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Well, went to leave reno for Oakland this morning, and the darn truck wouldn't turn over.. Had it jumped, now at KW getting a new starter put on the ol girl..

 

Thats basically 7 weeks out. So is that by choice or is that a norm with lst? I have no problem with staying out and i have been out 8 weeks straight when i was a lease purchase puck. But that seems a bit much for a company guy?

Just curious and i know it varies with miles but what is the avg pay per week? I now normally bring in between $900 to $1250 per week hauling oil and i am home every night. But i miss the otr and i want some flatbed experience. So i am torn between staying where i am and going to lst. I am saving to buy my own truck next year. But i do not want to go to lst and stay out 6 to 8 weeks and make the same money? I appreciate the feedback!

 

I just started with LST, I haven't been paid yet so I can't comment in how much you'll make, but home time will depend on where you live. I live in Florida, I'll be out 8-9 weeks then go home for a few days. I was told to expect to be out a minimum of two months because of where I live. That's from my dispatcher, I don't have a problem with it. I missed OTR too which is why Im back out here, and I missed flatbed. I know one thing, once you get up in the ranks here you will make good money. As a company driver your paid twice a month instead of every week though.

I'm going to save my money and buy a truck then lease it on, I'm in a long nose Pete and once they take that from me and put me in a brand new truck, I'll have hood fever again haha.

 

DD , what kind of flats do they have? Any steps.......?

 

Regular flats, 48' spread axles, 48' tri axles, 53' spread axles.

Step decks, RGNs, stretch trailers, and about 8-10 other kind I've never seen before. I've seen some up to 12 axles, possibly more.

They do a lot of heavy haul and oversize.

 

That's purely by choice. I like to be home when I can see my son, which is usually holidays, so that's when I shoot for.

You can easily bring home $1200 a week. All depends on how badly you want to hustle and if permits go fairly smoothly. Dispatchers can have a say in that too, but if you're running and running good, no dispatcher will intentionally get in the way.

 

well put down 680 today and finna kick this cat stuff off in Clayton, NC early am then head over to Goose Creek, SC for some aluminum ingots going back to south Texas. Won't be able to get that off till day after Memorial day, ok since I'm gonna have to stop and get the APU serviced somewhere anyway.

 

Finally got loaded, 7 hours of waiting I'm Rotan, TX I got loaded and drove a whole 35 miles down to Sweetwater. Staying at the loves tonight, was supposed to deliver at 730 tomorrow, looking more like 1230. Sent in a message to dispatch about it, no reply yet, hopefully it'll be alright...

Anyway. I'm waiting in a shower, might as well grab some Arby's

 

Hey, I got a whopping 143 miles behind me today! Stupid starter threw a wrench all up in my plans.. Oh well, pick up in Oakland first thing in the morning and try to get out to the mine before 1500... Do able, if I get loaded in a timely manner.. Hahaha hahaha!!!