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GunMetal345's Tanker Lease Experience

Discussion in 'Prime' started by GunMetal345, Jun 30, 2013.

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  1. Aug 19, 2013 #111
    ironpony

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    They'd be smart if they did sell it. You can get one at the link below, $197. It'll probably pay for itself in just a few weeks.

    https://www.mygauges.com/store/scangaugekr
     
    ironpony, Aug 19, 2013
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  3. Aug 19, 2013 #112
    GunMetal345

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    When I said full I meant from a full week of work. I'm still bringing up accounts. I haven't seen any charges for the work other than getting the truck greased. The APU was supposed to work when I left the first time. Not sure about the rooftop.
     
    GunMetal345, Aug 19, 2013
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  4. Aug 22, 2013 #113
    GunMetal345

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    It cost $145 to take the roof piece off. Going to take a few days off next week.
     
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  5. Aug 22, 2013 #114
    popcorn169

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    enjoy your time off.
     
    popcorn169, Aug 22, 2013
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  7. Aug 26, 2013 #115
    GunMetal345

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    Hi guys. Normal week. APU stopped blowing cold air. Other than that just making the runs. I have $500 in the savings now. I should have the beginning of my business fund done in about five weeks.

    Laters
     
    GunMetal345, Aug 26, 2013
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  8. Aug 26, 2013 #116
    Highway101

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    One of the biggest problems I had was keeping my APU running/working properly. I had one truck that had an brand new APU, zero hours on it, and they could not get it to work properly. They finally pulled it and put on a new one, after I spent 3 days sitting and my FM raising h$ll with the shop.
     
    Highway101, Aug 26, 2013
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  9. Aug 26, 2013 #117
    popcorn169

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    Well it sounds like it should be under warranty I hope. Glad you are getting your fund going. Hope you get that apu fixed.
     
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  10. Aug 26, 2013 #118
    GunMetal345

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    Thanks guys. I'm going to get it fixed tomorrow on the way home. I will be home for the first time in five months. I can't wait to play my XBOX. My wife too but I saw her last month, lol.

    Later guys
     
    GunMetal345, Aug 26, 2013
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  11. Aug 27, 2013 #119
    Chase05

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    Just read your whole thread, seeing it's been 2 months now. I understand that your situation needs to be looked at as a whole, but it doesn't sound like your pulling in very much still, driving pretty efficiently. Can you share where your at at this point, not in your savings account, but as in gross earned income for the last 2 months? Just doesn't seem very positive so far, 2 months is a decent amount of time.
     
    Chase05, Aug 27, 2013
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  12. Aug 27, 2013 #120
    GunMetal345

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    Gross earned is over $17k since July 1. My net (take home) is $5400. Last 3 weeks my mpg has been 8.8+. I'm taking off 4 days this week since I have my September obligations covered. Yes I am efficient and it seems to be working great so far. I knew what I was getting into going in and feel I'm in a great spot because the set up is done and I'm finally at a point where I can start saving. According to my business plan things are going positive for me.

    This is a marathon grid for every penny I can squeeze into the bottom line. Earnings will be picking up from here because all I will be doing is running and routine maintenance. Also building my business fund to handle any surprises. I am pursuing a goal and I'm on track.
     
    GunMetal345, Aug 27, 2013
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