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K9
Joined: 24 Jan 2007
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| Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:28 am Post subject: Working for an Owner/Operator |
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I'm just completing my first year as a flatbed driver for an OTR major company. I'm thinking that I want to work for an O/O part-time.
I'm sick of being out on the road for 6 or more weeks and only being able to shower ... maybe 3 or 4 times during that period.
I want a life ... a girlfriend ... and the opportunity to go to church on Sunday and plant a garden if I want to.
I'd love to live in South or North Carolina, but I'm handing in the keys in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tulsa seems fine for now ...
So ... am I being realistic? Perhaps run one or two weeks for an O/O and perhaps do something else on my own the rest of the month?
What about running Regional or even local? Do very many O/O look for drivers to work for them this way?
I'd also love to drive a dump truck or belly dump ... even Hotshots. What say ye all? |
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Justruckin
Joined: 02 Dec 2006
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Location: SE Michigan
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| Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:20 am Post subject: |
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K9,
You want that type of lifestyle, find another line of work, or buy a truck and trailer and get your own authority.
Mike
p.s.
I have my own authority, and have been in this racket for 18+ years, and am still learning. But making some good money, and I ain't in Texas. The last place I would want to be in this racket. |
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Justruckin
Joined: 02 Dec 2006
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Location: SE Michigan
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| Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:22 am Post subject: |
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Never mind.
Mike |
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jiptwoo
Joined: 29 Aug 2005
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| Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:43 pm Post subject: post |
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| Do you want to try that again; you are with a major otr co. and out 6 or more weeks, with no time to shower, given 4 times means once every 10.5 days. I believe you want www.disney.com, especially if you think I believe that line of bull. This says possibly 3 things about you; #1 you are a dummy to stay on the road that long when you don't to.--#2 you are a slob to go that long between showers, and #3 my friend you are flat out a liar. |
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