Taking another swing at it

Discussion in 'Lease Purchase Trucking Forum' started by Wickedfire77, Mar 18, 2014.

  1. Wickedfire77

    Wickedfire77 Road Train Member

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    Yeah I waited until my reset, I'll pull an all nighter, although I'm probably going to hit the afternoon rush
     
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  3. Wickedfire77

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    For the first time, I'm having a bad weekend with the company. No fault of theirs . I was supposed to do a round trip from Dallas to McAllen and back . Well , I completed leg 1 this morning, but seems the trailer I'm waiting for will not be in the country until Monday. So here I sit in 100f temps all weekend. At least my AC works and I can shower. I'll get layover pay for this load.( company pays it regardless if it's a weekend or not )
    so , I'm at the flying j at Monty cristo on I. 69 if anyone cares to visit.
     
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  4. Wickedfire77

    Wickedfire77 Road Train Member

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    I'm seriously thinking about looking for a codriver . I don't mind training, but I'd like to be a productive team again. I don't want to post on Craigslist because there are a bunch of crazies that can answer those . Where would i start if I decided to do this?
     
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  5. HomeTownHauler

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    Allright Allright quit twisting my arm. I will take the job at .15/mile with no benefits and only getting home once every 2 months. You could also start by going to your nearest home depot. Get one of those guys their green card and their CDL and I bet you could get them to run for .05/mile.
     
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  6. Wickedfire77

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    Sold !
    Mi don't need to offer benefits...we have Obama care.
    And I get home every 2 weeks or so.
    So when can you start ?
     
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    You get a co-driver? I think I know how this will play out.......................:biggrin_25513::biggrin_25526:
     
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  8. Wickedfire77

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    true enough , maybe go back to training once in a while, that way I know there is an end in sight.
     
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  9. Wickedfire77

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    I'm sittin in south Tx til tomorrow so I have many opportunities to think. Idle hands may do the devils work, but idle minds can be so much worse.
    I can only imagine sharing my truck while sitting here.
    Parish the idea of co driver. I'll just work harder.
     
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  10. johnn5272000

    johnn5272000 Light Load Member

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    Just a thought, your fixed costs are about 500 a week. Why not pay ahead a week or two and then time off will be relaxed no problem take a month to pay an extra 125/pay and your there. Myself I find it easy to pay the extra but a challenge to make up being in the hole
     
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    Nice thought. Ill take that idea.
     
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