From desk to own authority part 3

[Outta here]

OK, post the real numbers and don't leave out your senior citizen discount either!

[merrick4]

Merrick, I hope you didn't take that wrong. I meant it as a positive thing, a different approach. When you're new at what you're doing and have all the resources available such as these guys on here, I'd certainly be asking for as much help as I could also. And I'd need it too.
If you don't, you sink with the ship.
Best of luck to you.
Steve

No I didn't take it wrong at all; I knew what you meant and appreciate your words. I was just waxing philosophical I guess . Too much time on my hands today. Thanks again for your words, though, as I said I appreciate it.

[DaveP]

OK, I'm going for Reeses Cups, anyone want some? I'll post the numbers when I get back on what it cost me.

I for one am betting you have NO idea how to eat Reese Cups without getting chocolate on your fingers. (which over a years time is probably costing you at least 2 Reese Cups)

[BigDiesel]

And by the way. You may want to change your picture. The Dog is in a world of trouble right now

So someone help me...who is the picture of?

Dog the Bounty Hunter. Steve doesn't get why BD has it as an avatar. Pity.

8)

OK, post the real numbers and don't leave out your senior citizen discount either!

Well, lets see. I dead headed out to pick up my load and turned out to be about 1200 feet. Not a bad trip and not much traffic until I got close to my pickup point. The walkway was a little slick from some leaking oil and I could not use my sneaker brake for fear of my rear end sliding out.

Came to an intersection which was pretty busy as this was the entrance to the wharehouse. Wouldn't you know it, a Mexican walker came flying out on the wrong side and I was forced onto the grass. Not much damage was done and nobody saw me so I just kept going.

Made it inside and walkers everywhere. I turn left then right then left, it was absolute madness. I almost rear ended some cutie when she just stopped dead for no reason at all. Some young rookie chick I think. She had "Juicy P.H." written on her rear end.

I see the shipper and he tells me my load is in isle number 3. I turn in but it's blocked by 2 oversized loads. I back up and figure I'll head down the next isle then back up again so it's cool.

I arrive at the dock and pick up my shipment but hit the mens room first as I know there's a scale in there. Wouldn't ya know it, I'm over weight. So I drain a little fuel and rescale and everything ok.

Off to the shipping office and I'm on my way. It's clear sailing the rest of the way although I lost about 1/2 the shipment during the trip. This is very common for me so it's like no big surprise.

All in all a good trip and it cost me $1.37. Between the cost of dead heading out, pulling the load back and the cost of fuel, well, I have no idea how much I made. I know I have $.63 cents left in my pocket, a full belly and the bills are paid so I must be doing good.

[tootie04]

OK, post the real numbers and don't leave out your senior citizen discount either!

Well, lets see. I dead headed out to pick up my load and turned out to be about 1200 feet. Not a bad trip and not much traffic until I got close to my pickup point. The walkway was a little slick from some leaking oil and I could not use my sneaker brake for fear of my rear end sliding out.

Came to an intersection which was pretty busy as this was the entrance to the wharehouse. Wouldn't you know it, a Mexican walker came flying out on the wrong side and I was forced onto the grass. Not much damage was done and nobody saw me so I just kept going.

Made it inside and walkers everywhere. I turn left then right then left, it was absolute madness. I almost rear ended some cutie when she just stopped dead for no reason at all. Some young rookie chick I think. She had "Juicy P.H." written on her rear end.

I see the shipper and he tells me my load is in isle number 3. I turn in but it's blocked by 2 oversized loads. I back up and figure I'll head down the next isle then back up again so it's cool.

I arrive at the dock and pick up my shipment but hit the mens room first as I know there's a scale in there. Wouldn't ya know it, I'm over weight. So I drain a little fuel and rescale and everything ok.

Off to the shipping office and I'm on my way. It's clear sailing the rest of the way although I lost about 1/2 the shipment during the trip. This is very common for me so it's like no big surprise.

All in all a good trip and it cost me $1.37. Between the cost of dead heading out, pulling the load back and the cost of fuel, well, I have no idea how much I made. I know I have $.63 cents left in my pocket, a full belly and the bills are paid so I must be doing good.

8) 8) :wink:

I for one am betting you have NO idea how to eat Reese Cups without getting chocolate on your fingers. (which over a years time is probably costing you at least 2 Reese Cups)

That's just the cost of learning the ropes. You get a little chocolate here, a little there but all you can do is try not to get it on your pants. It's the price you pay for jumping into the fire. Sure, people are going to laugh and ridicule you for getting that chocolate on the back of your pants. They think one thing but you know what's really going on.

