without risk, there's no reward.

I don't know how it works for others, if I talked on that it would be pure speculation, but for me, low fuel surcharge hurts. I run very effeciently and my checks have been getting smaller and smaller. I count the fsc as income because it is. So to say I didn't lay this out or thought it all the way through based on a few passages ice written is well, wrong. I've thought plenty about this move. And 9 cents difference is great and all, but the bottom line is that I make less money than I used to. Time for a move, don't you think?

 

I don't mean to come across as crass, but no one on here knows me. I didn't create this thread to have a discussion on what the right move is for myself or my family. I created this thread to enlighten others who are open to idea of different opportunities within this industry, specifically, my journey from JCT to A and A Express. So sit back, grab your popcorn and enjoy the show. I'm not your average truck driver. I'm the kid that walks in and takes over. I'm the guy that pays off a 5 year note in 3 years and 9 months. I'm the guy that runs 5 weeks and takes 2 weeks off every time. I'm the guy keeps his otr spending down to $40 a week. So like I said, enjoy the show.

 

Would you agree that $1.11 is less than $1.38?

 

The simplest way that I can state my case is this. 3000 miles, 8 mpg, I need 375 gallons. When the average was $4.00 as opposed to $2.50, I'd make $.48 compared to $0.21 respectively. Now, that's a difference of FSC revenue of $810. If I buy fuel at $4.00 I'd spend $1500, 375 gallons times $4.00 pet gallon. If I buy fuel at $2.50 I'd spend $937.50. So $1500 minus $937.50 comes out to a difference of $562.50. If we know that I'll make $810 more while the fuel is $4.00 a gallon, but I'm spending $562.50 more, I keep an additional $247.50 that week. Now if you don't understand what I'm trying to explain, then you need someone else to explain it because that's the best I can do.

 

Not sure if you're being sarcastic or not. i probably should have titled this thread differently. I don't think it's that big a risk anymore. Marty at JCT has already told me that if I ever wanted to come back that they'll be more than happy to welcome me. Thing is, I felt like I had to make a move. It's financial life and death for me. Finances facilitate my ability to take my 2 weeks off every 4-5 weeks. I'm not going to say it's easy to budget, but it's simple...just don't go into a truck for anything other than fuel receipts or showers. But, don't worry, you guys will be able to see everything that goes on at A and A Express.