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Old 07-01-2008, 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by belpre122
Matt... Pay particular attention to what Tobytob is telling you. This job will not only require, but will hinge upon your paying attention to details. Keep your mind on the job.

This is your ticket out of languishing within the irregular-route coolie carrier OTR industry.

Concentrate totally on becoming proficient at the job at hand. Absolutely no distractions. None!

Keep us posted. I'm rooting for ya brother.
Most definitely. I am going to dedicate myself 100% to every aspect required.
 
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Old 07-01-2008, 05:13 PM
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Well it looks like I will be hauling cars! Working for an indy owner op. Truck is a freightliner argosy cab over, will be a bit of getting used to I guess being used to conventionals. Although it looks like it will be a lot easyer to work with compared to a conventional car hauler. It's a 4 and 4 enclosed. I'm used to dry van so this will be a new experience for me.
I think that's and old SWIFT/ Blue thunder truck. If it's a white tractor with blue curtains and a white bubble its one of theirs'.
 
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Old 07-02-2008, 02:27 AM
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I'm fairly certain it is not an old swifty truck.
 
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Old 07-03-2008, 03:09 AM
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Don't wear your keys on your belt and leave the phone out of the truck. Little scratches add up. I've hauled my share of cars with United.
 
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If you're working for an owner operatore (as opposed to working for the company s/he's leased to) be sure you're getting paid what you're worth- and DON'T DAMAGE CARS! You won't be a car hauler for long if you damage cars. Many o/o who pay a driver don't pay that driver competetive rates because they simply can't. Just a little food for thought.
 
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Old 07-03-2008, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by tweety bird
If you're working for an owner operatore (as opposed to working for the company s/he's leased to) be sure you're getting paid what you're worth- and DON'T DAMAGE CARS! You won't be a car hauler for long if you damage cars. Many o/o who pay a driver don't pay that driver competetive rates because they simply can't. Just a little food for thought.
Yeah good advice, he isn't actually leased onto anyone, independent o/o. So there is no middle man, and I have to say the pay options I was given are pretty attractive so I am not complaining .
 
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Originally Posted by matcat
Well it looks like I will be hauling cars! Working for an indy owner op. Truck is a freightliner argosy cab over, will be a bit of getting used to I guess being used to conventionals. Although it looks like it will be a lot easyer to work with compared to a conventional car hauler. It's a 4 and 4 enclosed. I'm used to dry van so this will be a new experience for me.
I drive an Argosy. i like it ok. what powerplant you got in there?
they are easy to drive. climbing in and out of them on a windy day sucks. the door want to close on you from the wind when your trying to climb in
 
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