A month in

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Gumper, May 11, 2018.

  1. HopeOverMope

    HopeOverMope Road Train Member

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    @Gumper feel free to PM me. I’m at about the same point as you. This 23rd is 3 months for us
     
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  3. grizzlyfreight

    grizzlyfreight Light Load Member

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    Hey Gumper, in your first month of driving did you have any repair bills by chance?
     
  4. Gumper

    Gumper Road Train Member

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    Yes. I would say it’s abnormal though. Had to put a new clutch, and differential in the truck. The trailer needed new brakes, and a few tires. I anticipated $8000 worth of repairs a year, and I’m close to $10,000 already. Buying equipment over 20 years old does have that risk. I’m betting I’ll have another $6000 worth of maintenance before the year is over.
     
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  5. grizzlyfreight

    grizzlyfreight Light Load Member

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    Thank you for your response! Would you mind me asking how old your trailer was by chance?
     
  6. Gumper

    Gumper Road Train Member

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    It’s a 1995 Ravens Magnum.
     
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  7. grizzlyfreight

    grizzlyfreight Light Load Member

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    Awesome thank you so much! Have you had any problems with brokers saying your equipment is too old for the shipment yet?
     
  8. nax

    nax Road Train Member

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    I think those fears are overated.
     
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  9. grizzlyfreight

    grizzlyfreight Light Load Member

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    I remember sometimes as a broker the shipper would require the trailers and tractors to be a certain year, it was pretty annoying at times especially for the carrier.
     
  10. nax

    nax Road Train Member

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    I think trailer age requirements are a tattle-tell on shippers that like to overload.

    They know they will overload you, so they want their overload product not to snap trailer in half
     
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  11. DSK333

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    Then those shippers and brokers need to pay a premium rate to have such needs addressed.
     
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