The journey begins - purchased a truck.
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by blairandgretchen, Dec 10, 2014.
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My totals for March. $0000
I know later this year will be very good and next year is to be even better.
I worked in January and made good then took off till spring, had cataract surgery (worked great, no glasses) they the virus hit so just staying home till it passes.
My big project for this year was to start in June.Last edited: Apr 5, 2020
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Time for a new set of shoes, well, time for a deduction.
8 Michelin X line energy D in 24.5 LP
2 “. X line energy Z. “ “
$5k - saved $1k with LCAPP discount. Paid out of maintenance escrow account with LS. I started putting in 3% a while back just for tires.
$75 each on the 10 used settled the labor, balancing all 10, and valve stems.
Finally sprang for some quick connect flags - but needed a flat surface to mount on, so had to go to the chrome shop and buy a 20” box end front bumper. $750 including the lights.
Finished with the current work project - have to see what develops.PoleCrusher, PPDCT, Dave_in_AZ and 7 others Thank this. -
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What I noticed about the 710's was that when they were about half worn, when light or empty - hydroplaning became an issue. I had 2 instances of them losing traction that scared the cash out of my pockets to spring for a new set. Didn't happen very often, but just once is enough to ruin your year. I've always run the Michelin XZA3+ on steers - these are now called X-line energy Z.
One of the first expenses I quantified before even buying a truck was tires. I priced a set, estimated miles for wear, and came up with a cents per mile figure. After a couple of years I elected to have LS escrow 3% of lineal for this expense alone - though it's not possible to accurately match % of revenue to tire wear, it's ensured there's more than enough to buy tires when needed.
I've always maintained that by buying virgin rubber, and changing out well in advance of minimum tire wear, checking inflation regularly - that you should have minimal blowouts and tire issues. So far I've been correct.
Off to play around with a bumper, I guess.FoolsErrand, Tug Toy, dwells40 and 8 others Thank this. -
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Another ‘put it together’ chrome shop job.
Break out the wiring tools . .
Might look good - after a return trip to the “We just sell parts” Mafia.
Some poor quality control . . .
Seems they forgot to suggest bottom brackets - and the license plate flip won’t work in a million engineers years.
I’ve come to despise that place. Customer service is miles away from the real world of what and whom they cater to.Last edited: May 12, 2020
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