Thinking of purchasing a Truck. Need some insight on basic cost for it

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  1. THE DIESEL FUEL SAVER

    THE DIESEL FUEL SAVER Bobtail Member

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    Hello,

    I know that owning a truck is expensive, but what are the most costly expenses associated with a truck on a daily/weekly/monthly basis?

    Can anyone give me real honest insight?
     
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  3. Bakerman

    Bakerman Road Train Member

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    Hookers & blow then fuel then insurance, tags, maintenance & repairs. Not necessarily in that order, depending on what kind of truck u get and how much u like sex & drugs.
     
  4. Ok big boy

    Ok big boy Bobtail Member

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    For me it's three things. equipment cost , fuel, variable cost I.E. repairs & parts. Fixed run at 11% fuel at 34 % repairs, which are high now for me are at 15% of total revenue. About 60 cents per mile. On a 2003 non egr tractor.
     
  5. Calirider

    Calirider Bobtail Member

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    I do Maintence fund,Fuel truck insurance,and tags

    Ex-
    Trip=2500.00
    1500 miles
    575 fuel
    maintence fund 400
    insurance-varies each company as o/o
    tags
    the ifta if you dont buy enough fuel in a state they tax you
     
  6. Jokingypsy

    Jokingypsy Medium Load Member

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    Don't forget if it's a Prostar with a Maxxforce motor don't forget money for towing.

    Adam
     
  7. OONewbie

    OONewbie Light Load Member

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    fluids,tolls, scale tickets, oil changes, taxes, permits, ifta , insurance, truck payment, maint. fund, rainy day fund, tires,lumper fees, food, hotels, laundry etc etc the list is extensive.

    There are many good threads on here that break down some expenses for you . Also check out YouTube, they have a lot of drivers that post stuff daily.......
     
  8. OONewbie

    OONewbie Light Load Member

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    fluids,tolls, scale tickets, oil changes, taxes, permits, ifta , insurance, truck payment, maint. fund, rainy day fund, tires,lumper fees, food, hotels, laundry etc etc the list is extensive.

    There are many good threads on here that break down some expenses for you . Also check out YouTube, they have a lot of drivers that post stuff daily.......
     
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