Maverick
Seasoned Expediter
Maverick: could you elaborate on the 'break downs right & left' comment? Every truck breaks down, [this one was in the shop for 3 days the other week, getting 2 fuel injectors replaced], but a whole lot of downtime is a red flag: it's a crummy truck, or it's not maintained properly.
Also: hotels? Is that like, a regular thing? Or part of the breakdown problem? I get the impression that you drive for an owner, if so, hotels while the truck is brokedown should be his expense, not yours.
I take a break now & then for indoor plumbing & cable tv, but it's not a serious dent in the budget, so what's up with that?
Hi Cheri
How many breakdowns are acceptable? I've been out 5 months with no less than 5 breakdowns. My logs would bare this out. Who babysits this broken truck...but the driver?
Your right about the indoor plumbing and getting away from the truck. It is MY choice to get a second room and there's reason for that. Teaming is tough and I do not wish to spend time in a hotel room with someone I'm crammed in a truck with all week.
Hopefully things smooth out in the coming weeks. However, the wheels are spinning on getting ahead in any way shape or form.
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