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Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by blairandgretchen, Jul 27, 2024.

  1. Rontonio

    Rontonio Road Train Member

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    that was me

    You do the job too - so you nailed about what he might make if all went well.

    I did not want to detail the costs because we have enough guys in this crap right now.
     
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  3. High Stepper

    High Stepper Medium Load Member

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    @blairandgretchen

    Whatever it is, I will do it for a dollar cheaper. It's this reverse "the price is right" bidding strategy that has helped me afford unlimited chicken quesadillas.
     
  4. ElmerFudpucker

    ElmerFudpucker Road Train Member

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    You are right. That was an if all goes well number and it doesn’t account for having to have over a half mil in equipment to accomplish it. If all goes to crap he will have twice the days and half the money.
     
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  5. bonder45

    bonder45 Road Train Member

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    I’ll be north of $35,000 from Douglas, WY to Bismarck, ND……
    18’ tall, 13’ wide, 125’ long, 200k lbs

    We also need route surveys for WY, good luck on your load.
     
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  6. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Again - this is absolutely not me. I’ll tell a little more later about this character. But he is doing the load.
     
  7. ElmerFudpucker

    ElmerFudpucker Road Train Member

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    Is this the same guy that did one last time because he needed the money and Mercer was going to do it cheaper?
     
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  8. ElmerFudpucker

    ElmerFudpucker Road Train Member

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    I believe this is the kind of post @Rontonio was talking about.
     
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  9. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    No - different guy.

    Reason I’m bringing this up, is because I’ve been naive. Still am.

    2004 I got here. I looked at a guy with a nice pickup, boat, new house. I’d think - “Must be doing well, good on him “

    2008-2009 hit.

    “Oh - that was all on credit.”

    Same with this business/sector. I’d look at the big boys like @Rontonio , @ElmerFudpucker snd think -

    “Boys got their ducks in a row! Smart fellas. Bet that kinda investment brings a big check!”

    Then I start little with 5-6 axles doing it.
    And I meet guys.

    And I meet the competition.
     
  10. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Last sentence - thanks for reminding me.

    I’ll try to play this out in relative terms, but it’s difficult without spilling beans.
     
  11. Rontonio

    Rontonio Road Train Member

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    my ducks are not in a row
     
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