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The deal I am working on, will allow me to be home very evening (or day), and still make decent money.....I hope. Truck is still in the shop getting ready for the gig. Once I am up and running...then I might say more. I want to get six or seven weeks of steady work in, before I get all "giddy" about this.
I hope it works out for you Tex. Keep us updated if you will.Originally Posted by Orangetxguy
IF the money was there, like it was in 03-06. But it just hasn't been....for quite a while. Anymore, even in tanks, it is just not worth it to be running the road. It is all about the money, and a Buck-a-mile just doesn't cut it........$1.55 doesn't hardly cut it anymore!The deal I am working on, will allow me to be home very evening (or day), and still make decent money.....I hope. Truck is still in the shop getting ready for the gig. Once I am up and running...then I might say more. I want to get six or seven weeks of steady work in, before I get all "giddy" about this.
One of my main reasons for wanting to be local is physical health. I'm in my mid 50s and I've always been in pretty decent shape but not anymore. I've been driving for less than 5 years and it's taking a toll on me - I've gained weight and gotten soft. The legs too - the legs don't work like they used to.
I could be wrong but while I know it's the hours spent behind the wheel that do the damage I feel it's the lack of "normal" walking room to room and doing chores in a real house that fails to undo the damage. Spending the evening in an area the size of a closet just doesn't work. Days I've driven and spent a few hours at home affect me differently than days I've driven and spent the evening and night in the truck.
I'd be willing to accept a smaller paycheck for a greater feeling of well being providing the income is enough to pay the bills. Plus, there are other things I enjoy doing that could earn a few $ if I had time to invest.
And on top of all that there is longevity to consider. Truckers don't live as long as most folks according to stats I've read.
Kinda depressing the numbers you're talking about. The "coming shortage of drivers" never really happened did it? I guess the right here/right now influx of people willing to do almost anything to try and stay in their homes got in the way.
Again, I'd enjoy some info on your new venture when you're ready. :thumbsup: