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My last year at the old company, things were getting slower and slower. Of course, we had lost a major contract, and were dependent on the boards and brokers. This is NOT a good situation to be in. Even Gman is talking about numbers that would have disgusted him a year ago!
The O/O I worked for briefly got most of his loads from C.H. Robinson. But, he only had a few trucks. Who is going to get the loads when they slow down? The guy with a few trucks... or the one with 30? I learned a valuable lesson there!
As for T/S food. It is not all that bad. I don't like to cook. When I was on the road for 5-6 days at a time, I needed to eat well. I can't live off of Wendy's or hotdogs. I like a good salad and a steak at least every other night. The salads kept me regular (which driving inhibits) and the steaks gave me protein to convert to energy. I refuse to get FAT like many truckers are! I've been out there for 3 years now, and I haven't gained a single pound! I didn't usually eat the buffet, but if I did, I RARELY get seconds.... so, I wasn't really getting my money's worth. Didn't matter. I pay for what I need. I NEEDED a balanced diet.
I've ridden with guys who lived off of baloney or ham sandwiches, with cheese and no lettuce, every day. I saw one quit to take a food service monkey job because he NEEDED to lose some weight. Sorry. I don't want to work that hard.
No, truckstop food is not as good as mom's... or even my ex-wife's. But, I'll take a sit down dinner at Petro or T/A anyday before I will live off of hamburgers. I alternate with a subway footlong every other day. I eat a Wendy's or Burger King about once a week because I LIKE them! If I had spent the last 3 years as a SOLO, things might have been different. But, driving team does not leave alot of room for cooking in the truck, nor the time.
I ate in the cafeteria while in High School and college. I ate at the mess hall while in the military. A truckstop buffet is not much different. Some of the food is not so tasty which is why I usually order a steak. But, we make sacrifices in life. I have chosen to sacrifice taste for nutrition.
What about you, BigD? Do you get to come home every night to your wife's excellent cooking? That would explain the BIG part. I gained 20 pounds the YEAR I was married! But, I have no cook at home anymore, so I eat BETTER on the road than I do at home.
I am only away from home 2 maybe 3 nights a week.... Of my two other drivers, one gets home for the weekends, and the other would just as soon stay out there. Originally Posted by golfhobo
Yes, I realize I have gotten lucky. Jobs are hard to find these days, and there are alot of drivers out of work with more experience than me.My last year at the old company, things were getting slower and slower. Of course, we had lost a major contract, and were dependent on the boards and brokers. This is NOT a good situation to be in. Even Gman is talking about numbers that would have disgusted him a year ago!
The O/O I worked for briefly got most of his loads from C.H. Robinson. But, he only had a few trucks. Who is going to get the loads when they slow down? The guy with a few trucks... or the one with 30? I learned a valuable lesson there!
As for T/S food. It is not all that bad. I don't like to cook. When I was on the road for 5-6 days at a time, I needed to eat well. I can't live off of Wendy's or hotdogs. I like a good salad and a steak at least every other night. The salads kept me regular (which driving inhibits) and the steaks gave me protein to convert to energy. I refuse to get FAT like many truckers are! I've been out there for 3 years now, and I haven't gained a single pound! I didn't usually eat the buffet, but if I did, I RARELY get seconds.... so, I wasn't really getting my money's worth. Didn't matter. I pay for what I need. I NEEDED a balanced diet.
I've ridden with guys who lived off of baloney or ham sandwiches, with cheese and no lettuce, every day. I saw one quit to take a food service monkey job because he NEEDED to lose some weight. Sorry. I don't want to work that hard.
No, truckstop food is not as good as mom's... or even my ex-wife's. But, I'll take a sit down dinner at Petro or T/A anyday before I will live off of hamburgers. I alternate with a subway footlong every other day. I eat a Wendy's or Burger King about once a week because I LIKE them! If I had spent the last 3 years as a SOLO, things might have been different. But, driving team does not leave alot of room for cooking in the truck, nor the time.
I ate in the cafeteria while in High School and college. I ate at the mess hall while in the military. A truckstop buffet is not much different. Some of the food is not so tasty which is why I usually order a steak. But, we make sacrifices in life. I have chosen to sacrifice taste for nutrition.
What about you, BigD? Do you get to come home every night to your wife's excellent cooking? That would explain the BIG part. I gained 20 pounds the YEAR I was married! But, I have no cook at home anymore, so I eat BETTER on the road than I do at home.
Mrs. Diesel's cooking is................... nevermind............. I do the cooking when at home.
