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Be carefull out here boys and girls.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Tug Toy, Dec 17, 2016.

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  1. Dec 18, 2016 #52
    bigguns

    bigguns Road Train Member

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    Dang it man. You are hard on yourself. I couldn't bring myself to say it but YOU screwed up. Tha blame is all on you. And how well I know: you can't turn the clock back.
     
    bigguns, Dec 18, 2016
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  2. Dec 18, 2016 #52
    Tug Toy

    Tug Toy Road Train Member

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    Well who else would I blame??? That's why I bought my own truck. The blame lies squarely on me for my choices. Good or bad
     
    Tug Toy, Dec 18, 2016
    Tug Toy, Dec 18, 2016
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  3. Dec 18, 2016 #53
    stayinback

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    Keep in mind Tug Toy- Don't Feel bad because you file a claim either- Your rates wont necessarily go up-(Length of time with insurance-Past history etc) Makes a difference.

    I Just hate to see you fork out $5k or more in repairs because of this parking lot- It takes a while to PROFIT 5k...Remember that.
     
    stayinback, Dec 18, 2016
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  4. Dec 18, 2016 #54
    Tug Toy

    Tug Toy Road Train Member

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    This is my first year as a truck owner. I have used my CDL on and off on a limited basis since 1992. I am trying to be carefull of the decisions I make now as the consequences may fallow me forward. I can repair the rest myself over a couple of weekends and minimal cash. I was kind of thinking of one of those drop bumpers for a while now. Also thinking I could stripe the fenders red or orange while I'm at it?

    This being my first year I planned for it to be a struggle. It turned out I did quite a bit better than planed. I won't really miss the $2k I spent already. I learned a lot this year and have a revised plan and budget set for next year since October using what I learned this year. I will put it into practice and hopefully do better in 2017. I'm not worried yet

    But if I do this again I will have to adjust my plan drastically for other reasons besides money.
     
    Tug Toy, Dec 18, 2016
    Tug Toy, Dec 18, 2016
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  6. Dec 18, 2016 #55
    dngrous_dime

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    I would say pay it out of pocket, just so the boss doesnt find out. Don't wanna get fired for one little oops.
     
    dngrous_dime, Dec 18, 2016
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  7. Dec 19, 2016 #56
    xsetra

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    Accident with a tow.... Is it required to report accident? I would just repair for the reasons you gave.
    I don't know if it is required to report accident or to who. I'm an o/o also. Just curious.

    Good luck.
     
    xsetra, Dec 19, 2016
    xsetra, Dec 19, 2016
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  8. Dec 19, 2016 #57
    spyder7723

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    Technically yes that is a dot reportable. But if the op reports it to the fmcsa I'm gonna personally slap some common freaking sense into him.
     
    spyder7723, Dec 19, 2016
    spyder7723, Dec 19, 2016
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  9. Dec 19, 2016 #58
    M&B

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    Gotta watch out for them slick spots! Glad we don't have those problems down here in south Ga
     
    M&B, Dec 19, 2016
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  10. Dec 20, 2016 #59
    Hurst

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    Oh man that blows.

    Thats ok,.. you can paint the hood black and join the club.

    :)

    Hurst
     
    Hurst, Dec 20, 2016
    Hurst, Dec 20, 2016
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  11. Dec 20, 2016 #60
    Tug Toy

    Tug Toy Road Train Member

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    No report to fmca. Called my insurance company. Canceled claim today.

    Hum??? Black, that may work? Lol
     
    Tug Toy, Dec 20, 2016
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