Comments By Simon D. (Grandpa)

Wow simon, i had no idea. im especially proud of Zodiac Lives . if you have time, an amazon review would be greatly appeciated.

Absolutely! Really enjoyed it! 👍😊

Agreed.

I was nearly bankrupt when i came to prime but couldnt afford the $2500 to file for bankruptcy! lol

When i went into training, i negotiated lower payments on the credit cards for one year, got a two month deferment on my car, got my car insurance reduced due to reduced miles being driven, and the utility companies put me on a budget plan to reduce my payments. i even gave my landlord half at a time instead of one lump monthly payment.

Talk to the creditors. see what they say. most will work with you because it is cheaper than chasing you for it. but keep to your promise and call to re negotiate. if you promised $50 but can only give $25 this.month, call ahead and tell them.

i paid off $62,000 in debt and am now free and clear!!! whoo hoo!!! My credit score went from 505 to 766, and i now have $$$$ in high yield savings accounts and $20,000 in my 401k. life is sweet.

it takes innovation and determination. i ate quite a few deli sandwiches the first couple of months. even though im at one of the highest paying companies for newbies and i got miles, i still needed to tighten my purse strings. all well worth it.

Plus, many new drivers get wrapped up outfitting the truck with toys like TV and fridge instead of paying bills.

this sounds like an article is needed lol.

I would say so and I would for one enjoy reading it, as I do ALL of your articles.

Yeah Rainy rocks!! 👍

If you like her articles and posts; you should try her books!! All I've got to say is, " Wow!"...... I'm 58 years old and and I learned some stuff!!

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And he's back!! I was starting to wonder.....

........and missing my nighttime reading!!

Glad to hear that you're still crushing it Rob!

Keep on keeping on! 👍

Cheers!

Brilliant as ever!

This should be made compulsory reading at every company orientation course!

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Each driver is doing 3000/week, 6000 total? That's half of $960 or $480.

That's $960/2 or $480 a week for 70 hours of driving a week. That's $6.85 an hour.

Phillip, can you live on $960 dollars per week?

If you and your co-driver are getting it done like you should, that's what your gross pay would be. If a team runs 6,000 miles a week at that rate, each driver makes $960 dollars.

Now the question becomes, "Can I get out there and be that productive?" You're asking all the wrong questions.

You may need to check your math......

6000 miles x 0.16c per mile = $960.00 not $480.00.

Just sayin' .....

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No.... The truck gets paid 32c per mile (Your figures from your original post)....

6000 miles @ .32 = $1920.

$1920 divided by 2 = $960 per driver.

And don't forget the added pay for stops, layover, detention, etc., etc.

"No replies needed."

Posted on a discussion forum....

Hmmm...

'Red rag to a bull' methinks...

Why do you post questions on a forum if you don't want answers? Or ask for advice if you're not willing to consider said advice once it is given?

Sorry...couldn't resist! lol

That's $960/2 or $480 a week for 70 hours of driving a week. That's $6.85 an hour.

Phillip, can you live on $960 dollars per week?

If you and your co-driver are getting it done like you should, that's what your gross pay would be. If a team runs 6,000 miles a week at that rate, each driver makes $960 dollars.

Now the question becomes, "Can I get out there and be that productive?" You're asking all the wrong questions.

You may need to check your math......

6000 miles x 0.16c per mile = $960.00 not $480.00.

Just sayin' .....

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Why not CRE or CRST? Have you been online looking at reviews? lol

Do I have an obligation to go with CR England since they paid for my DOT physical?

Hi Falyssa.

No you don't. I was in your shoes...C.R. England scheduled my physical. Upon further research, I went with a different carrier. So, I contacted the clinic and enquired about the cost of the exam, then called C.R. England and paid them back with a debit card. They were polite, professional and understanding. I'm sure, being a major carrier, it's not an unusual situation for them.

Rob is correct Jeremy. You’ll need to either pay them off or eat crow and try to get back in with them. Thoroughly read your contract before making any move.

I must admit being at a lose on what to say or suggest here. Two trainers and now a manager that you didn’t see eye-to-eye with? Questioning why the trainer has a job? Etc., etc. Not trying to be judge mental, but are you sure it was all them?

Sorry but it makes little sense to me why after investing 6 weeks of road training, you quit. You had to be close to being done. Unless there are other things in-play here that aren’t obvious, makes no sense. Correct me if I am wrong, you were team training so that your direct interaction with your trainer was only a couple of hours in a 22 hour period? What really happened here...?

Really, really sorry it came to this. I hope you give us the whole story...play it back when you are ready and maybe we can help you. If not, do some soul searching and ask yourself some tough questions before continuing. Same thing might happen again...

Experience has taught me over and over again, there are always two sides to every story. Somewhere in the middle is the real truth.

I sincerely wish you the best of luck.

Hey Jeremy. Wow....so sorry to hear this. You're attitude has always seemed so positive throughout this whole process.

But; G-town is absolutely correct...as per usual.... Let us have the whole story, warts and all... As you know; The guys here are fantastic at rooting out issues and giving corrective advice and help. It may not always be what you want to hear, but you can bet your bottom dollar it'll be what it you need to hear! lol

Plus; with all the fantastically committed guys n girls on here...somebody may be able to offer some direct help...even a grumpy old fart like me! 👍You've had us pulling for ya all the way through til now....don't give up on this amazing resource!

Come on guy....tell us "The rest of the story".

Cheers,

Simon