broke :D
     
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  5. I-80Trucker

    I-80Trucker Light Load Member

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    Traveler51 ,., I know what you mean i have herd many stories about rentals being nightmares ,, but i think the Key is

    1 Having a Property Management handle the renters .

    2 Be sure and put into the Lease all the right Checks and balances ,

    3 The Tenants will keep up the yard care and upkeep of the house .

    4 any Appliances that brake down or need repair are not to be replaced or repaired by owner .

    5 The rental Company drives by often and dose a walk thru every 3 months .

    6 Deposits and last months rent .

    7 Credit check .

    just to name a few ,,,

    Before the rental Company Rents my home they call me with all the info ,, Credit Check, where they work how long have they worked there how much is there Gross Pay , where did they rent from last what dose the last owner say about them , so on and so fourth .

    I do not rent to shady or none working people or if they have a bad reference from the last property .

    so far i have be lucky and all the renters come and go as they should .

    Having Professionals handle the rental i think is well worth the 60.00 a month they charge me .

    I cant wait to get out there on the road and get this new Life Popin ! ! ! as my son likes to say LOL ..... :Straight road:
     
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  6. I-80Trucker

    I-80Trucker Light Load Member

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    Moe Rhonic ..

    Thanks for that Tip !!! but the good news is i already have my TA card :) yup yup got it 2 years ago so yea ,,, glad i did that ..

    I was going to look for a job at the OIL Refinery and they Require a TA card so Lucky me ! !!

    And i Guess i better put it inside or get a Huge chain and Lock to lock it up or maybe hook a power cable to it hmm just a thought ,,, :Straight road:
     
  7. I-80Trucker

    I-80Trucker Light Load Member

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    Onetruckpony ,,,, you are so ahead of the Game !! my hats off to you my Friend !

    I hope one day i can say them same Words !

    Would love to hear more about your Adventures if you care to share ,,, thanks . :Straight road:
     
  8. Moe Rhonic

    Moe Rhonic Light Load Member

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    Yeah, a quality chain or cable should do the trick...Not too many of the "bike-stealin' variety" can afford to drop the coin for some bolt cutters (unless they steal those too) I just meant don't just bungee it back there.
     
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  9. CertifiedSweetie

    CertifiedSweetie Road Train Member

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    I love staying out on the road. I haven't been home since January!! As long as I get the miles im staying out!
     
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  10. I-80Trucker

    I-80Trucker Light Load Member

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    chompi ,,,


    You are a Wealth of information ! ! ! George Foreman Grill yesssss ! ! that will be on my list for sure,,

    I just watched a video on youtube the other night and the Host was explaining the Bonus Cards from the Truck Stops,, thank you so much for that Tip ! i will be sure to get all of them and use them to my advantage .

    love the Crunch Machine ! ! ! Great Idea cheap and easy to setup ,, PTI crunches !!! before and after !! ..

    Truck Drivers are so much more then what you see on the highways ,, I mean its amazing to me to learn what all of you are and have been doing as a truck driver's . :biggrin_25514:
     
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  11. I-80Trucker

    I-80Trucker Light Load Member

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    LadyTrucker2go ..

    Nice ! ! !! that's what i am talking about !! ,,,, I mean the thought that if you want to you can stay out as long as you want,, and watching the checks drop into the bank every week ! no rent no bills nada ! !

    What are your:Straight road: plans or Goals ?? or Drive ?

    I would love to hear more about your truck driving life ..
     
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