This week’s been a grind slow rides, hiccups, and then the big one: I didn’t notice the gas gauge slipping down to empty. Ended up pulling the classic “walk of shame” with a portable tank, topping up, and getting back on the road. Honestly, I’ll take that over a blown engine or major repair any day. Sometimes it’s better to get humbled by the small stuff than crushed by the big stuff. Now I’m at the crossroads: 👉 Do I push Thursday morning to make up ground? 👉 Or wait it out and hit the weekend hard when the rides (and money) really flow? Curious what you all would do. Anyone else ever been caught in the same situation?

Today was one of those moments that could’ve ruined my whole shift. My Explorer started shaking, then shut off. No codes, no lights. I thought the worst maybe the engine blew, maybe I waited too long on the oil change. I slowed down, checked things over, and realized the truth I had simply run out of gas. A small problem, but the panic made it feel like the end of the world. I filled up, turned the key, and just like that back in business. 👉 Lesson: Before assuming the worst, check the basics. Low fuel, loose connections, simple fixes. Panic makes it 10x worse than it really is. 🛑 Pit Stop takeaway: Stay calm, troubleshoot step by step, and keep rolling. ❓️What’s the scariest ‘car problem’ you had on shift that turned out to be something simple?

So I’ve been testing out the RoadClub app (the one I made the intro course about. These past two weeks I earned $4 just for driving safely. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Four bucks? That’s nothing.” But here’s the way I see it — RoadClub pays out $2 a week for keeping a score above 90 while driving at least 30 miles. That’s literally free money for habits I’m already doing behind the wheel. Think about it: $2 off something in the Apple store. $2 stacked every week → that’s over $100 in a year just for safe driving. Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bass Pro, even Visa gift cards — discounts add up if you stay consistent. 👉 Why not get a $2 discount every week for doing what you already do? For me, it’s not about the big number — it’s about stacking the small wins that build over time. Stay safe, drive smart, and let the app do the rest. 🚦https://www.skool.com/the-drivers-pit-stop-8264/classroom/72ec7a8e

Hours Worked: Lyft: 3.25 hrs Uber: 2.15 hrs Total: 5.4 hrs Earnings: Lyft: $179.22 Uber: $63.71 Total: $242.93 🔥 Best Ride: $63.87 fare 45 minutes / 42 miles 😤 Worst Ride: $0 — insurance mistakenly booked for a patient 📝 Lesson Learned: Be patient and just show up.