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1532238

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1529073

{"replyToPid":0,"replyTo":"","text":"I've been o/o for 20 yrs.  still have days I want to explode. some days you lose a driveshaft (because your running too much and not enough maintenance time) or water pump replacement in truckstop parking lot. or reefer fan clutch goes and you have a -10 load on.  first 3-4 years were the worst. now things happen I just breathe and relax and get the situation fixed then it's another day. hang in there keep your chin up it never gets easier just easier to handle. slow down and breathe. Eventually you'll feel as comfortable as you did in the newer kw."}

1024394

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1532238 发表于 2022-06-01 03:00:49 I said I wanted to not that I would.  I remember back to all the firsts of everything I’ve done and it was always hard.   But nothing was as bad as sick to your tummy all day everyday like this.  It was very welcome to finally get a break from it. \n\nBut thank you so much!!    I appreciate the people that push others to succeed.  We need more of that!!!   

","text":"Biggest thing is ask questions, listen and learn.  Somedays yes it feels like your chest is going to fall out from anxiety or maybe your head is going to explode.  There are many out here willing to share similar experiences that may just help.  Even just some moral support helps.  Last 2 weeks have been hard on us.  We have 3 trucks, 99 kw orig transmission packed it in, multi temp reefer generator packed it in.  Always something going on but I find there are others that are willing to help especially shops.  Little things, someone does a good job, on time, on quote give a $20 gift card as a thank you.  It goes a long way when you are in a bind.  Have a great day!","replyToPid":463442}

1295275

{"replyTo":"","text":"Don't ever be a quitter!! We all have days when we don't feel like working or tired of trucking. Hold your head high and March on.","replyToPid":0}

1532238

{"replyTo":"","text":"I said I wanted to not that I would.  I remember back to all the firsts of everything I’ve done and it was always hard.   But nothing was as bad as sick to your tummy all day everyday like this.  It was very welcome to finally get a break from it. \n\nBut thank you so much!!    I appreciate the people that push others to succeed.  We need more of that!!!   ","replyToPid":0}

1024394

{"replyTo":"","text":"It never gets easy, if it was everyone would do it.  Esp being and owner op","replyToPid":0}

1532238

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1024394 发表于 2022-06-01 02:27:33 It never gets easy, if it was everyone would do it.  Esp being and owner op

","text":"Don’t tell me that….😂😩\n\nI’ve wanted to quit until today……😈\n\nBut I’m not a quitter…..I’ll get this….😂😂","replyToPid":463439}

1295275

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1532238 发表于 2022-06-02 01:14:03 I floated a few gears today…..😎 I was so proud and then I had to clutch it again.  I’m improving though.  😀 thank you.

","text":"Hopefully this info helps you. Shift between 1200 and 1500 RPM. Listen to Engine. You will learn when to float gears.  Also change oil every 15k. Once a week climb under truck or stop and get it greased. Also a important thing Since your New Owner.  Find a tax Accountant with trucking experience.  Lots of deductions available to you. Take them All!!!","replyToPid":463468}

1532238

{"replyTo":"","text":"Have an accountant.   Meeting with her next week. \n\nWeekly?    Wow.  My company truck didn’t grease that often.   What do I grease?   All moving parts?  What kind of grease?    😂\n\nI made a post assign all this…….","replyToPid":0}

1532238

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1295275 发表于 2022-06-02 02:07:12 Hopefully this info helps you. Shift between 1200 and 1500 RPM. Listen to Engine. You will learn when to float gears.  Also change oil every 15k. Once a week climb under truck or stop and get it greased. Also a important thing Since your New Owner.  Find a tax Accountant with trucking experience.  Lots of deductions available to you. Take them All!!!

","text":"Thank you so much!! ","replyToPid":463473}

88424

{"replyTo":"","text":" I agree with the others don't give up on your dreams. I've been driving for 24 years as a company driver even though I've never been an O/O I'm sure you guys and gals have a lot on your plate with maintenance. I go thru a phase that I want to give it up but the next day everything is ok. I wish you all the luck and hope everything goes well","replyToPid":0}

1290520

{"replyTo":"","text":"A month is hardly enough time to feel “comfortable” with the responsibility of O/O, but you will get there 👍 The job never gets easier, you just become more capable. Things you now spend time thinking about will become automatic… like shifting 😉 I went independent o/o 4.5 years ago… no regrets.","replyToPid":0}

1532238

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1024394 发表于 2022-06-01 10:03:48 Biggest thing is ask questions, listen and learn.  Somedays yes it feels like your chest is going to fall out from anxiety or maybe your head is going to explode.  There are many out here willing to share similar experiences that may just help.  Even just some moral support helps.  Last 2 weeks have been hard on us.  We have 3 trucks, 99 kw orig transmission packed it in, multi temp reefer generator packed it in.  Always something going on but I find there are others that are willing to help especially shops.  Little things, someone does a good job, on time, on quote give a $20 gift card as a thank you.  It goes a long way when you are in a bind.  Have a great day!

","text":"Thank you.   Yeah. I ask tons of questions.  That’s how I figured out the truck and engine to get.  I have tons of them.  Brace yourself. 😉","replyToPid":463444}