I gambled and won
Posted by The_Okay_Baboo@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 56 comments

This week things came to a head with the company I went to getting back into trucking (only off about a year). It was a great company overall, but my driver manager was a petty bitch with nobody willing to help, until it was too late anyway. I had no guarantees but decided to go back to a company I drove for a few years ago, they had a good offer, I just needed to qualify again. It almost didn't happen, there was a couple hiccups, but it went through. I got the dedicated account I wanted, and a brand new KW to drive. .66/mi pulling conestogas, plus drop pay and a ton of work. Two companies have earned my loyalty over the years, and this is one of them. I only left before when I bought a truck in 2019.
jesusinatre2x4@reddit
I just got a 2026 Kenworth t880 and I'm in love with it. Some of the factory parameters are horrible but once those are changed it'll be the best truck I've ever driven. Congrats driver!
The_Okay_Baboo@reddit (OP)
Thanks. This is a 680. I hope the recent kenworth reputation is wrong. This truck is pretty nice
jesusinatre2x4@reddit
I had a 2019 for a minute and I do have to say that the plastic rattled after a few years. Plus it was a paccar. Soooo many coolant issues once I hit 300kish miles. Plus every paccar that I've owned had the ECU quit at 350 lol. I smartened up though and got one with a Cummins isx 15. 1500 miles in and so far not many complaints.
naturemane@reddit
I got the exact model. Got it with 80 miles on it at the beginning of the year and now have close to 90k on it. She's my bebe. Do you notice on yours how sometimes after being on cruise control for a bit the double tap gas to maintain 68 mph max speed lowers to 65 for some reason. Until it decides to start working again randomly?
Flavoade@reddit
Give us an update a few months in
The_Okay_Baboo@reddit (OP)
Will do. The company has had excellent luck with them. It should be good
LetJust6350@reddit
What company?
fartspatula@reddit
Love to hear it, we need more positive vibes in this god forsaken industry lol. Shake and bake, baby
The_Okay_Baboo@reddit (OP)
Gone are the days when the lawn chairs and grills got broke out in the back row because everyone was still too jacked to sleep. I barely caught the end of the fun. These new guys will never understand popping pills (or toothpicks, or straight up cocaine and meth) and running three log books. Keeping each other going at 02:00 with inappropriate jokes on the radio. Fuck I miss when we were brothers. Good vibes are definitely needed. Light the fires and turn those tires!
Cutmeinfor25@reddit
I’m on the same account. Loving it. See ya at the barn.
The_Okay_Baboo@reddit (OP)
I will see you there! I reckon I'm stuck for the weekend in kc for some reason.
Cutmeinfor25@reddit
I try and stay away from there. If you like to run hard this is the account for you, just let him know when you’ll be back the day prior and you can get over 3k miles a week.
The_Okay_Baboo@reddit (OP)
Yeah, I'll be avoiding the yard like the plague. I love running hard and won't be taking any time off until the divorce is final and she's out of my house. I only like to run hard. 3k/ week with drops and bonuses ought to be plenty of money. Thanks for the comments, it really cemented that I made the right decision.
Flavoade@reddit
You’ll love it even more this time next year
The_Okay_Baboo@reddit (OP)
I've got a partial sleeve now. Been working out pretty hard and getting jacked. I heard from another driver today that Yankton is a hell of a town to be single in (if that is indeed what you're implying)
Single_Impression546@reddit
That isn’t any pay…but if you’re happy. Great!!
Cutmeinfor25@reddit
10k a month isn’t any pay? I think your nose is about to hit that power line
Single_Impression546@reddit
I do that in two weeks as a company driver….
Cutmeinfor25@reddit
As a company driver who only does work under his bosses desk is probably accurate
Single_Impression546@reddit
I would respond to that but people like you don’t matter.
unloader86@reddit
You make $5k per week as a company driver. Well go ahead and share that referral code and company name and I can start on Monday lol.
Just313@reddit
What is pay to you?
Single_Impression546@reddit
Well, I’m a company driver. I don’t pay any expenses except what I eat or drink….and I bring in between $12,000-20,000 every month. I’ve been doing this for 31 years and I pull only Oversized Loads. My last load was 636 miles…the gross was $16,500…I get 30% of that. You do the math on my pay per mile.
