The journey begins - purchased a truck.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by blairandgretchen, Dec 10, 2014.

  1. staceydude

    staceydude Road Train Member

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    #### good catch. That would have been bad.

     
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  3. Banker

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    As I have told you before I am impressed by your desire to set your goals extremely high and you often exceed your own expectations. As with any business, there are those who do average, those who fail, and those who far exceed the pack. Anyone who has followed you for a reasonable length of time knows you are not a follower, but someone who other successful people need to emulate to make themselves better. I was parked for 3 months this year and then 2 weeks of scheduled vacation. Originally I had planned to tell you my 2021 numbers would catch you. Then I remembered that my pool I have discussed with you will be done come warm weather so I may not show you any numbers next year. I may show you a picture or two sitting by the pool while the truck sits also. That is my end game anyway to work less and sometimes make more. I know my expenses are high, but I buy things for the business. F0E9DD06-20F1-4E57-A8DD-462D7F73CAC3.png
     
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  4. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    You’re welcome.

    In advance.

    Because all get to asking what fuel mileage different engines get, so here we are. Almost a quarter of a million miles of fuel purchases presented to thee.

    Series 60 12.7 Detroit. Flatbed operation, Oversize loads, about 40% deadhead. 42,500 lbs empty.,

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  5. Midwest Trucker

    Midwest Trucker Road Train Member

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    Blacky thirsty.
     
  6. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Blacky yum yum on the go go juice!

    The N14 in the T2000 was a lifetime 7.1.

    It’s true, the hood costs you 1mpg.
     
  7. kanidana

    kanidana Heavy Load Member

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    Well said sir. Don't forget waking up in ice cold weather parked 3/4 of a mile from the nearest bathroom with a disease called I.B.S. Sometimes your body is the boss and if going in your pants or going in a bucket are your only two choices, I'd take a bucket any day of the week. Some of these disgusting people leave feces smeared all over the public toilets as well. I'll take my own germs over other people's germs any day.
     
  8. 062

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    26.9?o_O Did you hook a chain to old mans bumper when he wasn’t looking?
     
  9. tommymonza

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    I’ve had IBS for 50 years. Didn’t know what I had until 15 years ago when my niece became a sales rep for a medication for it.

    The Side Affects of me thinking I Look Dam Sexier Than I Already pictured of myself created much larger social issues than I was willing to deal with.
     
  10. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Ha! Probably a partial fill up I toggled as a full, or vice versa.
     
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  11. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    An executive decision has been made.

    It’s taken about a year to decide.

    Another trailer was in the future, but I just didn’t know which way to go. I entertained the idea of following in @Old Man s footsteps in a mini deck RGN.

    Also an extendable RGN.

    Three things influenced my decision.

    Availability of trailer/freight in the goldfish bowl of LS.

    Revenue of trailer type.

    Familiarity with equipment/permit/escorts/freight.

    So I’m using the 25k and refreshing the business credit with a 15k loan for a total of 40k for . . .

    A 2015 Doonan 53’ step extendable tri axle trailer, 10’ on the top, 43-65 on the lower deck , allowing unlimited width, 65+ length, and with a 36” lower deck, 10’6” (or 11’ in western states), height.

    Trailer weight is the same, 17,000 lbs - so 37,500 lbs freight capacity remains the same without permitting weight.

    We will see where this leads.
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