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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Scooter Jones, Dec 7, 2018.

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  1. Dec 22, 2018 #31
    Accidental Trucker

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    You made me pull out the calculator. One of our drivers lives 62 miles from the farm. He PC's home and back once a week. So 124 miles a week for 50 weeks is over 6,000 miles. Pretty easy to get there, seems to me.
     
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  3. Dec 22, 2018 #32
    TallJoe

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    Yes. It seems doable now when I think about it. I park my truck and trailer 20 miles away from home. I get home at least twice a week, if not more - that's at least 80 miles on my car. Perhaps, I should think of writing off my Person Vehicle miles, if it is legally possible at all (I heard it was not for a truck driver) but it is not like I can park my tractor on my driveway.
     
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  4. Dec 22, 2018 #33
    Scooter Jones

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    Yep, here's my truck parked in my driveway at home ;-)

    Then again my driveway is over 50' wide at the widest point and 16' wide at the entrance and over 80' long to the garage. I can actually park truck & trailer in my driveway, however, I don't like parking it here attached with a heavy load on my driveway.

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  5. Dec 22, 2018 #34
    Scooter Jones

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    I really lucked out when I bought my truck and trailer 3 years ago.

    I walked into a local business that has a full service diesel repair with a huge lot all secured, and asked the manager what they would charge me monthly to drop my trailer.

    He said "nothing", just give us a chance to service your truck when needed."

    We shook hands and he gave me the gate access code. I have them do all my "B" services and any other little small things that can be done without effecting my warranty with Volvo.

    Heck, they even let me use their high pressure washer bay, restroom, etc. I stay out of their way, treat their space with respect and ALWAYS make sure the gate is locked if I drop or hook after hours.
     
    Scooter Jones, Dec 22, 2018
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  7. Dec 22, 2018 #35
    TallJoe

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    No a chance in this greedy city. North West Chicago area; $300 - 400 per month for a parking spot.
     
    TallJoe, Dec 22, 2018
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  8. Dec 22, 2018 #36
    Scooter Jones

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    Yeah, it's pretty sad.
     
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  9. Dec 22, 2018 #37
    TallJoe

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    Sad...Why? No mister! No complaints... Not at all! It is only a little rougher.
     
    TallJoe, Dec 22, 2018
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  10. Dec 22, 2018 #38
    Broke Down 69

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    I've said it before and I'll say it again here. There's absolutely no possible way I'd be where I am today without @Scooter Jones and his mentoring. When the day comes that he gets out of the truck for the final time, I firmly believe that there's a lucrative market for him as an educator in the art and science of running a truck. $2.81 a mile running the I-5 corridor? Enough said.
     
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  11. Dec 22, 2018 #39
    Scooter Jones

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    Hey man, you're still alive! ;-) I thought I might have "mentored" you to your grave LOL.

    Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
     
    Scooter Jones, Dec 22, 2018
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  12. Dec 22, 2018 #40
    Broke Down 69

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    I'm still alive and kicking. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your's as well my friend.
     
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