The_Okay_Baboo@reddit (OP)
It's good for the work. Plus bonuses, drops. It adds up really quick.
chicopepsi@reddit
If you are happy, that’s all that matters. Also with drop pay and bonuses you can easily make over 2,000 a week if dispatch keeps you busy
Classic-Set9902@reddit
Nice man, glad things worked out for you. I’m curious, what type of stuff do you typically haul in a conestoga? I know you can haul the same stuff as a regular flatbed, but I would imagine you get to see more unique types of freight.
The_Okay_Baboo@reddit (OP)
This is mostly aluminum stock that we haul.
Dougie1234@reddit
Hydro out of PDX?
The_Okay_Baboo@reddit (OP)
Hydro out of Yankton
DimensionalAxolotl@reddit
Since the dash is nearly identical to the 2023 Pete im in i gotta ask, how do you keep the trip gauge from resetting itself? It's like every time I turn the truck off it clears the miles. Trying to track weekly milage is a pain
warwgn@reddit
In my 2024 Pete, I have to keep going into the dash settings to reset the time.
I have to turn the “automatic” time off, and set the time manually. Because the “automatic” time is set 4 hours ahead for some stupid reason. It thinks I’m in Dublin Ireland or something, when I’m actually in Ontario Canada (Eastern time zone).
DimensionalAxolotl@reddit
I noticed that as well. Was saying it was 2am when it was 10pm in florida
warwgn@reddit
Yeah I think in Florida, you’re on the same time zone I am. Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, New York, etc…
Creative_Shame3856@reddit
Dealer software update for the DID. They can do it in like 5 minutes.
Lentezdelvalley@reddit
I’ve got a 24 KW & couldn’t find the kill switch. Looked in the engine, on the floor by both doors, out by the battery. Nothing, come to find out they’re only installed if requested. Only needed it for home time.
unlicensed_dentist@reddit
I see someone else has the sophistication to run the exact same screen on their kw that I do.
Well done good sir/ma’am. Well done.
The_Okay_Baboo@reddit (OP)
I like gauges, lots of gauges. I don't need them in these new trucks, and they're fake gauges, but there's lots of them dammit!
unlicensed_dentist@reddit
I wish we had a pyrometer. I’m pulling right at 140,000lbs most days and through the mountains I really would like to know how hot that exhaust is getting…….
The_Okay_Baboo@reddit (OP)
Those are completely pointless nowadays. Even with aftertreatment exhaust temps aren't near as high as back in the day. Just put your hand on it real quick when you get to the top. Not real accurate, but should give you an idea!😅
Square-Imagination14@reddit
ATS?
The_Okay_Baboo@reddit (OP)
Knight, actually. I've heard ATS is decent, but never did drive for them
Virel_360@reddit
Almost 1 gallon per mile lol
The struggle is real, I guess
The_Okay_Baboo@reddit (OP)
Idling. 1gph
Operation_Federal@reddit
BOOST GUAGE lol. What kinda boost does it say your doing under a good load, full throttle?
The_Okay_Baboo@reddit (OP)
Don't know yet. I would imagine it won't go over 28-30. There's not much point in the gauge these days.
Wolf24h@reddit
I gambled and lost, now I need new underwear
Lost-Astronaut-8280@reddit
So you ain’t got no panties on huh?
dreadstrong97@reddit
Literally did that this morning. Shit myself standing up. Went to take my morning piss and trusted a fart. Wasn't a fart😎
CapitanPino@reddit
Ugh I guess Im an addict to this. Started buying Walmart underwear and an emergency bucket to cope with my addiction.
A_Little_Wyrd@reddit
So you DO have panties on?
The_Okay_Baboo@reddit (OP)
Never trust a fart, driver
Kind_Simple7@reddit
Love to see it
MedicalReputation895@reddit
Oh you went back to Crete or knight
Robjla@reddit
Glad you are happy. I’m also happy I think I’d want more money
Beneficial_Cloud5481@reddit
Glad that worked out for you, driver.
Snoo_24930@reddit
Congrats