Ltl to trash hauling!

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by Wdever, Jan 31, 2018.

  1. Wdever

    Wdever Bobtail Member

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    I'm really considering leaving the ltl world and enter the trash hauling business. I have 20 years at my current ltl company I have a a.m. run 530 miles a day make big bucks but the interstate driving has really gotten bad in the last 5 years plus all the cameras, beepers etc in the tractors make it worse. It's a easy job I just don't enjoy it anymore. My new gig would be a front loader steady days start out 21.00 hour it's a union job great benefits and retirement it's 50 + hours a week with OT I already work 50 hrs so not a problem. Just tired of being a robot driving down the road. I already have 10 years in the union so this would be a plus. It's all local work in my hometown. It's a hard decision because of the pay cut but money is not everything to some people. Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions I would appreciate it. Thanks
     
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  3. Puppage

    Puppage Road Train Member

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    Sounds like a great gig, man. Best of luck to you.
     
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  4. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Sounds like you really have already made up your mind. Enjoy your new job and don't look back.
     
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  5. Wdever

    Wdever Bobtail Member

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    Thank you
     
  6. jammer910Z

    jammer910Z Road Train Member

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    Sounds like about $1100 a week gross.
    If you can handle the cut comfortably... jump on it.
     
  7. Wdever

    Wdever Bobtail Member

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    Yeah that's the problem getting by the money. I gross 1750- 1,800 now. The word REGRET scares the Hell out of me lol.
     
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  8. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    A couple things to keep in mind here.

    Waste managment runs cameras in theirs. Also, playing in other peoples’ trash will have you getting sick a lot.
     
  9. aussiejosh

    aussiejosh Road Train Member

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    Yep sounds like a whole load of trash to me :cool:
     
  10. Wdever

    Wdever Bobtail Member

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    Please explain yourself?
     
  11. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    I think he’s just pulling your chain. ;)
     
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