My First Week Solo

Wow, what a great first week this has been, just thought I'd share I with you guys n gals

I've had 4 trips this week totaling 2518 miles. Made it on time for all 4.

Been running an ave of 8.7 mpg for the week, but I think I can get 9, just have to work at it.

Been running mostly in the Midwest due to some hometime coming up next week, otherwise it'll be cont US and Canada.

This has just been a fantastic start for me, can't wait to start logging some serious miles !

Great start, MrHetzel! Wish I coulda been so lucky. My first week solo totaled 176 miles all together. (I think in my third week it's getting better.)

Good luck on your new career.

Thanks buddy. I feel very fortunate to have had such a great start. Hope things pick up for ya

Hey that's great! Just take it one moment at a time out there.

This should considered to be my third week. First week I made 457 miles, second one 1988 miles, thanks to DM T-CALLed my load(still under me and I delivered Friday). This week going home with 1900ish miles to AZ, let alone the mileage left on previous T-CALL(from TC location to receiver).

Congrats to you. Your mpg will get better as you figure out your truck more. i.e. it's shift points and where it wants to be run at.

Reading these posts from you all makes me feel good seeing that your are all content and happy. I am in a dead end job and have plans to be a trucker. I hope one day I can be content like the rest of you guys!

Reading these posts from you all makes me feel good seeing that your are all content and happy. I am in a dead end job and have plans to be a trucker. I hope one day I can be content like the rest of you guys!

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Javad, I always try to keep a positive attitude, but don't misunderstand. It was a long road for me to get here as I started this in sept of last year.

I guess what I'm saying is don't make this a " grass is greener " situation. Yes, I've had a very successful first week, but it took a lot of hard work to get here, and will take a lot of hard work to keep it.

I just don't want you thinking that any of this is easy.

Thanks Mongo. Yea I kinda figured that was the case, just have to play around and see what she likes. Also, being new there will be a break in period