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SOMEONE said it couldn't be done...

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by windsmith, May 18, 2012.

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  1. Jun 3, 2012 #101
    MNdriver

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    In other words....


    reality set in for you and you ain't makin' nearly as much as you thought.
     
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  3. Jun 3, 2012 #102
    DirtyBob

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    Doesn't appear to have yet. Still seems to think downtime for maintenance, cheap freight and a short week will be a one time deal.
     
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  4. Jun 4, 2012 #103
    ironpony

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    And then there's the freight cycle... OP still has those rose-colored glasses on.
     
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  5. Jun 4, 2012 #104
    MNdriver

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    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO....................not freight cycle....that'll never happen....


    or changing weather or seasons.
     
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  7. Jun 4, 2012 #105
    windsmith

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    I certainly understand that there will be ups and downs, but so far my income is far above what I'd have earned had I chose to work for one of the 'majors'. Plus, I don't have to team or ride with a trainer, and I don't have to deal with all the corporate 'big company' BS that we all just love SOOOOOO much!

    So, I delivered my weekend load this morning, then d/h 50 miles to pick up a 440 mile load delivering tomorrow that pays me $343.75. That, plus the load I dropped this morning will put this week at $518.75 after delivery tomorrow morning.
     
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  8. Jun 4, 2012 #106
    Jorihe84

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    Your calculating net earnings. Your take home is where it counts. Subtract your 35% and let us know.
     
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  9. Jun 4, 2012 #107
    ironpony

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    Not so much. 44k is about average - not "far above" - and you're basing this on the high-water portion of the year. I'd say you're counting your eggs before their laid.
     
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  10. Jun 4, 2012 #108
    Gizmo_Man

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    i say let him talk the talk...later on, we will all see he cannot walk the walk....
     
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  11. Jun 4, 2012 #109
    windsmith

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    Oh, such negativity. So many sheeple in the world that never venture outside of their comfortable little routines, always mumbling about something that can't be done.
     
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  12. Jun 4, 2012 #110
    Tazz

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    He found something that works for him. Why does that bother people so much? Yeah his earnings are not gonna be what he was projecting, that does not effect anyone else. He got advice about withholding and plans on doing it. He will probably be right in the ball park with a second year driver when total compensation is figured.

    I would say he better be making quarterlies or their gonna twist his testicles in a vice. But if he is happy with his choice.......

    Good on ya I say.
     
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