Traveling 70 miles to your job every day

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by pattyj, Feb 8, 2015.

  1. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    Quick CL search turned this up:

    http://siouxcity.craigslist.org/trp/4854042506.html
     
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  3. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Thank You for the ad but I already filled out an app last week.Its a contractor for Fed Ex..There's quite a few leads im looking into.I'll be leaving here like 6:30 because one job only takes apps from 7 to 830.
     
  4. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Cost of living isn't too bad here but worth more then that.I imagine the recruiter will call me early tomorrow.Of course im more then willing to travlel some but not 70 miles.If I wanted to travel that every day I would be looking at Sioux Falls jobs,they're 77 miles from me.
     
  5. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    I deffinately agree and that's before taxes.
     
  6. G.Anthony

    G.Anthony Road Train Member

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    I actually drive 70 miles per day, but that is round trip! Of course how much time it takes to get back and forth is dependent on weather, traffic, accidents, each day. Some days, I get to my job in about 30 minutes. Other days? Well let's just say, that when I leave my house? I am so glad that I am taking my lunch too!
     
  7. EZ Money

    EZ Money Road Train Member

    I live 16 miles from the yard and don't like that!
    I miss bringing my tractor home!
     
  8. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    I'm willing to drive 70 miles round trip.i doubt i'll be able to leave the trk at the coffee cup trk stop.Thats like 30 miles.I suggested it and ill find out tomorrow.
     
  9. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    I bet you have many days 16 miles seems like 160.
     
  10. wore out

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    For the last few years I have just had to walk out the back door to my shop and either fire up the truck or open up to work on something it's kinda nice. But it can be a curse to cause everybody knows if they have trouble on a Sunday I'm around lol
     
  11. Tonythetruckerdude

    Tonythetruckerdude Crusty Deer Slayer

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    175 a day nope. Maybe double that , and then it would be something to really think about. But , kudos to you for putting Dad 1st. Even if you have to take something close that really isn't what you wanna do for now , just remember all the sacrifices your Dad made for you. I know you will cause you're a stand-up gal. Hope it all works out , well put you & Dad on the prayer list at church.
     
    pattyj and "semi" retired Thank this.
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