It's all about risk assessment. While you may be an exception, there is a reason guys suspend their authority then later reactivate it and it's almost always poor business decisions that puts them in that situation. It basically boils down to the same reason those with bad credit pay more for insurance than those with good. It's all about risk assesment of the group a person falls in.
Double Yellow's Company Driver to Independent Thread
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by double yellow, Nov 5, 2014.
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Lock. I met one our drivers at a drop yard. He had spent the night at a motel.
Someone hooked a chain to the rods that turn the latches and yanked the doors open , so now the rods were bent.
What did the crook find ? A load of peanut butter jar lids. One box was cut open.
The receiver rejected the load . The driver took it home for time off and ended staying a week waiting for someone to make a decision on what to do with load.
They finally told him to drop it about 150 miles away at our West Memphis drop yard.
That criminal caused alot of trouble and expense.Dominick253, tsavory, Big_D409 and 1 other person Thank this. -
I've been soaking up as much info from this thread and Blairs. My problem is the spread sheet info on this one comes up as a bunch of garbled computer speak that I am not able to dis-cipher. Where can I get a cleaner view of these sheets so I can judge (and implement my own) numbers? Much thanks in advance
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I'm throwing in the towel and will be selling my truck (and trailer) after I make this last delivery Wednesday.
2001 International 9400i Skyrise (condo)
12.7 Detroit pre egr
2.64 rears (6x4)
10 speed direct
APU
Modifications:
Wide singles
Donaldson muffler
K&N air filter
OPS ecopur bypass filtration
vibratech crankshaft damper
turbo3000d
air tabs
centramatics (steer axle)
8.3mpg average over the two years I've owned it. It'll flirt with 9mpg driven 55mph on the pedal, but with diesel so cheap I've been running 62 on cruise and getting low 8's the last year. It has the latest Detroit low NOx programming
I have maintenance records going back to 2006 (previous owner and mine).
Recent work:
20,000 miles ago:
Bullgear, water pump, overhead, clutch, air compressor, governor, air dryer, radiator, oil cooler,
80,000 miles ago:
Inframe (genuine Detroit reliabilt parts), 6 injectors/cups, injector harness, engine harness, cab bushings, suspension bushings, cab shocks, axle shocks, king pins, alignment, ac compressor, etc
Exterior and interior are a bit rough for my liking, I'd rate 6-7 out of 10 for both. Mechanically it is in great shape -- I'd rate 9+ out of 10.
$20,000
I'll add more pictures after I deliver this load Wednesday in Reno, but here's one from last Fall:
Trailer is a 2015 Hyundai HyCube with plate walls, air ride, air slide, and side skirts. $21,000 for it. -
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Honestly I was wondering how long it would be, especially after getting to know you a bit. As-in this is a hard business to run in good times, and I know you have a few other less work intensive options to turn to.
I think you have your equipment priced right. Best of luck for a quick trouble free sale and transition to something else.Rocks, Dominick253 and blairandgretchen Thank this. -
Where was that picture taken?
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Sorry to hear about this, I've enjoyed your thread and progress. What were the main issues that made you throw in the towel?
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