I may get some on my fingers but I'm use to taking a licking. Half a load of Reeses is better than non at all. And if I can get it cheap, you bet I'm gonna take it.

[geomon]

Got some time on our hands eh Steve?

Hmm [sound of pencil sharpening] ...63 cents for 1200 ft; well that's $2.77 a mile. Not bad bucko 8)

Got some time on our hands eh Steve?

Hmm [sound of pencil sharpening] ...63 cents for 1200 ft; well that's $2.77 a mile. Not bad bucko 8)

Yes, lots of time on my hands until tomorrow morning. I just verified your numbers and they are correct and you talk about me having too much time!!!!!!

[marylandkw]

Got some time on our hands eh Steve?

Hmm [sound of pencil sharpening] ...63 cents for 1200 ft; well that's $2.77 a mile. Not bad bucko 8)

No no no, thats 1200 ft ONE WAY! It was 2400 feet total and then that figure goes way down to $1.38 for all miles. I personally would have never hauled that load for less than $9 a mile.

[Rev.Vassago]

I just verified your numbers and they are correct

No no no, thats 1200 ft ONE WAY! It was 2400 feet total and then that figure goes way down to $1.38 for all miles.

Way to verify, Steve.

[rank]

OK, post the real numbers and don't leave out your senior citizen discount either!

Well, lets see. I dead headed out to pick up my load and turned out to be about 1200 feet. Not a bad trip and not much traffic until I got close to my pickup point. The walkway was a little slick from some leaking oil and I could not use my sneaker brake for fear of my rear end sliding out.

Came to an intersection which was pretty busy as this was the entrance to the wharehouse. Wouldn't you know it, a Mexican walker came flying out on the wrong side and I was forced onto the grass. Not much damage was done and nobody saw me so I just kept going.

Made it inside and walkers everywhere. I turn left then right then left, it was absolute madness. I almost rear ended some cutie when she just stopped dead for no reason at all. Some young rookie chick I think. She had "Juicy P.H." written on her rear end.

I see the shipper and he tells me my load is in isle number 3. I turn in but it's blocked by 2 oversized loads. I back up and figure I'll head down the next isle then back up again so it's cool.

I arrive at the dock and pick up my shipment but hit the mens room first as I know there's a scale in there. Wouldn't ya know it, I'm over weight. So I drain a little fuel and rescale and everything ok.

Off to the shipping office and I'm on my way. It's clear sailing the rest of the way although I lost about 1/2 the shipment during the trip. This is very common for me so it's like no big surprise.

All in all a good trip and it cost me $1.37. Between the cost of dead heading out, pulling the load back and the cost of fuel, well, I have no idea how much I made. I know I have $.63 cents left in my pocket, a full belly and the bills are paid so I must be doing good.

OMG that is some funny stuff I dont care who you are. I think I even heard Rev chuckle.

No no no, thats 1200 ft ONE WAY! It was 2400 feet total and then that figure goes way down to $1.38 for all miles. I personally would have never hauled that load for less than $9 a mile.

Oops, for some reason I forgot to calculate in the dead head. I think I've done that once or twice before ya know.

Oh yea, and one more thing.

I know why Rank goes by that name and I'm going to take a stab that it's been his nickname since he was a little kid.

[rank]

Yeah not the best choice of internet names. Are you saying I was a little stinker?

Are you saying that hasn't been your nick name since you were a child?

[rank]

it was worse.

Ranker Yanker?

I take off in a bit to Oregon and the load has changed to just pallets of farm equipment and is suppose to be pretty light. Can't remember where she has me going after that but it's obvious she has taken the lead in setting me up with loads and making sure she is linking them together.

I had a personal phone call from the Canadian Customs this morning just going over my application for a Canadian Carrier Code and that seems to be rolling along smoothly.

The broker from U.S. Express has many loads heading up to Canada and she also mentioned Alaska. I said I was really interested in heading up there also so I'll be adding that to my cab card along with Canada when I get home next. I already called my insurance and I'm covered already for both Canada and Alaska.

Gonna miss watching TV, taking naps and walking around this place but I guess I have to get back to work. Just started my truck for the first time in 3 days. Still runs!

[tootie04]

I dont think you can run a spread in the Yukon or BC up in Cananda. I dont think spreads can go to Alaska.
It would be a nice trip though....

tootie

[person]

So you now have a broker that takes care of you all the time? From USX? What kinda rates?