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  1. jhead64

    Texas Style Sleeper

    Was this in a cargo van or a straight truck? Sent from my Pixel XL using EO Forums mobile app
  2. jhead64

    Texas Style Sleeper

    Are you sure it's 75? I tried looking it up and I'm seeing 70 per cent. Sent from my Pixel XL using EO Forums mobile app
  3. jhead64

    Nervous newbie

    Josh, the per diem tax deduction will still be available if you are paid on a 1099. Only company drivers lose it due to the new tax reforms. Sent from my Pixel XL using EO Forums mobile app
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    Nervous newbie

    Your qc hours of service screen should show hours to be gained at midnight and also hours to be gained on the second night. Sent from my Pixel XL using EO Forums mobile app
  5. jhead64

    landstar

    Agents call us directly. Rarely do you find straight truck loads on the board. Sent from my Pixel XL using EO Forums mobile app
  6. jhead64

    Need a Reality Check

    DannyD.....you completely understand! Thank you for your positive response. I'm basically just trying to figure out if we can expect to make at least close to what we make now, hopefully more....cause if we can't, we would really be working for pretty much nothing...$35,000 a year might sound...
  7. jhead64

    Need a Reality Check

    Thank you. One thing I do know is that truckers love to complain! It really helps us out having sons in the business, however, they don't know anything about expediting which is why I am here on this site to try and get some answers. I completely understand your warning about rushing into...
  8. jhead64

    Need a Reality Check

    Thank you, this is the kind of info that I am looking for....honestly, I wouldn't mind waiting till Feb or March before jumping in. Really dont want to start driving right at the beginning of winter, as well as some other personal reasons.
  9. jhead64

    Need a Reality Check

    I don't know of any company that will put a newbie in a tractor/trailer without 3 to 6 weeks of driving with a trainer. Most companies who hire student drivers also require that you start with them within a certain time period after graduating and receiving your cdl. So even though we have a...
  10. jhead64

    Need a Reality Check

    Wow, I don't even know where to start with a response to this message...first of all, yes we will make approx $35,000 for the year, that is our COMBINED GROSS annual income which comes from $9/hour for hubby and $7.70/hour for me, nothing to get excited about, yes it is a job and believe me, we...
  11. jhead64

    Need a Reality Check

    I have no problem with being ""self employed" and paying my own taxes and the other responsibilities that go along with that. I guess I forgot to post that we want to drive a straight truck, not a tractor trailer. We prefer the smaller truck as a way to be able to go to places we couldn't go...
  12. jhead64

    Need a Reality Check

    First, since I'm new to this site, I would like to say hello to everyone! I appreciate all the helpful advice that is given here. Now for the reason for my post. My husband and I have been wanting to drive a truck for about 8 years now. Done countless hours of research, but always waiting...
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