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Need advice.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Red_Head_Trucker85, May 22, 2018.

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  1. May 22, 2018 #11
    LtlAnonymous

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    Hmm. "Red Head Trucker." Possibly a "she." Oops. Lol
     
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  3. May 22, 2018 #12
    Farmerbob1

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    Some companies have walk-away leases. Always ask about what will happen if you have to break a lease. And always look at what you sign for contract breaking sections.
     
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  4. May 22, 2018 #13
    Gunner75

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    I would suggest putting in for some home time FIRST before you give your notice. This way you can securely remove your gear. Many companies will route the driver to the terminal once notice is given regardless that the driver has their gear on the truck
     
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  5. May 22, 2018 #14
    Trucking in Tennessee

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    No free lunch. If you can walk they are putting it to you up front.
     
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  7. May 22, 2018 #15
    Farmerbob1

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    Yup. Higher payments are the most likely scenario.
     
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  8. May 22, 2018 #16
    Cam Roberts

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    Your post is called thread highjacking and punishable by imprisonment
     
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  9. May 22, 2018 #17
    Red_Head_Trucker85

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    It is a 100% walk away. The only thing I’ll be responsible for on the lease side is if they find any damage that wasn’t there before I took over the lease. This was a partial lease only had a little over a year left. And when I got it I mark every scratch nick and dent on the thing inside and out. Fortunately I only live ten minutes from the terminal and I have minimal stuff in the truck since I haven’t been in it that long.
     
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  10. May 22, 2018 #18
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    They limit miles like a car lease?
     
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  11. May 22, 2018 #19
    Red_Head_Trucker85

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    They have an excess mileage charge. That gets paid back if you finish the lease. Like I said it’s not that I’m not making money. It’s family issues.
     
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  12. May 22, 2018 #20
    Farmerbob1

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    Most truck leases allow more miles than any solo driver can possibly legally drive. A good team running hard might manage to get charged for excessive miles.
     
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