I used to be a temp helper on garbage trucks, making temp helper pay ($6.50/hr) and the drivers I worked with spoke of making $1,200/wk... $50k...
If it’s a few hundred per month for individual coverage, that’s negligible in the long run I suppose. I know health insurance cost is a huge topic...
Thank you, that’s the kind of info I’ve been looking for, I expected as much. Good money is subjective, but to me, even $75k seems worth the...
Having never owned a truck, I’m not familiar with all the costs involved in running ones own. But I figure if you buy a $40k Freightliner every...
FAF’s own website promotes the following... Top performing team contractors averaging $8,040/wk or $418,080 in revenue. $371,900 minimum based...
I’m assuming it’s total revenue by the tractor before all taxes or expenses. I’m still researching the general costs of an owner op, so haven’t...
o_O Could someone please explain to me the feasibility of the average owner op income reported in the following link, and what kind of net income...
Regarding the ultra-light, that is feasable, and likely wouldn’t require anything close to a 50 mph headwind taking off from a 53’ trailer....
I concur with Chinatown on the bicycle idea. An excellent way for any trucker to get some physical exercise into their routine. There is...
Excellent point, or slick roads. As I was telling a friend a few nights ago, it’s going to be a looong time before anyone is comfortable with...
I wonder if it’s possible to run those driverless trucks off the road simply by passing them a little too closely.
My personal, non-industry related advice would be to take your oil field money and invest in some real estate, possibly the kind you can rent. It...
Life on the road need not be so spartan when you care to be the trucker gourmet. On next week’s episode, converting your sleeper to a part-time...
I watched an interview with a veteran trucker who said he regretted letting go of his endorsements. Why would someone do that, and how would you...
Thanks for the links. I’d rather avoid the commitment aspect of attending a company school. Though wouldn’t want to end up a jobless newb right...
Stevens Transport, and Roehl were the only other two mentioned by name during a short online chat. Of the 25+ companies who work with them. Tampa...
All trouble and inconvenience aside, that’s off-the-wall hilarious. Getting fat truckers into shape, one coupon bag at a time. I’m here only...
I’m just piping in to say that a 7 wk/350 hr. course for $2,000 sounds like an exceptional deal. Especially if their student success and...
When you say companies that train solo rather than team drivers, how do you mean? I figured teaming with a trainer for a period of time was...
It’s the principle that somebody *might* be watching anyway, even if it’s only an incident cam. The idea that somebody is looking over your...
