wow that's great carlo!!!!!!........sounds like you've got the best of both worlds............ 8) 8) 8) 8) .....(as i freeze in n.j. :cry: :cry: :oops: :cry: )
again....all the best.....and keep us posted!!!! :wink: :wink:

Another short update...

Just wanted to say hello to everyone again after slacking in Florida on more time off for the last week and, to catch up on my numbers from the last couple of pay periods. I'll be back later, gotta actually run and do some work now :lol:

Week 46-6
-Demotte, IN to Westville, IN (hook preloaded tank)
-Westville, IN to Huntsville, AL (customer unload)
-Huntsville, AL to Westville, IN (drop dirty tank, hook preloaded tank)
-----Westville, IN to Huntsville, AL (customer unload)
-----Huntsville, AL to Westville, IN (drop dirty tank, hook preloaded tank)
-Westville, IN to Huntsville, AL (customer unload)
-Huntsville, AL to Valparaiso, IN (drop dirty tank, hook preloaded tank)
-Valparaiso, IN to Westville, IN (drop loaded tank, hook loaded tank, time off)
Gross: $3,426.14
Miles: 3,551
Avg.: $.964/mile

Week 47-7
-Westville, IN to Huntsville, AL (customer unload)
-Huntsville, AL to Westville, IN (drop dirty tank, hook preloaded tank)
-----Westville, IN to Benton, IL (driver unload with truck pump)
-----Benton, IL to Westville, IN (drop dirty tank)
-Westville, IN to Demotte, IN (time off)
-Demotte, IN to Westville, IN (hook preloaded tank)
-Westville, IN to Huntsville, AL (customer unload)
-Huntsville, AL to Valparaiso, IN (drop dirty tank, hook preloaded tank)
-----Valparaiso, IN to Westville, IN (drop loaded tank, hook preloaded tank, time off)
Gross: $3,415.10
Miles: 3,001
Avg.: $1.137

Superior Carriers, Independent Contractor 2007 Totals, starting from October 8th:
Gross: $19,997.65
Miles: 17,227
Loaded Miles: 9,513 (55%)
Empty Miles: 7,714 (45%)
Avg.: $1.16/mile
Hazmat Loads: 12
Days Working: 35
Days Off: 14
*Totals calculated up to November 25, 2007*

Y'all take care and be safe... :wink:

[quote="Cyanide"]Okay, okay, the cat's finally out of the bag :P

Not a bad deal. A few drivers have talked about doing the same. Smart way to become an IC. Low risk. Now you get to deal with accountants and lawyers. Oops, most truckers are lawyers - just ask them :wink: Good luck and keep us posted.

Not a bad deal at all...

Especially considering the cost, or rather, lack thereof! My thanks to all the I/C's who listened to and answered my endless questions during the months upon months of waiting to make the leap..... Maniac, Mike3fan, Orangetxguy, and Paul McGraw. :wink:

Yep, I'm thinking that this is going to be a very good deal over the long run.

Congrats, I was wondering if you could pm me more info on Driving tankers. Its always been my favorite since I was a kid. I start school on Dec 17th with the Teamsters School local 251 in Rhode Island. I called Superior in Springfield the TM said they mainly hire a newbie out of NETTS but Im hoping he will change his mind when he meets me after schooling. I will also try pming you. :D

My only advice to anyone starting their own busines (whether trucking or a corner hot dog stand) don't try to outsmart the government.

MADDRIVER..Can u explain this some more for us slow people...

Hey Cyanide...I have enjoyed reading your posts about tankers and Superior Carriers. I have recently applied at 2 tanker outfits, one being Superior Carriers. I talked to Scott at the Bridgeport, NJ location he seemed really nice. Hopefully I will be on board there soon. Do you have anything good/bad to say about the Bridgeport location?

Make room for the newbie!! Only 5 years OTR, but even less on the message board. Thanks to all for sharing. I was looking at dry boxes only until I stumbled across all of you tanker yankers. Must admit Superior is looking mighty good.

I'm hearing what you guys are saying about things getting slow, which is the norm. If I were to switch to tankers, do you guys have any suggestions on whether I should go ahead and get into the system or just wait until things pick back up?

Go for it now,get the ball rolling.This way when Feb comes and it picks back up your in or through training.