TN DOT now I know

A lot of that has to do with where my home office is because mostly everything I go to pick up is at least 50+ miles to get there

 

That is about an average run coming and going. I do a lot of local stuff in and around NC TN SC and at least once a month go up north to NJ NY CT. As stated by so many here and myself I am limited to volume and vehicle types (no Inops) so all the bigger carriers and guys who are more established with Central can scoop up the better high paying stuff. I am trying to get in with Cars Arrive but they have a 90 day policy and the lady on the phone told me she could possibly wave it but still hasn't gotten back to me.

 

I appreciate that, as well all the feedback and advice from everyone on here. I realize my situation and these are the cards that were dealt to me. I believe my saving grace is lack of high overhead. My truck and trailer are paid for but in reality the value for each of them is not that much. Insurance is high, fuel is getting very expensive, and I am sometimes taking loads that I make just above break even. My goal which may seem to some as foolish, is to build a reputation, and a good one. I believe in this industry image and reputation is vital to success. You could have 100 trucks and trailers and if your business is known as a flop, not dependable unprofessional all those trucks become yard ornaments. I have faith I will make it. I believe I can it's just going to take me a lot longer than others do it. I have a goal to get a bigger truck and at minimum a two car trailer. If it's meant to be then it will happen. But I refuse to give up on my dream.

I am glad I joined this forum there are a lot of people here that are positive and helpful and don't sugar coat anything. So with that said. Wish all of you the best, be safe and most importantly Keep Trucking.

 

I do sometimes put a break 30 min on there sometimes an hour which is what I actually take each trip but sometime i forget to write it in. One thing I keep forgetting is my daily Recaps haven't done them but I don't know if they will say anything about it