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Finally got my own truck

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by BoyWander, Jan 1, 2017.

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  1. May 19, 2017 #941
    stuckinneutral

    stuckinneutral Light Load Member

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    Still a great read, regardless of time between updates. Real perspective of the work and dedication required to stay afloat. Chin up and keep hammering.
     
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  3. May 20, 2017 #942
    Globalman65

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    If you get your own authority you'll be fine. Many Brokers will use you like Trinity, CH- Robinson, TQL. I pull for all three and it's been fantastic. The per mile so in 1 year has been $2.13 per mile hauling reefer.
     
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  4. May 20, 2017 #943
    BoyWander

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    Currently in Mortons Gap KY.

    Have to go to Holden, WV.

    Going to be interesting. Which perilous route should I take?
    Thinking Mountain Parkway to US 23 south to US 119 north.

    Why did I take this load? Why?
     
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  5. May 20, 2017 #944
    Lepton1

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    I know it's a dead horse, but if you pulled a flat I know a good customer in Kentucky that pays well. I use them for backhauls whenever I get a load to PA or WV, sometimes stringing a load of sticks from Amish country or a load of steel.
     
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  7. May 21, 2017 #945
    BoyWander

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    Something I also posted on my FB a bit ago.

    I had a weird dream last night, there were some kind of alien creatures that looked like pancake jellyfish without tentacles and they'd hop around then fly at your face, attaching themselves around your head and would melt your face off. I woke up not remembering where I was and felt uncomfortable, vulnerable, wishing I was able to keep a handgun with me for protection, but I can't because states have different laws about permits and open carry/concealed carry, regardless of what the 2nd amendment says. I'm in a different place every day and sometimes feel a little vulnerable. It would be nice to be allowed to have some protection from the vast unknowns, from some of the situations I could find myself in while just trying to make it out here, but I suppose the ruling elite knows what's best for me, right? But that don't help me if I'm already dead. But then I'd just be another statistic used to justify more of the same laws.
     
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  8. May 21, 2017 #946
    Lepton1

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    Too many Alien movies...
     
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  9. May 21, 2017 #947
    OLDSKOOLERnWV

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    I remember before it was as nice as it is now, watching a portable parking lot take both lanes coming up hill and around the curve. 119 use to be interesting lol. Stay safe out there.
     
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  10. May 22, 2017 #948
    CaptainDaveG

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    You are pulling that way way to cheap. I live in Denver and run to California and back all the time. Now I do produce but always average over 3.00 per mile.

    Be Safe Out There


    Captain Dave
     
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  11. May 22, 2017 #949
    Globalman65

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    That's real good. As I mentioned my average is a whole year after fixed and variable expenses. Like your produce at $3.00 per mile after expenses your below by 68%. My actual for example is a contract customers for strawberry loads is over $4.91 per mile to phili market. But that my own with my sales guy thatvworls for me to obtain yearly contracts with no broker. But keep it up doing well.
     
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  12. May 22, 2017 #950
    Globalman65

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    Spell check error. Continue doing what your doing because it works for you. I wish you continued success.
     
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