Eventually, I intend to be an owner-op on 1099. For now, I need a company truck to make work happen. My net is sufficient, even if I don't get a...
Ex.: This job I'm on now will net me ~$1500 for 3 days of work, post tax. I haven't posted here in a while, but I drive for an Atlas Van Lines agent.
My paychecks make it worthwhile, and I can always get an advance, but technically no I don't get directly reimbursed.
I've been fastidiously documenting all non-reimbursed expenses, especially when hiring third-party labor (lumpers), but I am a W2 employee driving...
Have done a couple more commission jobs since this. There is a LOT to learn even for a six-year mover like me as far as juggling paperwork,...
Option 1: Stand couch on end and turn as you lift. Option 2: Forget the steps, wrap straps on the couch and haul it over the banister.
My own observations of van line drivers and o/o's coming through the yard is something like this: Most common - Freightliner, Volvo,...
"I am very recently divorced, have no kids [...] I have literally nothing keeping me in this area [...] Am I insane for thinking of getting into...
I like the attitude and driver skills definitely matter more than equipment selection, but at a certain point geometry will just say "no" to what...
Anyone have additional insight/experience to share? Maneuverability Ergonomics Fuel mileage Decent power What would be your top picks for modern...
Apparently I wouldn't be the first: Moving Special Items, Pianos, Antiques | Atlas Van Lines "Atlas has even used a helicopter to move to and...
Discussing with coworkers, it sounds like Volvo is starting to take more points, with the caveat that the iShift makes climbing hills miserable....
As I mentioned elsewhere, after quite a bit of struggle I finally got Atlas qualified (that is, certified to do interstate household moves for...
This is pretty much my whole career motto, well said.
Been thinking and reading on this more. Of course, there's a lot of debate on these kind of topics in the trucking world and a lot of personal...
Where are you located? Federal minimum in the US is $7.25/hr. 70 hours at 40 regular, 30 overtime is $627.50 gross. But you are onto something....
[ATTACH] The Compromisemobile.
Factor in stopping for 90 minutes to charge 80% in the middle of every day. How is that going to affect your gross?
Yeah, I met one driver from Ohio who pulled up in an Argosy, it looked like a spaceship to us movers who are much more used to seeing super...
@roundhouse how did you like working for NAVL?
