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Pete 379/389 question

Discussion in 'Refrigerated Trucking Forum' started by Winnyf1, Jul 18, 2015.

  1. Jul 18, 2015 #1
    Winnyf1

    Winnyf1 Road Train Member

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    Considering going O/O and would like to know how some of you who run long hood trucks are doing it. I'd love to get a more traditional truck (glider) vs a new aero truck if I can. See quite a few on the road and looking for some advice.
     
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  3. Jul 18, 2015 #2
    gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    If you figure out how to make real money in trucking you can drive whatever you want ...the second half to that (which I fail at) is actually doing enough work to sustain a large monthly payment. I'll take my 12 days off a month rather than work more be home less but have a cool truck. When the day comes, yes, I will buy a new hood. But I'm trying to keep that day from coming any time soon lol
     
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  4. Jul 19, 2015 #3
    1 reefer madness

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    You get a little better rate for reefer (usually), but one still has to drive the truck to get decent mileage, cut idling, and all the other things. Most guys with a nice Pete or KW have had a couple trucks along the way, some not as nice I'm almost certain. It's something you earn by putting in the time and hard work, and learning self discipline
     
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  5. Jul 19, 2015 #4
    Winnyf1

    Winnyf1 Road Train Member

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    Thanks I completely agree with that, in a newer DEF truck across all reefer miles (usually fat) I'm getting 8.1 as an average.

    From what I am hearing the drivers who go with a hood are getting a good rate, likely in the 2's and they are willing to take a hit on profit likely because the truck is paid for or nearly paid for or their personal finances allow it.

    Hey I may end up being able to live with the $7 grand in fuel I loose out on, but somehow I doubt it. Thanks for taking time to reply.
     
    Winnyf1, Jul 19, 2015
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  7. Jul 28, 2015 #5
    bigeazy12

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    key to success in any truck is good brokers or shipper if u lucky enough to line it up everybody i know is getting rid of our older petes and getting gliders its the way to go if u have the freight to haul and stay busy good luck.
     
    bigeazy12, Jul 28, 2015
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