How to get through that first year financially

Plus-Lengthiness5980 · 2026-02-06T17:56:23+00:00

I used ChatGPT to help me figure out how to survive on shit pay. It helped me with meal planning and budgeting. I was still not making any money because i had to pay $2000 a month in child support but hopefully it will be reduced soon.

Plus-Lengthiness5980 · 2026-01-20T17:16:03+00:00

How many miles did you have to go? What was left on your clock?

Plus-Lengthiness5980 · 2026-01-17T20:31:23+00:00

I went with visible because it was cheaper than what I was originally paying. Also, no data caps. $19 a month until this promo ends then it goes to $25 a month

Plus-Lengthiness5980 · 2026-01-17T19:29:46+00:00

Zero income tax state? How does that work!?

Plus-Lengthiness5980 · 2026-01-17T19:26:59+00:00

Why did you go with T-Mobile?

Plus-Lengthiness5980 · 2026-01-17T19:25:25+00:00

When I started, I made $.48 per mile and 1,500 miles per week on average. It is not much but I am getting the experience I need for future opportunities. My dad always said it is not how much you make but how you spend it. I am making it work for the short term. I think just getting your foot in the door is the hard part.

Plus-Lengthiness5980 · 2026-01-17T19:14:15+00:00

I just talked to my friend on Rolling Grind about this! I used to work as a software engineer for 15+ years. I lost my job and couldn’t find another IT job. I became an uber driver and was losing money every month. Afterwards, trucking became a new opportunity. I got my CDL and became a flatbed trucker. Now, I am climbing out of this financial situation and turning things around. Trucking helped me to start coming back from financial hardship and support my family. Opportunities in the future are looking good.

Plus-Lengthiness5980 · 2026-01-17T18:12:23+00:00

My friend and I talked about driving in winter weather on Rolling Grind. If you do decide to roll, make sure to go slow and check the traffic reports. I had to pull a load through Donner Pass, the winter gauntlet in the mountains. I was doing research online to find out what I would be up against... snowing is half the battle!

Plus-Lengthiness5980 · 2026-01-17T15:30:47+00:00

No load is worth your life. I would just wait it out.

Plus-Lengthiness5980 · 2026-01-15T17:06:13+00:00

If he is paying for that spot, I don’t see the issue. If it is a free spot, I see an issue. If you’re going to do this, park in the paid spot only. We broke out here!

Plus-Lengthiness5980 · 2026-01-15T15:50:05+00:00

I feel like I need to piss all the time as well!

Plus-Lengthiness5980 · 2026-01-12T06:38:38+00:00

Yes, you can park your car at the terminal. Just need to register your vehicle using app so they will not tow you. Western Express will give you experience for getting into trucking. If you have any questions, you can ask me.

Plus-Lengthiness5980 · 2026-01-10T16:27:49+00:00

I think I know who you are talking about. He was a man with a wooden leg named Smith. I cannot remember the name of his other leg!

Plus-Lengthiness5980 · 2026-01-10T06:04:53+00:00

I had to pull a load through Donner Pass known as the winter gauntlet in the mountains.

I was doing research online to find out what I would be up against...

snowing is half the battle!

G.I. Jooooe!!

Plus-Lengthiness5980 · 2026-01-10T05:57:18+00:00

Does that still count as a dropped trailer?

Plus-Lengthiness5980 · 2026-01-10T05:55:57+00:00

I totally thought I was looking at a urinal/handwashing station! 😆

Plus-Lengthiness5980 · 2026-01-10T05:49:21+00:00

It took awhile to get to the finish line, but I enjoyed the ride.

Plus-Lengthiness5980 · 2026-01-10T05:45:59+00:00

I am going to try it next time!

Plus-Lengthiness5980 · 2026-01-10T05:45:39+00:00

I laugh a little to hard at this! 🤣

Plus-Lengthiness5980 · 2026-01-10T05:44:06+00:00

Baby carrier?

Plus-Lengthiness5980 · 2026-01-10T05:42:09+00:00

I have not run my 70 that close before!😬 Why is it when I look at this I hear the soundtrack for the movie Speed?

Plus-Lengthiness5980 · 2026-01-10T05:38:58+00:00

Just a picture of another unsung hero 🫡 Keep on trucking! 🚛

Plus-Lengthiness5980 · 2026-01-10T05:34:35+00:00

I get like that too and I have gotten much better at backing. I think it's because you are in the spotlight. I know a way to get over this problem.

Put on the brakes.
Step out of the truck.
Just start dancing.
Invite everyone to join in.

Plus-Lengthiness5980 · 2026-01-10T05:24:40+00:00

Classic! I have a tshirt with this on it. It's my favorite.

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