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Does any of this seem reasonable? Cost to run a 3500...

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by PowerWagon, Feb 25, 2013.

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  1. Feb 25, 2013 #11
    Roadmedic

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    Mine is a 5.9 Automatic.
     
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  3. Feb 25, 2013 #12
    PowerWagon

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    What on EARTH do you drive?

    The last time I hauled a tractor with the 3500, I was grossing 23000 to 24000, and a 6% grade, I never dropped below 45 and the mpg never read less than 3. My friend and I went to get a tractor he bought on Ebay. I had the 3500 and hitch... he had the trailer - again, not for hire. Maybe you need some work or to buy a Dodge. It's a 300hp 5.9 Cummins.
     
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  4. Feb 26, 2013 #13
    mcgoo422000

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    If you buy a modestly priced used truck that's not wore out your cost should run about 80cpm with 4.00 a gal. fuel.
    This is with insurance at the 4-5k range.
     
    mcgoo422000, Feb 26, 2013
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  5. Feb 26, 2013 #14
    PowerWagon

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    You think a new guy can get insurance at those rates?
     
    PowerWagon, Feb 26, 2013
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  7. Feb 28, 2013 #15
    Silverado-01

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    I'm a new guy (Aug 2012) and my insurance cost me $5,600 for the year, paid in full.

    I put together a Cost Per Mile spreadsheet that I use to calculate my operating costs. If anyone wants it, PM me your email address and I send it to you.


    Much Success!
    Bill
     
    Silverado-01, Feb 28, 2013
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  8. Mar 1, 2013 #16
    RickG

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    So you hauled a load for no compensation ? Then you wonder why O/O's don't take your business advice seriously .
     
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  9. Mar 1, 2013 #17
    PowerWagon

    PowerWagon Medium Load Member

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    Yeah, you know, like, that's what friends do.
     
    PowerWagon, Mar 1, 2013
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  10. Mar 13, 2013 #18
    smithtrucking5

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    Newbie here too (Nov. 2012) and insurance 5k with Progressive.
     
    smithtrucking5, Mar 13, 2013
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  11. Mar 13, 2013 #19
    smithtrucking5

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    Bill I would like the spreadsheet. I am a newbie so I have to get my replies in to be able to pm. smithtrucking5@yahoo.com
     
    smithtrucking5, Mar 13, 2013
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  12. Mar 13, 2013 #20
    Silverado-01

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    It's on the way! Feel free to email me with any questions.

    Much Success!

    Bill
     
    Silverado-01, Mar 13, 2013
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