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Yes, it is on my DMV record, and it was in my personnel vehicle. The cost of the ticket was only 110 dollars and a 20 dollar fine.

 

I never said anything about being hauled off to jail, and I'm sorry to say this but according to reputable companies (i.e. TMC) and their insurance companies getting a ticket 15mph or more over the speed limit is equally as bad (as far as getting hired is concerned) as a DUI. These same reputable companies usually won't tolerate more than 2 of these EVER, just like DUIs.

Having his record sealed or expunged is probably the only way he can get hired by any reputable company without waiting a couple years.

Ask me how I know this.

 

Your absolutely right. I called the DA Office and I pretty much have to spend some money to get this off my driving record. Which I don't have a problem with. If thats what its going to take, then that's what I will do. The money for this is not really a problem, as I have a pretty good savings account. I could buy a truck out right and pay cash for it. However, I would like to get on with a flat bed company, and learn the ropes first before I commit to such a leap of faith. My other altternative is to maybe go the PP route, but as mention before the insurance $$$$$. I sure they would smile at me coming through the door.

I could get on with a less reputable company and ride the ticket out, but the idea of working for crooks just don't sit well with me. I am employed, so I won't starve. I just hate (and I mean hate) coming to work here every day. Once apon a time this was a great company, until the merger a few years back. Then everything went to crap. Seems like there's been a mass exodus the last few years.

 

Alabama is: 25MPH over is wreckless driving, and 15MPH over is excessive speeding. Sad part is from Birmingham to Atlanta this is pretty normal. 80MPH is typical in this area. I know that's no excuse, just the way it is. Wrong day of the week I guess.

 

Hey PP how long does it take before you are paid for your loads that u pulled?

 

You got that right. My wife and I go to the Fall Cup race at Talladega every year and people are FLYING up and down I-20. I typically cruise in the slow lane and still do 75 at a minimum just to not impede traffic. We stay at the Hampton Inn on HWY 280 or the new Hilton Garden Inn off of I-459. I just wish I could get a bit closer to the speedway.

I am gonna take some time this year to swing by I20 Truck Sales and kick some tires.

 

That's true. I just don't think it will ever be any different than it always has been. It will be volatile, and waiting for things to smooth out may leave you waiting for a long looong time. Going all in on one truck seems more risky to me than 2 people going partly in on 2 trucks. Especially when repairs need to be done. 100% of your revenues vanish for days- even weeks at a time while you are stuck with an enormous bill. To me, running a one truck operation while not driving is like playing slots. 2 trucks means that at least if 100% of your revenues vanish without any maintenance account, it was because you probably because you just didn't prepare. Maby you killed someone in a past life. I don't know.

I'm thinking that for older trucks, a $0.10/mile PLUS $400/month "no matter what" maintenance account which starts off with a few thousand is pretty much the best you could possibly do. It all depends on the condition of the expensive parts, of course.

The fact that all but 5 or 6 weeks has been "bad" if not "the worst" and I still see things getting back to normal means that I think I can handle 50% of the crap I've taken all over again.