The journey begins - purchased a truck.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by blairandgretchen, Dec 10, 2014.

  1. staceydude

    staceydude Road Train Member

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    Looking forward to seeing where this takes you. Super nice trailer!

     
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  3. donnieboy

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    Thank goodness!! Finally a post. First in over 3 weeks. I live in fear that you have achieved the ultimate success and have retired from the craziness.
    (Spoken by a broken-down retiree of 11 years next week (01/27/11)
    And yes, I have read ALL 3600 posts.
     
  4. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    You MUST have some time on your hands!!
     
  5. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    I’ll insert here - for those that don’t know.

    @staceydude is a great chap from Texas that jumped off the deep end from a job in aviation to buying a truck, my old 53’ trailer, and attaining his CDL with his own authority.

    Very similar story to @zmster2033 who bought my T2000, left an office cubicle and went van, own authority. zmster is doing extraordinarily well. Stacey has shown incredible progress - things that would wind me up roll off his back, and as a total rookie.

    @zmster2033 has a thread I believe, I urge @staceydude to do the same.

    Unfortunately, the trend on here tends towards discredit and disbelief. But believe you me - with the right position and attitude, all things are possible.

    Many questions that Stacey had - I’d bounce to zmster, because I’m leased on to a carrier and have no idea.

    Networking is very useful.

    Anyhow, just wanted to explain how contacts here, led to spawning two operations and the ability for me to purchase a trailer that I can learn more with!

    Thanks Stacey!

    Keep helping those that are willing to be helped folks!
     
  6. Czar_Zero

    Czar_Zero Road Train Member

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    What? Are you saying that there's possibility for being successful in this business without adhering to the strict TTR formula for O/O?

    Madness.
     
  7. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Don’t even think that.

    Thoughts become words,

    Words become actions.
     
  8. Old Man

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    Good choice. You can run taller, up to 15’6” in some areas without too much trouble.
    Not many dd’s with over 50’ in the well. if the only way to move the load is a stretch step, they will pay. I’ll hook you up with a good pole car.
     
  9. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Though it took me over a year to decide, that was my thinking.

    Appreciate the pole car contact.

    What is LS’s policy on height ?
     
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  10. Czar_Zero

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    I enjoy seeing drive and clear thought prevailing in the face of, as you said, disbelief and discredit.

    Dig the new trailer, and hope it does well for you.
     
  11. Old Man

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    I don’t really know, need to ask, should let you go to 14’6 ,
    It’s not that hard if you follow the permits, the problem is wires, traffic lights and trees .
     
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