Where's the money??

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by freightrunner, Jan 5, 2013.

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  1. Jan 5, 2013 #1
    freightrunner

    freightrunner Heavy Load Member

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    I've tried intermodal and dry van. I'm trying to stay in state but these 300-1k checks a week isn't cutting it. How can I make more money by staying In Ga. Al. Fl. Sc. and Tn. and be home nightly??
     
    freightrunner, Jan 5, 2013
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  3. Jan 5, 2013 #2
    VisionLogistics

    VisionLogistics Road Train Member

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    Choose one.
     
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  4. Jan 5, 2013 #3
    Professional-Trucker

    Professional-Trucker Heavy Load Member

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    You can't. Unless you cover more miles and take on a student.
     
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  5. Jan 5, 2013 #4
    soopercrew82

    soopercrew82 Bobtail Member

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    geez!!! ur making $300 to $1000 a week and home every night, and ur complaining? u gota look at the big picture driver! u making $1200 to $4000 a mo. and home alot! thats pretty good!
     
    soopercrew82, Jan 5, 2013
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  7. Jan 5, 2013 #5
    BigBadBill

    BigBadBill Bullishly Optimistic

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    I never say can't but GA is tough market. Good luck
     
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  8. Jan 5, 2013 #6
    Mrfasttrack

    Mrfasttrack Light Load Member

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    Try running containers out of savanah?
     
    Mrfasttrack, Jan 5, 2013
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  9. Jan 5, 2013 #7
    muledriver

    muledriver Light Load Member

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    Flat bed and specialized freight look for a dedicated job out of a distribution center near you or a tanker job .
     
    muledriver, Jan 5, 2013
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  10. Jan 5, 2013 #8
    Oscar the KW

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    I can't believe how bad GA has become.
     
    Oscar the KW, Jan 5, 2013
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  11. Jan 5, 2013 #9
    bigfoot350

    bigfoot350 Bobtail Member

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    What part of GA you in
     
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  12. Jan 5, 2013 #10
    rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    Atlanta area is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna git.
     
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