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To drive or not to drive?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by dobiusa, Mar 26, 2010.

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  1. Apr 25, 2010 #31
    dobiusa

    dobiusa Light Load Member

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    I think you hit right on the nail! Once you do it for any period of time it gets under your skin and into your blood stream.. And If..And I stress IF I ever want to get off the road down the line.. I still will be keeping my credentials that I carry now so I can have something to fall back on..God forbid!
     
    dobiusa, Apr 25, 2010
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  3. Apr 25, 2010 #32
    dobiusa

    dobiusa Light Load Member

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    Gladiator..

    Be honest here. Swift is a great company Im sure..but for someone on the newbie list..do you honestly get enough miles to bring home some bacon? I mean unless Swift is able to get me #### near 2800 miles I dont see where this would work to my benefit.. they start you out like .26 cents.. Im no Einstein...but Im smart enough to know I cant live on 350.00 a week either.
    Swift is someone I am swaying towards but the .26 cents is what is hanging me up.. others offer a little more to start.. just askin
     
    dobiusa, Apr 25, 2010
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  4. Apr 25, 2010 #33
    dobiusa

    dobiusa Light Load Member

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    Yes hi.. I applied there.. they said they were not hireing in my area..what?? I think I am going to call them and talk to someone tomorrow just to make sure.. I would love to go with them!
     
    dobiusa, Apr 25, 2010
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  5. Apr 25, 2010 #34
    Hitman

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    How 'bout Millis Transfer up there in Black River Falls?
     
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  7. Apr 25, 2010 #35
    dobiusa

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    yes I applied
     
    dobiusa, Apr 25, 2010
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  8. Apr 25, 2010 #36
    virgil tatro

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    I have been off the road for a year and a half,I spent most of my life on the road..I parked my truck in august of 2008,..I have my 2005 kenworth w900L parked in my drive way..I am working in an underground mine in montana working tons of over time to make my truck payment...today was one of the hardest days in my life I started cleaning out my truck and taking the stickers off..I had to stop and go in the house...I am a TRUCKER,not a truck driver...
     
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  9. Apr 26, 2010 #37
    gladiator

    gladiator Light Load Member

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    Well dobiusa;
    I don't wish to play devils advocate here, or say which company has the most miles..best pay..and so on..for a new driver..
    Some companies pay higher per mile for short hauls under 300 miles or so, varies by company. Some pay for extra stops and pickups, as well as detention/layover. Some companies pay all the above,,some don't.
    As for 2800 miles per week,,,,thats just tough,tough,tough to get...at least on a weekly basis..Some companies (emphasis on some) have or are leaning toward teams. Some are beginning to play (for lack of a better word) leapfrog with loads, or going to a shuttle system.
    I teamed with my son, we had a good gig running proctor and gamble loads form West Branch Iowa to Browns Summit NC. Back and forth. We were each making $900 plus per week..Proctor and Gamble wanted to put more weight in each load, could'nt do that on team trks with sleepers. So now it's run by shuttle trks. As for teams, companies look at it this way,, Move more freight in a shorter time, ware and tear on just one truck..and so on.
    I am in no way for or against any particular company..but reallistically companies that get a driver 2800 mpw. Week after week, are few and far between.
    Good luck to you in what ever you choose.
     
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  10. Apr 26, 2010 #38
    dobiusa

    dobiusa Light Load Member

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    Thanks Glad.. for the honesty.. But I already figured so. I have been told around 2300-2500.. that maybe more realistic Im thinkin. Im willing to run.. I have no real home obligations except to pay to the homestead. Teams.. well maybe someday LOL.. laughing because I cant imagin teaming with another woman but maybe it would work.. no stress, no pressure no distraction right?? And I might as well give up the idea of finding a man while trucking..we all know how that will work out! (But thats not my concern right now anyhow) I just want to start again!

    I wish I could get more opinions..you cant have to many of those.
    All I know is .30 cents sounds better then .26 and a home terminal sounds better then one 5 states over.. but until I get at least something under my belt again.. I will be making 0 cents lol...
    I do appreciate all the helpful and encouraging replies.. I have 3 on the table maybe 4 and I still cant decide who to dive into.. its like curtain number 1,2 or 3.. which one of them am I going to get the blooper price from? (looking back at the price is right lol!):biggrin_25512:
     
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  11. Apr 26, 2010 #39
    gladiator

    gladiator Light Load Member

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    I see your from Wisconson
    I believe Swift has a terminal in Menasha..I think I spelled that right..

    But I know what you mean...hope you find the right fit.
     
    gladiator, Apr 26, 2010
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  12. Apr 26, 2010 #40
    dobiusa

    dobiusa Light Load Member

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    Yes they do.. and they are one of the ones on the table..
     
    dobiusa, Apr 26, 2010
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