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BD69: The Owner Operator Chronicles

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Broke Down 69, Feb 5, 2018.

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  1. Feb 26, 2018 #241
    Broke Down 69

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    The minute I get this truck paid off, I'll be doing the exact same thing.
     
    Broke Down 69, Feb 26, 2018
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  3. Feb 26, 2018 #242
    RStewart

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    I hear ya. If you can go somewhere else with the truck I'm not sure I would wait that long. Lol.
     
    RStewart, Feb 26, 2018
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  4. Feb 26, 2018 #243
    Broke Down 69

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    It's just been a sort of screwy week. They happen, but it sure sucks when you're having one.

    I did send a message to dispatch that I am not pull a load out of Scheibers again. They are the rudest, laziest most worthless bunch of buttpipes I've had to deal with in trucking up to this point. I was so mad I nearly decked a little mealy mouthed rat trying to tell me how HoS work. I haven't been that angry in years. Screw 'em, I'm done with them for good.
     
    Broke Down 69, Feb 26, 2018
    Broke Down 69, Feb 26, 2018
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  5. Feb 26, 2018 #244
    Scooter Jones

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    I never know if I should click the "Thank" button on something like this ;-)

    Hope your week gets better...

    I've been home now for 10 straight days. Gotten real used to it. Might go back to work next week, if I feel like it ;-)
     
    Scooter Jones, Feb 26, 2018
    Scooter Jones, Feb 26, 2018
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  7. Feb 26, 2018 #245
    Scooter Jones

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    If anyone wants to get in touch with their own mortality, do what I did today for hours, namely putting together emergency crisis procedures & directives.

    God bless my wife, but she would have no idea what to if I became incapacitated or croaked altogether.

    That's one vulnerability of being a solo owner operator who controls every aspect of the operation.

    So, I put EVERYTHING on paper with specific step by step processes. Drew up a power of attorney for her and listed every single account with online login(s) and passwords, etc.

    Placed them, along with my personal medical directives & will, into a safe deposit box that only she or my oldest son can access with my death certificate or letter from a doctor verifying my incapacitation.

    Sounds like fun, eh? :)
     
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    Scooter Jones, Feb 26, 2018
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  8. Feb 27, 2018 #246
    sealevel

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    Some time off, great whiskey, and a ok woman does the mind good. Stay focused. Did I mention great whiskey?
     
    sealevel, Feb 27, 2018
    sealevel, Feb 27, 2018
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  9. Feb 27, 2018 #247
    Broke Down 69

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    Talk about not knowing whether or not to hit the thank button.

    It's just been a hard week. I landed in our weakest dispatcher's zone and ended up flipping my drive/sleep schedule 3 times in five days. I've been up against my 70 for 4 days and then today, I sat in a lot or dock longer than it took me to run the load out. Couple all that with having to deal with a total ### hole and it all comes out to a really tired man just having enough. I'll get a good nights sleep tonight and pick up a load headed for home tomorrow. Of course once I get there, I have a #### ton of stuff to do...taxes, some legal stuff pertaining to my incorporation and trying to get this truck all shined up and pretty again.
     
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  10. Feb 27, 2018 #248
    Broke Down 69

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    Just got my settlement sheet and it looks much nicer than the last. I'm compiling the percentages now and will have them posted tonight or tomorrow .
     
    Broke Down 69, Feb 27, 2018
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  11. Feb 27, 2018 #249
    Tug Toy

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    I always get all stressed when I’m bumping up against my clock. Especially my 70. That’s why I don’t do it very often. Not worth it to me unless I’m over $10g for the week. If I’m over that I’ll stress for a few days to get it handled. I still don’t like the way it makes me feel or the way I wind up dealing with the people around me.

    I seem to be able to really enjoy myself at about 1700 miles a week for about $5k. Not much to get upset about on those weeks because I’ll make it home on Friday.

    No way I could drive 11 hours a day, weeks on end and only getting home once every 3 weeks.

    Just shoot me!
     
    Tug Toy, Feb 27, 2018
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  12. Feb 27, 2018 #250
    sealevel

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    Alot of truth in that. Contrary to popular belief there is still enjoyment to be had in this industry. Just a matter of finding the right ballance. One week I just want to go back to driving nails, and the next I can't believe how lucky I am. Lol
     
    sealevel, Feb 27, 2018
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