I have been doing math for the past 6 hours and throughly enjoying it. Some one save me! 
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jormagund:
I am an owner-operator. But I got out of big trucks this year and bought a 6-wheeler. 22-foot cargo van with sleeper. It's a Freighliner and far from my dream truck but what I'd really like is close to $130k and out of my current reach. Possibly in a year or two. I can't afford it at the moment.
I can work (or not work) whenever I want so participating in something like this is do-able. And I think it is a good idea. But I also think the issue regarding company drivers is somewhat more complicated. I was a company driver for a number of years and was reasonably happy doing it. In fact, I didn't become an O/O for anything related to money, but for more freedom in choosing what I do and my time off. I know there are (some) decent companies out there for people who do not want the headaches or expenses associated with being an O/O, but I am extremely skeptical that many companies would be willing to risk their accounts by letting all of their drivers shut down for any specific time like this. What would happen is those accounts will find someone else who WILL carry the freight. Some shit company like Swift will always do it, and pay their poor rookie drivers a lousy fucking quarter a mile. I really feel bad for those guys, honestly. I think some drivers get locked in due to a company either sending them to trucker school or agreeing to pay off their school expense. They'll make shit money and carry whatever shit loads they're told. My point is, there will always be people who are going to work no matter how miserable the situation is.
But I am just being (in my opinion) realistic. I think as time goes on the big companies will continue to get bigger, and the industry will consolodate. I don't think this is healthy for us, but I do think it's the trend. Despite my pessimism, I will happily shut down.
One of the things I like about my situation is I can take mini-vacations and still be ok.
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I can work (or not work) whenever I want so participating in something like this is do-able. And I think it is a good idea. But I also think the issue regarding company drivers is somewhat more complicated. I was a company driver for a number of years and was reasonably happy doing it. In fact, I didn't become an O/O for anything related to money, but for more freedom in choosing what I do and my time off. I know there are (some) decent companies out there for people who do not want the headaches or expenses associated with being an O/O, but I am extremely skeptical that many companies would be willing to risk their accounts by letting all of their drivers shut down for any specific time like this. What would happen is those accounts will find someone else who WILL carry the freight. Some shit company like Swift will always do it, and pay their poor rookie drivers a lousy fucking quarter a mile. I really feel bad for those guys, honestly. I think some drivers get locked in due to a company either sending them to trucker school or agreeing to pay off their school expense. They'll make shit money and carry whatever shit loads they're told. My point is, there will always be people who are going to work no matter how miserable the situation is.
But I am just being (in my opinion) realistic. I think as time goes on the big companies will continue to get bigger, and the industry will consolodate. I don't think this is healthy for us, but I do think it's the trend. Despite my pessimism, I will happily shut down.
One of the things I like about my situation is I can take mini-vacations and still be ok.[Edited on Aug 27, 2005 4:55PM]
carra:
thanks for the info
i'll def hit youup when i have some questions! 
i'll def hit youup when i have some questions!
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kreatinkaos:
Shave it , making people nervous is fun , and chicks love scars 
variety:
eeeh, I dunno, I'm not sure I'm fond of the hair, personally.
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variety:
ARGH!! where are you??? you're not on yahell... damn you! Damn YOU!!! 
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Okay, well, glad to see you're doing well enough, next time leave me some sort of back-up plan as to what i'm to do if you're not around to text/yahell/whatever, cause I broke down and saw the bastard fuck-head of a boy who I let keep breaking my heart.
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Okay, well, glad to see you're doing well enough, next time leave me some sort of back-up plan as to what i'm to do if you're not around to text/yahell/whatever, cause I broke down and saw the bastard fuck-head of a boy who I let keep breaking my heart.
sarahjane:
i'm glad you liked my set darlin!
next time you come around we should do coffee or something! just lemme know a few days in advance
next time you come around we should do coffee or something! just lemme know a few days in advance
kreatinkaos:
United rentals has a good business here in Connecticut too
chaotika:
mmm... bondage.. 
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variety:
DAMMMMITTTTT!!!! so I haven't talked to him in just over 30hrs, <which is a LONG time for us>, and right as soon as I decide I can't take it and I'm really gonna leave, he sends me the sweetest text message
punk:
Would the 101 make me hate Jesus?
I was hit by a trucker once; motherfucker kept on going. The highway patrol officer said that hit and runs with truckers were pretty common.
It didn't do hardly any damage to the car I was driving. He bumped me and I spun a couple times and ended up in the middle of the highway, facing North/South on an East/West highway.
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I was hit by a trucker once; motherfucker kept on going. The highway patrol officer said that hit and runs with truckers were pretty common.
It didn't do hardly any damage to the car I was driving. He bumped me and I spun a couple times and ended up in the middle of the highway, facing North/South on an East/West highway.
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Las Vegas, I fucking hate las vegas. It is a swealtering shit hole full of stupid fuckers to be found around every corner. Every time I go there I cannot wait to get the hell out. I can always find the truck stop there to because there is always some blow hard idiot there who is telling everyone how they can kick thier ass over...
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kreatinkaos:
Mwuahahahahahahaha .... those fuckers remind me of shooting rats at the dump
hearts:
Hey there. Good luck on the road. It is rough out there. One of my uncles has the same occupation and damn! has he got some stories. Too bad your route didn't take you into my neck of the woods...it is beautiful up here.
