I had a bad day!

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Brickman, Oct 15, 2007.

  1. Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    The one I wrecked was more of a rent deal until spring when they were going to buy the truck that I would be making the payments on and eventually be mine. With the wreck that changed that pretty quickly and this is the one that'll be mine when its paid for.
     
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  3. Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Its a W9 if you look in "my trucking photos" link at the top right of this post you'll be able to see the pics.
     
  4. pathfinder

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    Brickman, were you already hauling cars when this deal came about or was it a new venture all together? If it was new, what attracted you the most? Am I right in remembering that it was more home time? Either way, glad you got back on the road with the truck you wanted!
     
  5. Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I worked for these guys as an employee over 5 yrs ago for a few months. With what I had then and now I've got about a yr car hauling. I had about 5 months as a O/O with a 4 car trailer, approx 3.5 months for them, and now over 2 months.
    So car hauling was not an entirely new experience for me. I'm making close to what I was making OTR and am home most weeks for 2 days. How ever this week I left monday morning. Was home over night on wed night, and then got home saturday afternoon and won't go back out until either monday afternoon or tuesday morning.
     
  6. Wings2Wheels

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    And if you can reuse the aircraft it's a bonus!

    Brickman, I know this happened a while ago, but I just read the first few posts and saw the pictures - sorry to hear about your bad luck. REALLY glad you're okay. Don't need anyone becoming another statistic.

    I'm glad to see you were back at it in a new ride shortly after it happened.

    Y'all be careful out there!
     
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  7. Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    WOW 1 yr ago.



    How things can change in a yr.


    Bad economy, super high fuel prices, slow freight, house fire, truck I replaced the wreck with repoed 1 month after the fire resulting in loss of yob.
    4 months since house fire and no new house in sight because of a loan writer without a clue.


    My how time flies.
     
  8. leannamarie

    leannamarie "California Girl"

    But look at the bright side. At some point, you will have a nice new house. You were able to get a decent job again quickly. And most importantly, you wife stood by your side through all the crap. Not everyone has it so good.
     
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    GuysLady Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Leanna, you are the ultimate optimist! And I love that. I see that side of it too, but could never express it quite like you can! Thank you, sweetie, for just being so "you"!
     
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  10. 550hpW900L

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    HEY! I stood by him too! :biggrin_25526:
     
  11. leannamarie

    leannamarie "California Girl"

    Well sure you did, a guy's buddies are always there for him.

    But women are a whole other story...
     
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