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mike74911
Joined: 02 Dec 2004
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Location: Warner Robins, Ga
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| Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2004 10:54 pm Post subject: What is an average cost of living driving OTR? |
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| Alright, Im getting ready to go to school and have already been looking into a lot of different companies, but nobody talks about the actual cost to live in a truck for weeks at a time. I've been told it cost alot more than living in a house but cant figure out why. I already eat out almost every meal. I have power inverters, tv, laptop, ice chest, warm and cold clothes, and what seems like all the other stuff people say to take so i won't have to buy any of that. I have a really good cell phone plan with internet so I wont have to pay extra to call home. So what else might i expect to have to buy or pay that would make living in a truck cost so much more? Does anyone know how much they spend per week or month on just the necessities? Im trying to figure out how much of my check i will have left after i pay for being away from home? |
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Lady18wheels
Joined: 07 Sep 2004
Posts: 1448
Location: near Birmingham AL
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| Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 2:25 am Post subject: |
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| I used to budget $75/week. Sometimes I spend up to $150. (I $moke and keep low carb groceries in the cooler.) |
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datdam47
Joined: 03 Dec 2006
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Location: chicago
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| Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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| yeah how much do u spend weekly OTR rookie with a question |
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Justruckin
Joined: 02 Dec 2006
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Location: SE Michigan
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| Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:17 pm Post subject: |
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What the heck, I'll bite.
I usually spend $150 - 300.00 cash a week while on the road. But that is just me, I own the truck and the company.
If I am in Vegas or Reno, it might be a little more.
Where does it go? I ain't got a clue
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WildK9
Joined: 28 Mar 2006
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Location: Lewisville, Texas
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| Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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yeah, about the same. $150-300. i am a co. driver, but i enjoy being comfortable, no matter what.
sometimes i'll find something that someone wants and get it for them. :wink: |
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shyykatt
Joined: 06 Aug 2006
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Location: MN
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| Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:24 pm Post subject: |
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| Your 'i's are always little- :lol: |
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WildK9
Joined: 28 Mar 2006
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Location: Lewisville, Texas
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| Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:26 pm Post subject: |
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guess i just got little i's :lol: actually just don't feel like makin' em BIG :lol:
(my puter has no big i's :lol: ) |
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shyykatt
Joined: 06 Aug 2006
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Location: MN
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| Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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| i c :lol: |
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Justruckin
Joined: 02 Dec 2006
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Location: SE Michigan
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| Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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WildK9 wrote: guess i just got little i's :lol: actually just don't feel like makin' em BIG :lol:
(my puter has no big i's :lol: )
Wild,
Sounds like you are being stalked by a cat :wink: |
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WildK9
Joined: 28 Mar 2006
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Location: Lewisville, Texas
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| Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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| everywhere i go, there's this, this, ummmmm, pu**y cat. :lol: |
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Justruckin
Joined: 02 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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WildK9 wrote: everywhere i go, there's this, this, ummmmm, pu**y cat. :lol:
AHHH, You lucky dog! :wink: |
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WildK9
Joined: 28 Mar 2006
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Location: Lewisville, Texas
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| Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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damn, accidently hijacked another thread. i really don't mean to ya'll, i just go with the flow. i'm so laid back, i just enjoy humor. sorry guys! :wink:
this is why i try to stay down in the lower forums! :D |
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Rev.Vassago
Joined: 04 Apr 2006
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Location: Green Bay, WI
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| Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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Justruckin wrote: What the heck, I'll bite.
I usually spend $150 - 300.00 cash a week while on the road. But that is just me, I own the truck and the company.
:shock:
It's official - I am the cheapest man alive. |
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jdg
Joined: 25 Jun 2006
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| Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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I usually spend about 150 average.
I figure about $21 per day.
But then there are times that I come home with a motorcycle I bought on E-Bay, but that is not included. Just the perks. |
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shyykatt
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Location: MN
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| Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 8:29 pm Post subject: |
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| (me sorry to BTW) :) |
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