HA HA GOOD NEWS! I GOT THE NEW HAUL!
That is right fuckers! I got the new haul, I am really really excited, going to be starting it in the first part of september. I got the news about noon today! I am really really excited about this, it means that I am going to be more than doubleing my take home income! Also I...
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That is right fuckers! I got the new haul, I am really really excited, going to be starting it in the first part of september. I got the news about noon today! I am really really excited about this, it means that I am going to be more than doubleing my take home income! Also I...
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kreatinkaos:
I'm holding together , once this week is over I'll be ok
kreatinkaos:
I'm using a Dart Iron Eagle block , which is capable of being taken out to 455ci , I'm going with a 4.125 bore and a 4.0 inch stroke for a 428ci pakage on the first time around on this block . With aluminum Dart II sportsmans heads fully machined with 2.08 and 1.65 valves with 69 cc chanbers , I will be able to run 11.7 to 1 compression with pump gas . I prefer the JE pistons cause for $1000 they will build anything I want , unlike ross , kb , wiesco etc ... with a warrantee I use custom Crower cams cause people like comp cams dont reheat treat their custom ground cams , so the roller lifters eat into the cam lobes . My crank and rods are made by trick flow and designed for 1200hp at 10,000rpm .
I believe I have a brand new never used AFR rev kit sitting out in the barn for a 400 small block , I had planned to use it with a hydraulic roller cam street motor six years ago , but I then had a falling out with comp cams due to their cam failures that I experienced . I called Carl Crower and never had a problem again , plus he custom ground my cams for half the price
I use custom Crower cams cause people like comp cams dont reheat treat their custom ground cams , so the roller lifters eat into the cam lobes . My crank and rods are made by trick flow and designed for 1200hp at 10,000rpm .
I believe I have a brand new never used AFR rev kit sitting out in the barn for a 400 small block , I had planned to use it with a hydraulic roller cam street motor six years ago , but I then had a falling out with comp cams due to their cam failures that I experienced . I called Carl Crower and never had a problem again , plus he custom ground my cams for half the price
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variety:
things are doing so-so, but that's my fault for taking a job with family, ya know?
Yeah, your business doesn't really have a whole lot of 'down-time' does it?
Yeah, your business doesn't really have a whole lot of 'down-time' does it?
evil_batman:
another plate idea for you...trgrhpy...trigger happy
Today was a good day.
I got up early and ran up into Indana, I went to the new company I have been talking to and met them for the first time. They were extremly impressed and want to sign me on. As well I met the owner of the company he took the time to come out and shake my hand and talk with...
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I got up early and ran up into Indana, I went to the new company I have been talking to and met them for the first time. They were extremly impressed and want to sign me on. As well I met the owner of the company he took the time to come out and shake my hand and talk with...
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kreatinkaos:
Good luck
a_vanity:
fuck you twice sideways in the ear... i got so fucked up last night! Was paying homage to the prcelain god for hours. and NO no one was taking pictures up my skirt, because at some point i ended up naked!
Well tonight sucked dick, Instead of having a load waiting for me to go to Los Angles like they were suposed to so as that I could go get my blazer.
I got over to the shipper, and they said that the would not load me in the rain, however it has been downpouring in North Carolina since yesterday, I know I was rolling in....
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I got over to the shipper, and they said that the would not load me in the rain, however it has been downpouring in North Carolina since yesterday, I know I was rolling in....
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sauda:
I'm TOTALLY stressed out. Which means bring on the Ben&Jerry's and Potatoe Chips. 
gory:
Hell-O My Favorite Uber-Gearhead!!
I am 'Poppin Up' in here to Thank You so very much for The B-Day Greeting..I realize I havent been very active around here, But I have been too busy makin the $$$ to pay for the lovely new neck tattoo that I treted myself to (Pics are up...I wonder if you would think it to be a little much...It was quite the de4cision!)
Too late Now, huh?
Hey...That IS Sweet! Are ya gonna do it?
Buy That sucker??
Well..I know I need not make that choice, shit...what is there to choose, your rig is already awesome!!!
I hope that your 'suckage' doesn't last too long...I think theres a 'fuck everyone up' virus goin round...so be careful!!
Slimy Smooches!!
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Hell-O My Favorite Uber-Gearhead!!
I am 'Poppin Up' in here to Thank You so very much for The B-Day Greeting..I realize I havent been very active around here, But I have been too busy makin the $$$ to pay for the lovely new neck tattoo that I treted myself to (Pics are up...I wonder if you would think it to be a little much...It was quite the de4cision!)
Too late Now, huh?
Hey...That IS Sweet! Are ya gonna do it?
Buy That sucker??
Well..I know I need not make that choice, shit...what is there to choose, your rig is already awesome!!!
I hope that your 'suckage' doesn't last too long...I think theres a 'fuck everyone up' virus goin round...so be careful!!
Slimy Smooches!!
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sandman3030:
damn man,
white_devil:
Hit the ground runnin'
Me and numbers do NOT get along!
My MAIN anthem is Terror by My Ruin
That song is me down to a tee.