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Jul 30, 2010
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getting the most Revenue for least expense
by: Anonymous

To all the truckers and their wives,

I've been a driver manager and spent some times on the road working with a trainer. The money I spent just eating took up the majority of my income during that time.

There are tools drivers can use reduce their expences on road and actually live healthier lives.

To start with, work with your husband to develop a budget. Line out what you need to run the household while he is on the road. Next work out a food budget for him. I suggest padding it just a little bit. There may be occassions when he will not have the opportunity to get groceries.

I recommned strongly a weekly stop at the Grocery store for milk, cereal, sandwhich materials and drinks. Do not buy soda's from the fast food joints. Those will run up your food bill fast.
Not to mention, soda is really not good for the body.

As to the question of increasing the pay for drivers. Companies will pay more for reliable drivers. Additionally, companies are more willing to give loads to reliable drivers therefor reliable drivers generally get first dibs for loads.

May 31, 2010
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helping out
by: Anonymous

i read your site about extra income very informative i too have thought alot about what i could do to bring in extra income , the bad thing is alot of things to do takes money to invest i guess the old adage it takes money to make money , i rack my brain trying to think of a way i have cleaned homes , worked odd jobs but since my trucker is gone and im alone with the kids i dont have the ability to leave my home i also keep my grandson full time in our home along with babysitting for his brother , oh how i wish i could come up with a plan i will continue to try your site has inspired me , thanks laurie

May 31, 2010
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making ends meet.
by: Hervy

Hi Lauri, thanks for that insight about life as a truckers wife.

You situation is a common theme among trucker that I hope to see become less common one day.

I agree we need to be compensated more fairly. Even if we were paid for the down time sitting and waiting it would change things a lot. We know that won't happened until companies are forced to do so.

You will have to see what ways you 2 can try and earn extra money to help out. I finally just finished a page to try and spark the thoughts and ideas which might help couple such as yourself out.

Making Extra Money

Let me know what you think.

Hope it helps to provide hope,
Hervy

May 30, 2010
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God Bless Your Husband and all truckers!
by: Trudi

Amen Laurie, well said. God Bless you and your family.

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