What do you the "other" 14 hours a day?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Steampunk, Jul 20, 2013.

  1. Heisenberg

    Heisenberg Light Load Member

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    The way I see it, the longer I'm on the road the less I have to pay in rent, utilities, cable, etc. Even if you're not making big money, you're also not spending big money. I might be wrong, I don't have the experience to say otherwise, but I personally wouldn't have a problem with long term otr.
     
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  3. 4noReason

    4noReason Road Train Member

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    ya man if you like otr its good then. i just get home sick. i dont know it wasnt easy for me.
     
  4. DrtyDiesel

    DrtyDiesel Road Train Member

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    I don't mind it, I don't like being in big crowds or anything. I don't like going out and seeing the country, I'm just fine with seeing it from a windshield. That's enough for me. I don't need to go out and take pictures and stuff. Ill stop every now and then and take a pic of my truck with mountains and stuff in the background but that's about it. I take more pics of my truck than anything lol

    I will agree that SOME companies don't pay jack. My first company I started with was that way, I thought I was making good money until I came to the OTR company I'm with now. Here I make double what I made at my first OTR company and here I make just over double what I made when I was local.

    In a few years if I'm able to work my way to the top pay scale then the guys that are at the top at this company are making extremely good money. They get paid 4 ways, right now I just get paid mileage plus accessorial.

    I agree big time here! I polish the chrome and stuff on my truck, and also buy the good rain-x wiper blades and all that car care stuff from auto zone or advance auto parts. Buying it from a truck stop is WAY too expensive




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  5. DrtyDiesel

    DrtyDiesel Road Train Member

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    I spend most of my money on a car I get to drive once a month or so lol. $800/month I could be putting in the bank saving up for my own rig now that I'm back OTR.

    I also don't have a refrigerator in my truck, so I eat out all the time


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  6. Heisenberg

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    That would be my biggest problem, I like to eat junk. Denny's breakfast and fast food would do me in (either go broke or heart attack lol).
     
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  7. DrtyDiesel

    DrtyDiesel Road Train Member

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    Haha I hear that. I'm a sucker for the breakfast buffet at iron skillet. All you can eat French roast and bacon, I eat there then I need an IV, shot of insulin, and go to sleep for a few hours lol


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  8. SmokinBoles

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    Watching National Lampoons Vacation now..... Need the rest after the Bob Evans all you can eat pancakes... j/k
     
  9. Steampunk

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    Many thanks to all of you for the replies to this post :)
     
  10. Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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    1000% off topic, but I love Breaking Bad.

    Sad to hear that the upcoming season will be the last.

    I hope The Walking Dead goes on for as many years as the comic book, excuse me, graphic novel, has.

    Mikeeee
     
  11. Y2K

    Y2K Road Train Member

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    Don't forget, the new 30 minute nap time has to be in there too.

    What other 14 hours?; is there 28 hours in a day now? lol.
     
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