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Why? Is that when YOU will make a post admitting your misunderstanding of the .04 reg? Or the many others that you have misinterpreted, or misquoted? Let's hear that one about the Migrant workers again and how they can't stop for more than so much time. (or whatever it was.)Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
I'm suddenly very much looking forward to next weekend....opcorn:
I suppose you'll get your thanksgiving fare, Rev. But, it won't be the feast you are expecting. Better order pizza. Invite Mike M if you want. I'm not done with him yet, either.
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I bet you're the kind of guy who would blame the cop for giving you a ticket for speeding because it wasnt your fault he set up that speed trap. Oh, and i could care less about that little red triangle. Someone going to give me 'tude, dont get all butt-hurt when i throw it back at ya, then blame ME for being 'the bad guy'.
What a whiny little bitch...... Grow a set for cryin out loud....:roll:Originally Posted by Kevin0915
Someone is rude to me, then i will be rude back. Remember that little gay 'golden rule', do unto others..blah blah blah. Rude to me, i'll be rude to you. I dont expect anybody to change their tune because of it, but i dont expect them to blame ME for them being rude to begin with. I bet you're the kind of guy who would blame the cop for giving you a ticket for speeding because it wasnt your fault he set up that speed trap. Oh, and i could care less about that little red triangle. Someone going to give me 'tude, dont get all butt-hurt when i throw it back at ya, then blame ME for being 'the bad guy'.
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Mrs. Diesel's cooking is................... nevermind............. I do the cooking when at home.
:lol::lol::lol:Originally Posted by BigDiesel
I am only away from home 2 maybe 3 nights a week.... Of my two other drivers, one gets home for the weekends, and the other would just as soon stay out there. Mrs. Diesel's cooking is................... nevermind............. I do the cooking when at home.
So... what do you eat while out for a few days? I suppose you drive solo... do you do your own cooking in the truck? You don't like ANY T/S buffets? I do Ruby Tuesdays or Chili's now and then, for better quality. Money has never been an object for me. But then.... I don't have a family. I realize this is not an option for many noobie drivers with families to support.
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Rev.Vassago , 11-24-2008 02:00 PM
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I suppose you'll get your thanksgiving fare, Rev. But, it won't be the feast you are expecting. Better order pizza. Invite Mike M if you want. I'm not done with him yet, either.
Everyone knows I am always right.Originally Posted by golfhobo
Why? Is that when YOU will make a post admitting your misunderstanding of the .04 reg? Or the many others that you have misinterpreted, or misquoted? Let's hear that one about the Migrant workers again and how they can't stop for more than so much time. (or whatever it was.)I suppose you'll get your thanksgiving fare, Rev. But, it won't be the feast you are expecting. Better order pizza. Invite Mike M if you want. I'm not done with him yet, either.
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So... what do you eat while out for a few days? I suppose you drive solo... do you do your own cooking in the truck? You don't like ANY T/S buffets? I do Ruby Tuesdays or Chili's now and then, for better quality. Money has never been an object for me. But then.... I don't have a family. I realize this is not an option for many noobie drivers with families to support.
Yes I do run solo..... I usually get a motel at the end of the day. Don't do the boofays as I got really sick off the at the Rolling Hills Casino couple of years ago. Since I run in relatively the same areas ( ID, CA, UT, AZ, NV) I know the motels that have big rig parking and food or a grocery store within walking distance. I'll do dennys, Fridays, Black Bear Diner, and for some reason I do like the spaghetti and meat sauce at the Iron Skillet.Originally Posted by golfhobo
:lol::lol::lol:So... what do you eat while out for a few days? I suppose you drive solo... do you do your own cooking in the truck? You don't like ANY T/S buffets? I do Ruby Tuesdays or Chili's now and then, for better quality. Money has never been an object for me. But then.... I don't have a family. I realize this is not an option for many noobie drivers with families to support.
It is sad to see noobs buying top ramen for their dinner. I have bought many a driver a hot meal when they did not have the money.
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Rev.Vassago , 11-24-2008 02:23 PM
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Steve Booth.:thumbsup:Originally Posted by golfhobo
Who are you again?
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Top Ramen.... been there. Not since I started trucking, but in an earlier life. I feel sorry for them, too. I wonder if it is low wages.... or too much family debt? Originally Posted by BigDiesel
It is sad to see noobs buying top ramen for their dinner. I have bought many a driver a hot meal when they did not have the money.
Today, I heard a woman behind me at the convenience store tell the clerk she wanted 50 cents worth of gas! WTF? That would barely get her home!
I wanted to add a couple of dollars to that, but she was gone before it all registered.
I've given my share. Still paying off credit card debt I ran up for a YOUNG family with a baby who were sleeping in the park near my home. Times are hard.... at least to OUR perspective.
That's why I have a hard time believing some posters here who will drop a driving job because they aren't being treated right. I know the megas don't pay well, especially during training, but it's a JOB....with a future! What are they thinking?
