Doing what is a waste of time, but has to be done anyhow.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Donk, Feb 7, 2010.

  1. Donk

    Donk Have a Cup Of Concrete

    1,643
    9,232
    Apr 27, 2008
    0
    Alright.

    Guess I will document what directions I presently am persuing as well as what is actually going on.

    Not that I excpect any readers, I think I should Note things for reference any how


    As things stand presently:

    Equipment : 1 Iveco COE, lovingly ( in some instances ) refered to as Techno.

    Situation: New management is dwindling the work i have been presently engaged in to a point, where its not viable in the longer term, nor even in the short term.

    Goals: Become more profitable so i can asume a decent standard of living that is not below the poverty line.

    Plans to date:
    Procure my multi combination licence ( B-Double and Road Train ) to open up my usefulness to the maximum.

    Contact a few companies that have indicated that they are in need of tow operators.
    Remain in contact with the company that indicated interest in my services to the oil rigs and mines up north and out west ( Best option )
    Also, will be investigating local work complimentary to the Grocery work i am presently engaged in.

    Hopefully i will be able to procure my upgraded licence rapidly and with minimal cost.
    Should this not occour before I obtain work, i have a friend whom has kindly indicated that he will steer the rig until such time as i can obtain said licence.


    Financially as i stand right now, i have ALMOST gotten back on the level with the runaway costs that were 'overlooked' by a previous accountant. This is annoying but i do not need the tax office hounding me for money.

    Hopefully be writing this down, motivation may be sufficently manitained until i get this turned around.

    Year end goals:

    Have 2 trucks running, one with my own trailer combination behind it.
    OR have 3 trucks running as tow operators.

    optimistic goal, but i will lean on it and hopefully i can establish while vehicle prices are bottomed out, thus lowering my investment and maintaining a better Profit/Expendature margin.
     
    Baack, Ken and GuysLady Thank this.
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. notarps4me

    notarps4me Road Train Member

    10,311
    5,253
    Jan 1, 2007
    NASA HQ
    0
    Short answer is looking for work...:biggrin_2559:
     
  4. TURKER

    TURKER Medium Load Member

    344
    97
    Aug 11, 2009
    Raleigh NC
    0
    After reading your well written post, I think you should open a

    Creative Resume office.
     
  5. benthere

    benthere Medium Load Member

    321
    227
    Feb 14, 2008
    The shomee
    0
    good luck agent, i think with your age an the drive you have you will get alot accomplished in life. are you still trying to get over here in the states?
     
  6. Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

    12,907
    12,209
    Sep 17, 2006
    WY
    0
    Agent do you want me to merge this thread with Bronc's now or later. :lol:

    OK that was mean. Lord I apologize and please bless the pygmies in africa. :lol:


    Seriously man........ GOOD LUCK. I know luck is in short supply now days, but heres hoping for all that you can get. Winning a multi million lottery wouldn't hurt any thing either.
     
    Donk and dino6960 Thank this.
  7. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

    10,677
    12,240
    May 28, 2009
    Rancho Mirage, Ca.
    0
    Iveco COE, isn't that a Tonka Twuk? Vroom,vroom.......
     
  8. Donk

    Donk Have a Cup Of Concrete

    1,643
    9,232
    Apr 27, 2008
    0
    I am, but im not holding out for it any longer. I cannot afford to wait.

    nope, you give it much credit that im not sure it diserves.

    More like a Toaster..:biggrin_25523:
     
  9. Luis

    Luis Medium Load Member

    662
    323
    Aug 10, 2008
    0
    Well donk all i have to say is good luck and we all need that in this day and age.
     
    Donk Thanks this.
  10. Ken

    Ken Couch Commander

    1,768
    11,941
    Oct 29, 2006
    0
    Go get it Dan.. You're pretty wise and mature for a guy your age.. I think you've set some realistics goals. Now just go getter done.. :yes2557:
     
    Donk Thanks this.
  11. Donk

    Donk Have a Cup Of Concrete

    1,643
    9,232
    Apr 27, 2008
    0
    alright, step one

    Booked a lesson for the doubles.

    if im happy with how i handle it, i will immediatly book in for the licence test.
     
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.