Prime Day Two

Another early start, but then again, that is how this whole week will be going.

Back in class at 07oo for day two. This morning we covered Introduction to Business, Success Leasing, Financial Terms and Tax Preparation. This afternoon we covered How to get paid, Hazmat, and the Vorad system. Then they called some names who went to get their trucks today based on how many vehicles they had available. We were lucky and they called our names! It meant that we had another late day, but we were able to get a truck and tomorrow will be a normal day for us.

We were able to get a new truck. A 2008 with only 1004 miles on it. We only had 4 to choose from being a team. They were all the same price so the really only difference was color. We ended up with one that was Woodland Green. We didn't really like the Emerald Green, cuz it was a little too bright, and the other choice was a brown which we didn't like either. We had to race another couple to the Leasing office to get the keys. Thank goodness we were younger! :) LOL But we were able to do a truck inspection on it and get that turned in. But what can you find that needs to be done on a brand new vehicle? We are going to have them add the left hood mirror and get an inverter hardwired into it. At the moment, there is a 2 month back up to get an APU so we are going to wait on that. We are going to want one, but we aren't going to be able to get it right away because of that back up. I need to find out how large of an inverter we need to run a small microwave. We can only install a 1000 watt one right now. The APU comes with a larger inverter though when we get it. So that is the only thing the truck is in the shop for right now. Also what I thought was wierd is that there is no curtain for the front window. There isn't even a track installed for one. I find that strange. Also the Qualcomm bracket where it hangs is on the back of the top shelf behind the drivers seat, next to the bunk. I find that a wierd spot also. Some small things that we are going have to get used to, but that will come with time.

I have to admit that the truck payment is SCARY, and we haven't even signed anything so I don't yet know what our fixed cost will be because we still have to add on the insurance and all that other stuff. They did give us a sheet so I am going to go back and look at it and plug our payment into it with the other fixed costs and see what we end up with.

When we went over our, well they call it our ACE1, class today, they broke down how very important your fuel mileage is. OMG, I had an understanding of it before, but it makes SO much more sense to me now. And you can really really make or break your business depending on how you do with your fuel mileage. It makes so much more sense to slow down and get better mileage. That is just money in our pockets! So I am excited to see how well we can do on our own, in our own truck with us in charge. It is going to be a challenge, but one I feel we are up to.