I need some advice i have a 2001 w900l with 1,222,000 miles or so. It was reebuilt at about 600,000. I was driving over the road for a few years and quit went to hauling logs local in alabama but it just doesnt seem to be consistent enough and ive done alot of body damage to my truck. I spent all the money i had saved up fixing rocker arms, radiator, jake brakes, tires and kingpins. Was right around 15k when all said and done. Now i have nothing left. Should i risk going back on road and hope nothing breaks down in first cpl months or try and stay logging and a few thousand. When we work i net about 2500 a week. But cant keep living on hopes and dreams that we are working next day. I do have a trailer and authority. But my monthly bills are close to 3600. No truck payment and no trailer. And my credit isnt to good that if something major happened i couldnt get loan to fix truck
Need advice
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by KWH0PPER, Jan 12, 2014.
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That is a common problem. Is the grass really greener on the other side ?
There are hundreds of log trucks in my area, and they are nearly all starving to death, so I feel your pain.Most are $ 3.25 / 3.50 a loaded mile, pulling out of the woods. Tough on equipment.Some have tried OTR, and it did not suit them.
Trucks will always break down , and at the worst time.
I would probably stick with logging for a little while longer. This time of year ain't the best to OTR, but maybe by the time it warms up you could save a few bucks from hauling sticks.
Local containers maybe ?Not a great rate, but usually plenty of work.
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Agreed, last thing you need is a major failure away from local sources with no backing. I'd stay put or try a side shift into something else local if sticks don't hold up but based on your description I don't think I'd head out and risk a major failure. Depending on what happens you could end up leaving the truck where it is and selling it for parts.
25 a week is 10 k to the house and with bills of 36 there's no reason you can't stash some green.
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Im in kentucky logging. And we get paid by the ton. And its always over 110,000 -
Go otr. You've been out there and you know how to work it. Forget containers crap. If you break down a mile from home may not be as bad as breaking down away but a break down would break you now regardless, so dont fade into the night. Light up the b***ch
My bills are 7 grand a month and I just put over 10 grand on my truck. You have to believe you will succeed and that you have the power to overcome whatever adversity.
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You're netting $2500/week ? Do you have a cocaine problem or something ?
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Good thing you can read. It clearly says we dont work every week. -
As to everyone else thank you for responses so far
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How much are you really netting a week then ? You've been doing this log hauling long enough to know and I'm sure you keep records right ?
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