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Taking the plunge. My journey as an O/O.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Farmerbob1, Jan 7, 2019.

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  1. Apr 3, 2019 #341
    spyder7723

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    Get enough weight back there and spring brakes alone wont keep them from rolling.
     
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  3. Apr 3, 2019 #342
    Scooter Jones

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    Too early for popcorn! How about oatmeal with raisins?
     
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  4. Apr 3, 2019 #343
    Scooter Jones

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    I have to admit, there's an awkward sense of devotion some of these fellows get when leasing on to a mega like Crete.

    The "revelation" that FarmerBob had in that he gets "paid Friday every week for miles submitted the Monday immediately prior. Crete is essentially acting as a factoring service for me, so I don't have to chase billed dollars..." is just more of the same "benefits" he thinks receives as a lease operator hauling for $1.29 all miles ;-)

    No offense, FarmerBob...
     
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  5. Apr 3, 2019 #344
    Midwest Trucker

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    That’s what I thought too. But no offense for sure. He’s doing him and I respect that. I think we all like him and that’s why we want only the best.
     
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  7. Apr 3, 2019 #345
    chimbotano

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    I rather chase 3.00 per mile than lay down waiting for 1.00 per mile .
     
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  8. Apr 3, 2019 #346
    Farmerbob1

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    The last stuck tandems I dealt with was a rather heavy load. 42k if I remember right. As part of my efforts to break free the tandems, I got the truck up to about 5 MPH, then popped just the trailer brakes. After about a second, the truck stopped in about 2 feet, with a bit of enthusiasm. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the brakes.

    The problem was rust/dirt/salt/whatever keeping the tandems from sliding.
     
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  9. Apr 3, 2019 #347
    Farmerbob1

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    I am only offended when people get uncivil. So far, I think that has not yet happened here.

    I am curious though, in the numbers you ran earlier, did you consider my taxes and payments for health benefits to be personal income?

    I ask this because, as a company driver, I paid taxes and my share of health benefits AFTER my company driver earnings, so, to make an accurate comparison, those same costs should be considered income as a o/o as well.
     
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  10. Apr 3, 2019 #348
    tucker

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    Do you have health insurance through Crete now?
     
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  11. Apr 3, 2019 #349
    Scooter Jones

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    I just plugged in what you presented as expenses for a 2 mos average. Obviously, it's only an estimation.
     
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  12. Apr 4, 2019 #350
    Farmerbob1

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    Yes. They let o/o stay on the company health plan.
     
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