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What should I do?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by JHawk007, Feb 5, 2020.

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  1. Feb 5, 2020 #1
    JHawk007

    JHawk007 Bobtail Member

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    Hey all!

    I started Hotshot driving beginning of September, so I am fairly new to the trucking business. I work for American Eagle Logistics. I am having a hard time making money! Especially at 30% because I do not own the truck. I do hauls in and around Louisiana for the oilfield companies like Fieldwood, COX, PHI, etc etc.... They pay well but are not very consistent.

    What I drive: 2014 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn. (No trailer)

    The highest I made in a week: $650
    The lowest I made in a week $18 (Last week)

    So far in 2020 January, I made $1,175.53 (Take home)

    I have a great dispatcher but when I ask if there is anything else I can do? They say hand out cards and get requested.

    So I want to know what tip or tricks y'all use to get more loads and get more consistent check each week?
     
    JHawk007, Feb 5, 2020
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  3. Feb 5, 2020 #2
    x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    So you are on track for a 14000 dollar year net.

    UGH.
     
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  4. Feb 5, 2020 #3
    Just passing by

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  5. Feb 5, 2020 #4
    Mike250rs

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    With that truck and no trailer, you could barely make beer runs for the oilfield.
     
    Mike250rs, Feb 5, 2020
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  7. Feb 5, 2020 #5
    buddyd157

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    you do not own the equipment?

    are you also a 1099 person??
     
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  8. Feb 5, 2020 #6
    Bakerman

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    I need a 12 pack over here, pronto!
     
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  9. Feb 5, 2020 #7
    Atlanta trucker

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    Look for a real job
     
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  10. Feb 5, 2020 #8
    AM14

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    What are you hauling in the bed of a half ton for a best of $650 a week? Slap a Dominos pizza sign on that truck and you can probably make at least $800. Either way, time for a new gig. BTW, it doesnt sound like your great dispatcher is so great. He's eating, you're starving.
     
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  11. Feb 5, 2020 #9
    Linte_Loco

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    [​IMG]
     
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  12. Feb 5, 2020 #10
    OldeSkool

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    Is it really a half ton or is that a mis print?
     
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