Closing up shop, or thinking about it?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Midwest Trucker, Aug 28, 2022.

What’s your situation in todays trucking climate?

  1. Still in business and plan to keep going.

    50.7%
  2. Still in business but it’s touch and go, we’ll see.

    9.6%
  3. I sold out, just couldn’t make it work anymore

    4.8%
  4. I’m a company driver, and glad I didn’t make the jump

    15.8%
  5. Owner op for life, ride or die!

    21.2%
  6. Other: Retirement or something else. Explain

    8.9%
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  1. HaulinConestoga

    HaulinConestoga Light Load Member

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    There’s a reason God gave us so many ribs.
     
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  3. HaulinConestoga

    HaulinConestoga Light Load Member

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    That is So sick and wrong. Do you take Visa ? Asking for a friend.
     
  4. JoeyJunk

    JoeyJunk Road Train Member

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    Trailer has been returned. No penalties or fees. They got in back with better parts than what was on it. Oh well. I won’t lie. Kind of made sad.
    Going back home across 68. Not giving PA any more toll money. This is the fastest I have ever driven on this road in a truck.
     
  5. HaulinConestoga

    HaulinConestoga Light Load Member

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    Plan B for income ? Online Poker ?

    A Giggle Low, that’s a Gigolo but for clients with lower standards .

    Bank robberies or newly appointed IRS agent , both one and the same .
     
  6. Brettj3876

    Brettj3876 Road Train Member

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    Heading back to the oilfield? Man that sucks dude. You're due for some good luck now
     
  7. JoeyJunk

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    Back to the drilling rig. Orientation starts Monday. Will get marching orders Thursday afternoon. There are a few rigs close by but I doubt I get on one of them. Last time they sent me to Bradford County not far from NY border. Either way I’ll be happy.
     
  8. Brettj3876

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    That is cool. Bradford is the next county over from me. That and Susquehanna county have the most top producing wells in the state.
     
  9. JoeyJunk

    JoeyJunk Road Train Member

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    Yes sir. I’ll definitely let you know if I am placed up near you.
     
  10. HaulinConestoga

    HaulinConestoga Light Load Member

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    What’s the schedule and what kind of money are you talking about on those rigs.
    Too old and lazy to want to do that anymore just curious.

    I might apply to be a Walmart greeter if I can sit in my recliner and watch movies on a 60 inch with a frig full of snacks and Guinness at the doorway.
     
  11. JoeyJunk

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    2 weeks on/2 weeks off. High 20’s to start. Not sure of a yearly salary. I always made high 90’s or more except when I was in Management. Didn’t make crap as a manager. And I will never ever manage again……from an office. Maybe in the field. People are just too darn stupid and lazy to manage.
     
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