Hopper, Dump O/O's & Drivers

?? Too high for net and too low for gross. Which are you talking about? You can net $1500 on a decent week like he said. I've never made $2500 in 5 days... over fuel yes, but not in pocket after payments.

 

I was talking about net, but under the premise that they actually pay $1.30+/mile after broker, trailer, and remittance fee. Earl still seemed to think that I was only making $1.15 because we were in the wrong area. I'm skeptical.

Sure as hell beats CHRobinson! I'd be giddy if it paid $1/mile BEFORE deadhead!

 

Oh BTW, I unofficially have a financial backer to the idea of an engine rebuild/second truck/both when freight picks up. I was happy to hear that. Freight picks up when I say it does, of course lol! "This is a once in a lifetime opportunity! Come join me in this horrible god awful business that makes me want to scream."

Anyways its reassuring to know that there are those with deep pockets that still place bets on me.

 

WOW

Did you tell deep pockets about today's events?

 

Haha yea. It in fact was almost a good thing.

It was like this: Look, this industry sucks. Here is why it sucks. Here is why I think things will REALLY suck for me personally. Things won't suck for you, only me. Here are my projections over x amount of years if you can contribute x amount of dollars. If you can't do x amount, I'm scrapping the whole thing when the time comes. If this sounds good, let me know.

I just can't walk away after all that I have been through. I have to take what I have learned and look forward. I could have done so much more with my life while this whole charade was going on. The last thing I should do is do nothing with it. The plan I am drafting gets my life back in order, ready to do the things I always wanted to.

 

Congratats!!!! Good Luck. I understand your struggles. This economy killed all of my backing so I am forced to push forward on my own.

I WILL MAKE IT!!!! So will you.

 

coming South on 287 thru TX. last night i saw several hoppers within sight of the road, also saw a .4. combine crew NB, MUST be real close to harvest in that area.