Crete Carrier - A Year In Review - Fall 2013 Going Forward

most guys do NOT consider 2800 miles a week as good miles...

 

I average right at 2800/week for the year the last couple years and I think that's pretty good miles. Have made right at $60k both years. I'll always take more, but not going to complain. I've had a frustrating couple months with truck issues, but even with around 12 shop days in the last 2 months, I still made 20k miles for the 2 months. I'm not sure what I'd be able to do with a couple of problem free months.

 

When I was there, 2800/wk at .47/mi would have put a smile on my face. 22-2300 was all they would let me average per week no matter who I talked to, or how good or bad I let my attitude become.

 

I've never had a problem that a lot of crete drivers
Have and I've been to the mountain west and west coast
3-4 times that's more then I want to be honest 2 times
A year is fine every time I get to the mountain west
Or west coast I can't get home on time for some reason

 

Since I went to queens and brooklyn I've gotten
What I wanted

 

Just getting up and about ready to take off
Have to do around 500 miles just to get this load to
Portland, OR I should have around 2700 miles
On Friday my last 5 trips have been good
Can't wait for my home time in 10 days

 

When I was with Roehl I was thrilled to see 2800 a week, with my new company every week I'm getting anywhere from 3300-3600, but I have not had a week below 3300 so far.

 

I tell them I want 2,500 a week, and I am satisfied with that. If I get a little less one week, I will usually have a bit more the next. Looks like July will end up with over 13,000 miles.

 

Joe, I hate to see you leave. I wish you the best of luck, and if I'm ever out there, I will expect you to buy me several $14 bottles of Bud.

and if you hear of any great stock tips.......

 

i'll be able to afford it