[gmh]

Another former IT'er.

I'm making .34 cpm and getting about 2400 miles per week so far.

I prefer the seat on my K1200LT to my air ride seat, but I've never put a 600 mile day on the bike

You're not a paid tourist. That's what these cut-rate McMega haulers tell you to get you behind their wheels. It's a J-O-B "job"...one that doesn't pay well when you add up all the unpaid time and freebies expected of you.

OTR trucking will soon be overrun by illegals when your government sells out the American working man once again. Think $.28 cpm is low now? You ain't seen nothing yet!

[pred8tr]

Originally Posted by gmh

Another former IT'er.

I'm making .34 cpm and getting about 2400 miles per week so far.

I prefer the seat on my K1200LT to my air ride seat, but I've never put a 600 mile day on the bike

Awesome! The longest distance I've done on my CB750 in less than 24 hours is just over 1000. Me and 3 other riders in my group wanted the Iron butt moniker. BMW's are nice. I am thinking about a R1200GS Adventure or Buell Ulysses but that requires I get a job first.

[gmh]

That K1200lt is the only thing I have left after my divorce. I keep it in a van down by the river. I get to look at it every 6 weeks or so.

[honestashol]

Originally Posted by Evinrude

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[Rev.Vassago]

Originally Posted by pred8tr

What would be ideal for me is to be able to drive from point A to point B. hopefully have a few days at point B to myself. Then go from point B to point C. Spend a few days there. etc...

Is that unrealistic? If I have any kind time off AT the destination the route is fine.

That's very unrealistic. First off, that piece of equipment that you are driving needs to constantly be making the company who owns it money, or it does them no good. Depending upon the company you drive for, you may find them pushing you to drive well beyond what is even legal, so the chances of them allowing you to take a few days off after every trip isn't going to happen.

Secondly, you are driving a vehicle that is over 70 feet long. When you do have time off, it is going to be at a truck stop, because that's the only place you are going to be able to park without the possibility of getting towed (yes, there are exceptions, but for the most part truck stops, shippers, and receivers are all you have). If you want to get out of that truck stop, you're going to have to rent a car. The logistics of that may be very difficult, as car rental places don't normally build next to truck stops.

[LARM]

Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago

If you want to get out of that truck stop, you're going to have to rent a car. The logistics of that may be very difficult, as car rental places don't normally build next to truck stops.

I've always wondered why someone hasn't opened up a small line of rental car places next to/in truck stops. It seems like such an easy money maker.

[Walking Eagle]

Larm, didn't bother to read the whole thread but How Long Have You Been In Trucking ???
Few drivers can take "3 or 4" days at the end of a trip, I can because of what I haul and Vassago can because he is independantly wealthy But most guys have to keep the wheels turning to make bills at the end of the month.
If you are looking at this as a "Paid tourist" forget it, ain't gona work.

[Walking Eagle]

Oh, and Enterprise will come to the truck stop and drop off or pick up a car, use them a lot. Have to have an A1 CC though.

[LARM]

Originally Posted by Walking Eagle

Larm, didn't bother to read the whole thread but How Long Have You Been In Trucking ???

I've been at it coming up on two years now. Still a rookie. I typically stay ou 4-6 weeks at a time, looking to get something that gets me home every weekend or better when I hit the 2 year mark. I've used enterprise in Columbus, Ohio a few times. Wish more car rental places would pick you up.