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Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by Joystick, Apr 17, 2009.

  1. Apr 17, 2009 #1
    Joystick

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    Hello everyone. I'm new to this site and wanted to jump right in and introduce myself. I am a 36 yr old fellow truck driver and I've been driving for 3 yrs now. I'm currently with a company but I am looking for something else/better. After being a company driver for 2 1/2 yrs with MBM, I decided to do the lease option deal. I sure wish someone warned me about it before I left my "better paying job" with less responsibilities.

    With the company I am leasing a truck with, I am only running enough loads to pay for fuel, maintenance, and a $2,000 mo truck payment on a 3 yr lease. VERY LITTLE money for my own personal bills.(Definately not enough) They keep saying it will get better, BUT with a maintenance bill steay increasing (already at $1500), I'm wondering should I just get out while I still BARELY have my head above water?

    Is it wanting too much to find a truck driving job where I'm not gone from home to much and still make a little money out of Rocky Mount, NC or surrounding areas?

    Any suggestions
     
    Joystick, Apr 17, 2009
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  3. Apr 17, 2009 #2
    WiseOne

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    Hi, Joystick, Welcome to our Truckers Forum! We hope you enjoy your stay and please read our RULES. Please remember, you are NEVER allowed to post e-mails, ad links, trucking company links, personal site links, and such ANYWHERE in this forum. Thanks for understanding! We hope to help you and get to know you soon! Thanks, Joystick!

    Joystick, do you have a question about how to do something? Try our FAQ section or you can PM me or a Moderator (50 posts not required to PM a Mod) to ask a question! Also, you can read through our Truckers Forum Information Center!

    Also remember to get your 2009 Truckers Report Calendar AND show your love for truckers with your new Truckers Report Legal Stamps! This helps us to keep this place alive, thanks!
     
    WiseOne, Apr 17, 2009
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  4. Apr 18, 2009 #3
    Lil Blue Pony

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    hey there joystick welcome to the group..go to the threads and ask questions the people are more that willing to answere of submit a new thread if ya need to be more specific...best of luck
     
    Lil Blue Pony, Apr 18, 2009
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  5. Apr 18, 2009 #4
    jess-juju

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    Welcome to the Forum Joystick!

    Its tough for almost everyone right now.
     
    jess-juju, Apr 18, 2009
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