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Coastie Going O/O at last

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by coastie, Jan 10, 2009.

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  1. Jan 10, 2010 #201
    coastie

    coastie Road Train Member

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    Well much a night rest can do. I was feeling bad yesterday. After a nights rest which was not much I am feeling better. I read more on the new Job, and it is scary. Fees and fines all over the place, and even states if you leave in a hurry they will not pay what owed to you. So I think it best I stay where I am at. If I can stop GreatWide from canceling my contract. But I will ask to switch over to Dry Van, May not pay as much, but I can least get better loads and more of them.

    I wanted to do Flatbed or Stepdeck for the higher rates, but what I seen not much difference in the pay or more work and same pay as Vans. I'll leave the headach rack on and soon as I can get a second truck and put someone in this and do Flatbed but whom can Tarp.
     
    coastie, Jan 10, 2010
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  3. Jan 10, 2010 #202
    ronrdrcr

    ronrdrcr Light Load Member

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    Good luck keeping your contract. I've seen a lot of great wide trucks in Florida doing wal mart dedicated runs with vans. Maybe you can get in on one of them.

    Ron
     
    ronrdrcr, Jan 10, 2010
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  4. Jan 10, 2010 #203
    coastie

    coastie Road Train Member

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    Mission Complete I save it. Guess it helped the Terminal manger and my Dispatcher both likes me..

    But I will be moving to another Division with Great Wide. Pulling either Dry Van or Reefer.
     
    coastie, Jan 10, 2010
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  5. Jan 10, 2010 #204
    Gears

    Gears Trucker Forum STAFF - Gone, But Not Forgotten.

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    Glad to hear you'll be pulling something a little more manageable. Keep your chin up!
     
    Gears, Jan 10, 2010
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  7. Jan 10, 2010 #205
    benthere

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    coastie i thought you were likeing it at cheetah?
     
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  8. Jan 10, 2010 #206
    The Challenger

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    Congrats coastie.

    You'll be doing even better. Hope the flu goes away and be safe.

    KH
     
    The Challenger, Jan 10, 2010
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  9. Jan 10, 2010 #207
    coastie

    coastie Road Train Member

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    I was and still do but since I have arthritis for 1 and do not have Tarps I am losing out on many loads, so I am going broke. Got to act. I have 2 options 1. move or 2. sell the truck, option 2 not going to happen.

    I like to think I am not a quitter, just adjusting my operations to make money. I think alot about Larry my Dispatcher and Nemo(sp) who is the terminal manger. Larry has gone to bat for me along with Nemo. Could not ask for a better boss than that other than my self.
     
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    coastie, Jan 10, 2010
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  10. Jan 11, 2010 #208
    HwyPilot

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    Sounds like van or reefer will be a better fit - chaining and tarping loads isn't for everyone. It doesn't look so bad until it's freezing cold with snow blowing, and you're up a ladder perched on the deck of the trailer with a tarp on your shoulders. Personally I've always felt it should pay double, or the customer should be required to tarp it if they want it covered. Good luck, and it sounds like you've got a decent shot at some good loads. Keep your chin up, and your tail to the wind!
     
    HwyPilot, Jan 11, 2010
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  11. Jan 11, 2010 #209
    coastie

    coastie Road Train Member

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    well here I still wait. No load again today. But did have a little fun. Watched my 2 little Puppies chase a Roadrunner and lose. Lucky for my Truck they did not play as the Coyote and tried using some gun powder... Beep Beep...

    If you hadn't heard there is a young lady running across America for the Truckers. Well I had the privilege of seeing her run by here yesterday.. Gooo Jazzzzz
     
    coastie, Jan 11, 2010
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  12. Jan 12, 2010 #210
    HwyPilot

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    Wyle E. Coyote........... Super.......... Genius....... Ka-BOOM :)

    Yep, if you get a package from ACME - do NOT give it to your dogs *heheh*

    A lady running across the US for the truckers? You don't say. That sounds cool, I'll have to search around on the web and see if I can find anything on it. We could use all the help we can get -

    Are you waiting for a van or reefer pull?
     
    HwyPilot, Jan 12, 2010
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