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Remembered why I bought a truck.

Discussion in 'Discuss Your Favorite Trucking Company Here' started by nightgunner, Sep 22, 2017.

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  1. Nov 3, 2017 #21
    nightgunner

    nightgunner Road Train Member

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    Pros to L/P? Like what, paying a carrier to operate, fuel, maintain, and pay tax on THEIR equipment? No thanks, I like having complete autonomy and earning $2.35+/mi to the truck.
     
    nightgunner, Nov 3, 2017
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  3. Nov 3, 2017 #22
    UturnGirl

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    Tired of you.
     
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  4. Nov 3, 2017 #23
    nightgunner

    nightgunner Road Train Member

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    Truth hurts.
     
    nightgunner, Nov 3, 2017
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  5. Dec 20, 2017 #24
    nightgunner

    nightgunner Road Train Member

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    4 months into it and it is so awfull that I am buying a second unit to lease on next month :) So this is what it is like to actually make money...
     
    nightgunner, Dec 20, 2017
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  7. Jan 19, 2018 #25
    nightgunner

    nightgunner Road Train Member

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    Well another month has gone by, still looking for a new truck to add (yeah I'm picky). I have finally found my niche and it is good.
     
    nightgunner, Jan 19, 2018
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  8. Jan 19, 2018 #26
    48Packard

    48Packard Ol' Two-stop Shag!

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    Had I stayed in the business, this would be the path I’d have taken, this or my own authority and equipment. I leased on with Schneider for three years, and it did for me exactly what I needed it to do. I was also fortunate to have never had a breakdown that cost me money out of pocket (I did lose a week when I got hit by a four wheeler, but repairs were completed during my home time, so nothing lost).

    Sounds like as much as a hassle-free gig as you can get, nightgunner. Best of luck!
     
    48Packard, Jan 19, 2018
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  9. Jan 19, 2018 #27
    xsetra

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    Buying a 2nd truck is the easy part. Getting a good driver is the real challenge.
    Good luck
     
    xsetra, Jan 19, 2018
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  10. Jan 19, 2018 #28
    nightgunner

    nightgunner Road Train Member

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    I actually have the driver ready to go, thankfully he has been very patient while I search for the new truck.
     
    Last edited: Jan 19, 2018
    nightgunner, Jan 19, 2018
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  11. Jan 19, 2018 #29
    xsetra

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    That's planning ahead. Smart.
     
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  12. Jan 20, 2018 #30
    nightgunner

    nightgunner Road Train Member

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    Well I found the truck, '05 Freightliner Century with the Detroit and a 10 speed. Hopefully I can take delivery next week and get it ready to go.
     
    nightgunner, Jan 20, 2018
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