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Milestone: My first 100,000 miles

Discussion in 'Watkins & Shepard' started by walstib, Aug 28, 2011.

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  1. Aug 28, 2011 #1
    walstib

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    It took 9mths and 122 trips meaning an avg of 820+/miles/trip which includes some as small as 115 miles done locally for terminals...I've been to every state except those north of NY and have no accidents and only 1 ticket which was dismissed by prosecutor(I spoke to prosecutor before going to court and he felt my story was plausible and dismissed ticket)...

    What an amazing experience this has all been so far and the learning never stops....I realize 100K miles isn't much compared to many but it was a milestone I was looking forward to, the next one is 250K...

    I want to thank many in this forum for being there when I had questions, kicking my ### when it was needed and guiding me to do the right things when I didn't know how... :biggrin_25514:
     
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  3. Aug 28, 2011 #2
    aggie1978

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    congrats on the 100,000 next is 1,000,000
     
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  4. Aug 28, 2011 #3
    Pfuse

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    Congrats on the first 100k.

    What impresses me the most about your post is that you know the miles, number of trips, and time it took to do it. Too many drivers don't pay attention to the real numbers which opens the door to unscrupulous companies shorting you.

    If you are, or become an owner operator, just remember that numbers come first (aside from safety, of course), and everything else will fall into place.
     
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  5. Aug 28, 2011 #4
    walstib

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    I track everything, including mpg which the last 2 mths has been 8.18mpg and 8.39mpg respectfully...I have a notebook that I track all my trips, date completed, miles driven and date paid...Thankfully, with this company, my numbers and their numbers always jive!!! :biggrin_25525:
     
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  7. Aug 28, 2011 #5
    American-Trucker

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    im at 118,000miles so far



    American Trucker
     
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  8. Aug 28, 2011 #6
    Mike_NC

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    118,000 miles in three years! Get a move on or change how long you've been a trucker, AT! :biggrin_25522::biggrin_2559:
     
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  9. Aug 28, 2011 #7
    American-Trucker

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    :biggrin_25522: Thats just with W/S since October 7th 2010. Been driving LEGALLY since March 28th 2008



    American Trucker
     
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  10. Aug 28, 2011 #8
    oneshot

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    Great job on the 1st 100,000. Cant wait till I get there also.:biggrin_25523:
     
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  11. Aug 28, 2011 #9
    chralb

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    Congrats bro! [​IMG]
     
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  12. Aug 28, 2011 #10
    chralb

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    LOL... what he said! :biggrin_2559:
     
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