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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by BJnobear, Mar 4, 2011.

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  1. Mar 4, 2011 #1
    BJnobear

    BJnobear Heavy Load Member

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    No recent experience. 6.5 years since last trip on HOS.
    Lots of drive.
    No frigging strings.

    I want to be a life long O/O.

    What should I do.

    No cash. 780 FICO.

    Suggestions?

    Do I even have a frakking prayer?


    I GOTTA GET THE "F" OUTTA HERE!!!!!:biggrin_2556:
     
    BJnobear, Mar 4, 2011
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  3. Mar 4, 2011 #2
    whosedog

    whosedog Medium Load Member

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    Wait till the price of fuel comes down.O/O are hurting with the upswing in fuel costs.If the unrest in the mideast calms down,fuel cost should ease up a bit IMO.
     
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  4. Mar 4, 2011 #3
    ‘Olhand

    ‘Olhand Cantankerous Crusty

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    That is THE best advice I've seen here in a long time! NOW is NOT the time to be starting out--way fuel is going right now would be VERY FOOLISH for a start up--just chill--this will settle--it always does! Chances are there will be some pretty decent opportunities when this all plays out--and probably some very good deals on used trucks.
    Just my $.02
     
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  5. Mar 4, 2011 #4
    SheepDog

    SheepDog Road Train Member

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    If we were providing our own oil, we wouldn't have this problem.....

    SheepDog
     
    SheepDog, Mar 4, 2011
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  7. Mar 4, 2011 #5
    mover man

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    Soooo un true We get the vast majority of oil we import from Canada yes canada (mexico next) and look at the price of fuel in Canada it's HIGHER than here. Sorry dude thanx to Reagan, Bush(1) and Clinton we live in a global world
     
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  8. Mar 5, 2011 #6
    USMC379 PETE

    USMC379 PETE Bobtail Member

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    Wait till the fuel comes down???? I think hell will freeze over first!!!

    The oil companies said the price of gas will be up over $4/gal this spring and will stay there. That means diesel will be $4.50 or so.

    If you are going to get into trucking fuel prices going up and staying up has to be part of your plan.
     
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  9. Mar 6, 2011 #7
    MedicineMan

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    I'll sell ya my 05 columbia and 00 utility reefer for $32k. go get a loan
     
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  10. Mar 6, 2011 #8
    REDD

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    Really? Did you hear that over your CB radio or on the Trucking Bozo show? Either are unreliable sources.
     
    REDD, Mar 6, 2011
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  11. Mar 6, 2011 #9
    AUSSIE DAVE

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    you guys are still doing better than us here in OZ, fuel $1.49/litre, thats $5.96 a US gallon with currency conversion. because our dollar is equall at thae moment.
     
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  12. Mar 6, 2011 #10
    Big Red

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    Sorry there Mover Man.......but NONE of those guys in in charge of anything right now.


    Find another scapegoat........Hint.......It aint "W" or his "Oil Buddies" either.
     
    Big Red, Mar 6, 2011
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