Yes Sir; that is what I was really asking as some carriers are doing that and more than 1 cent. Have Great Days!! Thanks a lot.
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If you have enough deductions to itemize, you're better off not taking per diem payments. Otherwise, if you take the standard deduction, putting part of your income into non-taxible per diem payments is the only way to get any advantage out of it.
At least that's how I see it... your mileage may vary.MarineNewRookie Thanks this. -
Have fun! booman be patient and all your wildest dreams will come true.
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Hi all
Ok, I have a couple, three questions, and I hope I don't sound, well, stupid
First, what is 're-powering' a load?
2nd, I don't understand the need for double-clutching. I've watched a few youtube videos about it, and my state CDL manual explains how to do it, but I'm wondering 'why'?
3rd, I was wondering about tankers? Looks like Prime does tankers but I don't see anyone talking about them. Are they scarce? Are they really hard to handle?
Thanks again... have a great weekend
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A number of times, I've been dispatched on loads that both my FM and I know I won't be delivering. Frequently that's because there isn't anyone else in the area that can pick the load up - so we plan on doing a repower down the road. Company guys are paid for all of their miles. Lease guys split the load revenue, assuming there are no out-of-route miles involved.
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Morning IP...
Thanks for the info... I kinda thought that's what re-power was.
Is it easier to learn to double-clutch if you have / haven't driven stick before? I can drive stick now, just not bigger than a car
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Yeah, its actually easier for someone who hasn't driven a stick. The little clutch-shift-clutch dance comes with time... and timing is the key since these transmissions aren't synchronized.
The real trick is not pushing the clutch to the floor... just a little push is all that is needed. Going to the floor in a big truck engages the clutch brake, and you'll slow the engine. Usually just enough to grind gears and get that "look" from your instructor/trainer.
Gotta watch the tach when shifting - especially downshifting. If you don't rev-up the engine enough to get it into the range that you're shooting for, you'll grind gears...
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CadetTrucker Thanks this. -
Got my 'hard' CDL Permit license today... have until Oct 14 to get my CDL. Wonder f I can find someone around my area willing to train me? I'll have to ask around.
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To get hired by pretty much anyone except a small local firm, you're going to need a certificate of graduation from a CDL school that is acceptable to the carrier you're applying to. Its just the way things are because of insurance being what it is. Its the lawsuit-happy society we live in - and the reticense of businesses to open themselves up to liability claims. -
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