Watkins Refrigerated (lease purchase)

Discussion in 'Lease Purchase Trucking Forum' started by jacolbyhud, Sep 11, 2015.

  1. jacolbyhud

    jacolbyhud Light Load Member

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    I'm heading to orientation monday with Watkins and I wanted to no was there any others leasing with them. If so how do you like it and are you making good money.
     
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  3. MysticHZ

    MysticHZ Road Train Member

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    I'm confused ... you're heading to orientation with the intention of leasing. But, yet you don't have a solid understanding of what your revenue/cost structure is going to be.

    Correct me if I'm wrong, but I would have presumed you nailed all this down, when you did your due diligence on the company?
     
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  4. aussiejosh

    aussiejosh Road Train Member

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    Yes you took the words right out of my mouth dude however i do wish Jacol all the best, you are after all starting your own business, 90% of businesses fail in the first year so don't fret if it goes down hill if your in the top 10 % that succeed I'll take my hat off to you. :cool:
     
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  5. thelushlarry

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    I do not think you will have to worry about taking your hat off!
     
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  6. itaff

    itaff Medium Load Member

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    What is there pay? Per mile, % and what is your cut if %? Do you get a fuel surcharge? Is it a walk away lease?

    Do you know your #s? How much the lease, plates, permit, insurance will be every week? Do you know what your overhead at home is $$ a week? Do they offer insurance or can u get insurance that meets the AHCA minimum standards? What is your business plan? Is your truck pre emissions or post emission? If it is post what year, and what is the maintenance and escrow? You also may want to set an additional .20 cents a mile aside for EGR DPF FILTERS.. Just pray you don't get stuck with an international or Cummings ISX motor..

    Don't forget we are coming into the last quarter of the year, and the 1st quarter is usually the slowest quarter for making income.

    Best of luck.. But to be successful you better figure out the basics before going!!
     
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  7. Puppage

    Puppage Road Train Member

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    What could possibly go wrong?
     
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  8. jacolbyhud

    jacolbyhud Light Load Member

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    I guess my question sounds a lil stupid, I hav
    I have an idea of what my revenue/ cost structure is going to be, I really just wanted to no was the freight consistent. I can't really go off what my recruiter is telling me. I was told I would fly up to indianapolis to pick out a truck at quality after orientation so until I choose a truck I want no what my payments will be like.
     
  9. MysticHZ

    MysticHZ Road Train Member

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    Sigh ... Bless yur heart ... good luck to ya.
     
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  10. TruckDuo

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    Love this thread
     
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  11. White Dog

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    Oh for the love of God!!! Why even fart around? Just Lease straight out of the gate. They are supposed to be the best of the best....and there is no way possible you can fail. NONE! Go for it.
     
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