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  1. Newtothis

    Can a Cargo Van Team make a living?

    So basically there are some drivers out one beat away from being a homeless person... Wow. Good wake up call to many including myself to always be prepared for anything!
  2. Newtothis

    Can a Cargo Van Team make a living?

    Could someone tell me why or how anyone would risk being broke and cold while out here to work? I don't understand how if paid only 40 percent that they couldn't fuel up to keep warm at least, the owner woulda been paying fuel right? Is it this slow for some that they are starving? Too many...
  3. Newtothis

    Stuck

    Makes a lot of sense and since you brought up the 16 hour clock, where does the other 3 hours go between the 16, and 5 hour break time?
  4. Newtothis

    Stuck

    No John Deere, that might have made it more enjoyable though... Oops this question wasnt for me, still half napping! Sorry
  5. Newtothis

    Stuck

    This may come across as a dumb statement to some but remember I'm new. I would have loved to ask for more $ per mile on my mentioned spotlight to Texas run but what seems to stop me is the whole stat thing . If they refuse my ask of more $ I would be placed at bottom of board with a turndown. So...
  6. Newtothis

    Can a Cargo Van Team make a living?

    That's if you get miles too. They've been hard to come by personally speaking last few weeks. Take in consideration insurance deductions and also escrow if driving for an owner.
  7. Newtothis

    Stuck

    Thank you for all of the supportive information. I joined this forum for advice and support not to mention the occasional good laugh. What you say Makes sense...I guess it boils down to wanting to keep busy just like everyone else without the drama. Having a slow time but I knew ahead this time...
  8. Newtothis

    Stuck

    Exactly why I'm a little peeved! Way to trick the newbie! I guess in my case The "spotlight" will take ya off a decent well moving board to the bottom of a pit, then trade for move to bottom of another, LOL glad to have provided a great laugh and yours gave me a good well needed one too reading...
  9. Newtothis

    Stuck

    No prob not wrong.. It's been slow a start in this for myself, time of year?The margins I consider though are for missed opportunities by poor decision making on knowing which loads to turn down no matter if they are served on silver platters. Why DH anywhere if you don't have to?basically my...
  10. Newtothis

    Stuck

    So agree with the ripping of the map, also that the new guys get the BFE loads dangled in front of them. I was tricked last week myself. Youve been selected to Run a load for one of our "spotlight" accounts came across the QC. Long story short it was crap.. Placed on Houston board as a solo van...
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