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  1. alexmj616

    "comfort level" of straight truck vs van?

    It sucks...especially when your not getting paid anymore to sit in two hours of traffic that should have taken half hr
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    "comfort level" of straight truck vs van?

    Even NYC in a sprinter I'd stressful enough...I'm very new to this, on my 2nd week out and my 1st and 3rd runs BOTH went to Long Island....hated it
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    February 2017 locations and more

    Currently in Indianapolis...about 8 other Pather and XPO vans here too, looks like it may be awhile.
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    February 2017 locations and more

    IMO your not missing much.
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    A newbie question

    EXAMPLE: If a shipper is paying the company $1,000 to ship something and you get 30% of the linehaul you get $300.
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    Going "on duty" for the first time EVER tomorrow morning...

    No, not sleeping on the floor, lol..got to my drop off at 12:45am...2nd shift left at midnight..the van has a fold down bed with twin mattress...had to take the mattress and put it on the load and sleep like that cuz I could not fold the bed down. Not to mention I went from sleeping on a...
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    Going "on duty" for the first time EVER tomorrow morning...

    Well did my first run yesterday...Fraser MI to North Haven CT...726 miles. Rough sleeping in the van last night, gotta get used to it.
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    Free 6 month Tidal subscription

    Didn't work for me.
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    When do roads generally stop icing?

    I would say late April for everywhere in the US, depends how far north you are.
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    Going "on duty" for the first time EVER tomorrow morning...

    The company I just signed on with is literally a quarter mile from Soaring Eagle.......GOOD LUCK if you go, nice casino.
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    Going "on duty" for the first time EVER tomorrow morning...

    Well you guys are right, it is slow, will be starting Monday now..I wont get discouraged, I've probably done about a solid 15 hours of reading on this forum for the past couple months, I know how it goes.
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    Going "on duty" for the first time EVER tomorrow morning...

    Well I signed on with Mt. Pleasant Express(anyone heard of them?), picked up my 2007 Sprinter 2500/Diesel yesterday. I've been OTR with my brother a couple of times(long distance mover), so I know how OTR can be, but this will be my first time out by myself doing my own work. I've literally...
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    May be going on the road for first time soon, what should I bring?

    May possibly have a job as a sprinter driver at a local company. This will be my first time going OTR. What should I bring? I know the obvious ones like underwear and toothbrush, LOL. But what are some items that you wished you had brought, and ended up purchasing on the road?
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    Newbie with a question reguarding pay

    Then what do you think is a good amount for someone with no experience, just starting....30cents? 32 cents? 40 cents?
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    Newbie with a question reguarding pay

    I'm sorry, but I have no idea what you are saying, or even trying to say. lol
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    Newbie with a question reguarding pay

    I'm already at the peanut butter and ramen stage, so it can't hurt.
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    Newbie with a question reguarding pay

    Sorry if this question has been asked before, but I am a brand new driver with an iffy driving record. I found a very small expediting company in Michigan(10 sprinters, 2 straight trucks) that is willing to give me a try. They are offering 28 cents per mile, with them covering all expenses...
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