spyder, well said sir.
Interesting observations. Who is to say once Uber gets comfortable on the dry van side, they won't expand to reefers, tankers, or skateboards. I...
And let's say nearly every dry van o/o takes your advice and floods the market pulling reefer, skateboards, tankers? The market will then respond...
Whether or not luck plays any role in life is a matter of debate. Randomness DOES play a role in life. And this includes good AND bad fortune. I...
Before getting into trucking, I had an office job. A co-worker who claimed to have tried every known hallucinogen told me long-term sleep...
If you're towed, there's a good chance it goes on your DAC. But you weren't really towed anywhere, just out from a ditch. So I'm not sure. I'd...
Then you're in a good place and you have the luxury of taking the "simple solution." Not every driver is so lucky. And the Uber effect will also...
I really like this post. To say "simple solution..." and leave it at that dismisses the various ramifications Uber will have on the industry....
That might be easier said than done for some drivers.
Uber didn't just decide to get into the trucking industry for ####s and giggles. I'm certain they took a good hard look at the industry and...
Based on his history, CEO Travis Kalanick has all the necessary qualities to be a world-class scumbag leader. It's been proven that people who...
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You should be able to deduct travel expenses for stuff like that. Gas, hotel, and so on.
I read the post before you deleted. I found it helpful. It confirmed things I heard from former May drivers. But if you don't want it public, no...
I appreciate your honesty @Work4life. Once you get the experience and keep your record clean, better jobs will open up. Just gotta keep the...
20 years and 0.38 cents per zip code mile just doesn't cut it for me. Glad to hear your friend is happy there. I won't waste my breath trying to...
buy and use old school atlas. call shipper/receiver for specific directions. sometimes, they have a pre-recorded message when you call. don't be...
as battery technology improves, it's going to happen. maybe a hybrid version or full electric. but it's going to happen.
takes big balls and even bigger brain to do what you're doing. will be following this thread. good luck!
"thank you sir for all the deductions. may I have another?"