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Our accountant told us that to be safe, hold 30% of earnings after cost. For you cost should be easy... $41/day for food, your fuel reciepts (if you're going that way), and any other truck related reciepts that you agreed to pay.

One way I save money is by getting the breakfast buffet if it's good. They only cost 6.50 at TA, and fill me up till dinner. Another way is to carry cash for the whole trip. No ATM fees, or higher prices at the pump for credit. I haven't built up to that yet, but I plan on doing it.

I agree... the head bank dude should've had a red light go off as soon as he saw LAGOS, NIGERIA. Way too many money scams have come from there. Everytime we get one, we forward it to the Secret Service or FBI. Good luck on getting your money back, but I doubt they can do anything in Nigeria.

Remus... I can tell you that most dispatchers at P2 do acknowledge 1st in 1st out, but there are some that don't. I've been passed up in Nashville for a couple of loads because of favoritism, even though my acceptance rating was 90+ at the time. Next time I went to Nashville, I turned down 5...

Hey Race... I want to get a general concensus before rocking the boat at P2. As I've said in another post in which I supported them, I think they're a great income maker if you can get past the dispatchers LOL. But isn't it reasonable to ask our "business partners" for a raise? They gripe about...

Orientations for Express-1 and Panther were similar in one big aspect... both said they had record breaking years last year, and expect the same this year. Years ago both had to lower rates in order to keep competative. Now that they're both making buku bucks again, where's our cut? This is...

Expectations with P2?: "Expect to wait 4 to 6 weeks for your first pay." We didn't have to wait that long for pay, though I found out that everything I send in by Friday gets paid in two weeks. "Expect to have more than a few heated exchanges with inexperienced dispatchers." Yep... I...

I have a good reason as to why Panther keeps the advance till after the run is over. What if the run ends up having to swap? For example, if the truck breaks down 300 miles into a 2000 mile run, Panther would give the first truck 40% of his 300 mile run. It makes sense... but it's also a pain if...

Check out threads about TST. They do alot of Canada/US runs and returns. My dad's neighbors run for them out of the Detroit area, and they say they hardly sit. There are also numerous companies out of the Toronto area that run the horseshoe. The right company will keep you busy.

I found their orientation to be somewhat professional. It was laid-back, though the info was very informative. However, I had a team sitting next to me who got phonecalls every few minutes and were very loud when on the phone. They were only told once to take it to the breakroom. I'm sure it...

RE: My former employer WILL NOT pay me my back wag While you're trying to get the money from him, see about putting a lien on his house and truck(s). He'll know you mean business when he tries selling his truck or getting a mortgage on his house. It also plays games with his credit rating, I...

I hope you enjoy your new venture! Have you decided on a company yet?

From what you told me about your driver, that was a big mistake for him. I can imagine he'll be coming back to you for his old job within a month or two because he squandered his lease payment. Wish you luck with your new gig!

An interesting idea for a class 8 has been mentioned here before... an argosy. I didn't think it practical since it's a cabover, but when talking to TonyII, he mentioned all the basics are under the front hood, and it wouldn't have to be tipped unless there is major maintainence to be done. With...

I'm willing to go as far as getting you a used schwinn and a radio flyer full of newspapers. After a month on the job, I'll throw in a transister radio and a daily slurpee. ;)

RE: Fuel price higher in w. TN due to broken fuel I can imagine the oil company execs and major stockholders jumping for joy. "Oh boy! Another disaster!" They'll enjoy riding this train till the economy hits a brick wall caused by them. But they'll jump off and laugh all the way to the bank. I...

Hey Raceman... long time, no talkie :D I'll tell you where the money has gone, in my opinion. Since I started running in 96/97, fuel has gone up 2.5x of what it was, a meal has gone up $2-5 or more, bills at home... well, don't even go there. Oh yeah... forgot to mention that the companies we...

>Since this is a forum section for the newcomers, most agree >that a accurate realistic description of the business is >what is requested. That includes both positive and negative >information. Especially when many are risking their personal >assets. >It is clearly a disservice for those to...

>I don't deny there are some who do make a good living at it >but there are also those that have their trucks repo'ed . >I'd guess the majority of repo's belonged to newbies trying >to drive solo though . I don't disagree with you there, but I've talked to a couple who are thinking of...

RE: It's the Owner - Operator RE: Dead heading hom Seems to me we haven't given Stranded the answers he was looking for at this site. First question was, is it normal to deadhead back to Detroit after a long run and I answered no. His other question was if there were other companies he should...