How Many Miles R U Getting?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by mogan2006, Jun 28, 2010.

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  1. groundpounder

    groundpounder Road Train Member

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    I'm on straight mileage, I think our flat bed guys are still on percentage though..
     
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  2. Trashtrucker1265

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    Pritchett Trucking out of Lake Butler Florida, I run a dedicated route and put down 2,600 miles a week. After all those miles in a daycab I'm ready for the weekend and the good thing is I have them off:biggrin_25524:
     
    Trashtrucker1265, Jul 4, 2010
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  3. roonk

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    i am brand new to truck driving. i drive for a large company out of wisconsin. inthe last 7 days i got 153 miles and got to sit in my truck for the 4th of july. truck driving sucks
     
    roonk, Jul 5, 2010
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    jtrnr1951 Thanks this.
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    about 1000 to 1500 a week then?
     
    phroziac, Jul 5, 2010
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  5. jtrnr1951

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    So that's like 153 miles times what ????

    If you're at about 30 cents a mile, you be screwed !!!!!!
     
    jtrnr1951, Jul 5, 2010
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    All these numbers look horible to me.
     
    BoostedTeg, Jul 5, 2010
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    I hope you guys know i was joking. But you should plan for the worst if you're gonna work for a big company.
     
    phroziac, Jul 6, 2010
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    Seeing is believing, so can you please post your log book. lol Help us newbies out.:biggrin_25514:
     
    NDBADLANDS, Jul 6, 2010
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    Awwww Man! You didn't believe that TV commercial did you? You know the one!! It says "Run with the Big Dogz. Make the big money driving a truck!" :biggrin_2555:

    Truck driving is WORK! A lot of people aren't cut out for the challenges that WORK gives them! :biggrin_25513:
     
    REDD, Jul 6, 2010
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  10. jakebrake12

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    The work never bothered me - it was the fact I didn't get paid for a lot of that work that bothered me. I would imagine this is a huge reason a lot of newer drivers who can handle it end up quitting.

    I've never worked harder than I do now considering I'm on the dock for 3-5 hours per night but that's fine because I'm paid for it now.
     
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