So how bad was 2019?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by 86scotty, Dec 23, 2019.

  1. stayinback

    stayinback Road Train Member

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    Why?? Maintenance is not just picking on you evclusively- We all have it
     
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  3. johnnyman1099

    johnnyman1099 Medium Load Member

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    2018 was one of My worst year in trucking. 2019 was way better for me because I bought a different truck.

    My truck was in shop for 90+ days from June to September 2018 for Emission, Head Gasket, Turbo, Radiator and entire cooliant system....... other issues.

    Rates were the highest during 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2018 but I was forced to sit and watch :(((
     
  4. Curly88

    Curly88 Light Load Member

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    Bought my first truck in March (2019) (logtruck) grossed about 86,000, and netted about 45,000) includes a rebuilt head on a cat 3406e. In 2018 I made 60,000 as a driver so this year I had to make drastic measures to my living expenses but I wouldn't change it one bit. Something about being your own boss makes it worth cutting cost a little bit.
    I was getting a little worried first of December but now I have work lined up till breakup in spring so that makes my winter look a lot better!
     
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  5. 86scotty

    86scotty Road Train Member

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    Amen to that, sir.
     
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  6. shatteredsquare

    shatteredsquare Road Train Member

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    * TIGHTENS HELMET *
     
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