When is it time to start looking elsewhere?

My hubby's is getting a bit thin on top, but that is genetic.

Back to your other topic, one thing for hubby to keep in mind when talking to other companies is how many miles they say their drivers are averaging weekly. If they say 3,000 or 3,500, I'd think twice. If they mention 2,500 or something along those lines, it may be more accurate considering the shape of the industry right now.

 

Least amount of miles for the most amount of dollars. That is my problem right now with Schneider, being totally honest here... Plenty of freight, but 3 to 5 days to get there... Legally I could do most of these runs in 1 to 2 days. That is money out of my pocket. The freight pays good, but if you can only get one or two runs in a week, what good is it?

Going to drag the flat bed back out and try it again. God this sucks!

Mike

 

I'd be even more nervous about that flatbed. It's dog eat dog right now among the flatbedders.

And there are some mighty big dogs being eaten alive right now.

 

I know, I have a guy up here in my neck of the woods that I have worked for in the past. I know some guys over there, I sent a buddy there a few months ago. He did $4700 last week. I did $800.

I was waiting to see what happened as I made my moves. I think I will take him up on his offer. As my "safe" moves are not paying off. Hell, my equipment is paid for, and what the heck does it matter if I go broke with him or Schneider?

Here is the rig, like I said, all is paid for. My mainstay was expedite, the load you see below paid $5+ a mile from Janesville WI to Sharonville OH (Cinci). Hopefully things are picking up, my buddy thinks so, as does the guy I would be leasing on to. Keeping my fingers, toes and testicles crossed!

Mike

 

I was lucky enough to get into trucking thru a company provided school, when hiring new drivers was on the downward slide. Some who have went thru school after me, have the CDL but cannot find a job.

As far as the 'facts' you here on here, dont forget, this is the internet. I could tell you, i'm a newbie, in 10 weeks, making $0.48cpm, getting 2600miles a week, and i'm home for 2 days every 8 days out. I can also tell you i own my own airplane, own the Lakers and a $80,000 car for every day of the week. Oh did i tell you i look exactly like Tom Cruise...except i'm 6'5", 220lbs and i'm black. LOL....

I somewhat have my hands tied....as i signed a 'contract' to repay my schooling. as long as i make it thru till 01/10, i am free to go. heck i am free to go now, except i'd have to repay almost $3,000 thats left on my tuition.

Any potential employer will look at your work history. If they see a pattern of working 6 months somewhere, and getting another job, and you only last there 6 months, then get another job.....see where that is going?? it dont look good. put a year in...then move. that will look a little better than 6 mo. here and there. As bad as i think it SUCKS right now, i dont have rent or any utilities to pay on. Just trying my best to knock off some debt i owe. And if i get home for a couple days every other week, i am happy. I have a dog that i miss like if she was my own child, and hope sooner or later, i can sneak her on my truck (or when i go O/O, i'm bringing her no matter what), but i know she is in good hands.

remember, it all comes down to one thing...............

ATTITUDE.

 

Attitude is important. But it has never in my lifetime of near 20 years of driving a stinking truck, been this bad out here. This ain't good, and honestly, I am scared. And my sh-t is paid for! Thank God I have a low debt ceiling, but still more than most. I could run for a week or two and take a few off and have the bills paid. Right now, it is feast and famine. Good for you, and may you have a bountiful year.

The rest of us will see.

Mike

 

Hometime, Have your hubby check out Averitt Express, I see them on a jobs site with jobs in your area..