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Closing up shop, or thinking about it?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Midwest Trucker, Aug 28, 2022.

What’s your situation in todays trucking climate?

  1. Still in business and plan to keep going.

    74 vote(s)
    50.7%

  2. Still in business but it’s touch and go, we’ll see.

    14 vote(s)
    9.6%

  3. I sold out, just couldn’t make it work anymore

    7 vote(s)
    4.8%

  4. I’m a company driver, and glad I didn’t make the jump

    23 vote(s)
    15.8%

  5. Owner op for life, ride or die!

    31 vote(s)
    21.2%

  6. Other: Retirement or something else. Explain

    13 vote(s)
    8.9%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. Aug 30, 2022 #201
    Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    SHUT IT DOWN

    SHUT IT DOWN

    SHUT IT DOWN

    We want some decent food at a decent price too.
     
    Dave_in_AZ, Aug 30, 2022
    Dave_in_AZ, Aug 30, 2022
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  3. Aug 30, 2022 #202
    Kenworth6969

    Kenworth6969 Road Train Member

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    Bring back Covid
    BRING BACK COVID

    We decent some decent loads at decent rates!
     
    Kenworth6969, Aug 30, 2022
    Kenworth6969, Aug 30, 2022
    #202
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  4. Aug 30, 2022 #203
    Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Jill has it .........again.
     
    Dave_in_AZ, Aug 30, 2022
    Dave_in_AZ, Aug 30, 2022
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  5. Aug 30, 2022 #204
    Kenworth6969

    Kenworth6969 Road Train Member

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    Screenshot_20220830-184251_Chrome.jpg
     
    Kenworth6969, Aug 30, 2022
    Kenworth6969, Aug 30, 2022
    #204
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  7. Aug 30, 2022 #205
    Midwest Trucker

    Midwest Trucker Road Train Member

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    We were standing right there about 5 mins prior to it happening. Then, headed across the bridge towards the Godzilla jump. I did see the replay, surprised he made moto 2 after that. Fox Raceway is gonna be intense this weekend!
     
    Midwest Trucker, Aug 30, 2022
    Midwest Trucker, Aug 30, 2022
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  8. Aug 30, 2022 #206
    supergreatguy

    supergreatguy Road Train Member

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    Sold my truck, wasn’t feelin it no more.
     
    supergreatguy, Aug 30, 2022
    supergreatguy, Aug 30, 2022
    #206
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  9. Aug 30, 2022 #207
    haycarter

    haycarter Road Train Member

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    Because Everyones Definition of FAIR is Different........
     
    haycarter, Aug 30, 2022
    haycarter, Aug 30, 2022
    #207
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  10. Aug 30, 2022 #208
    Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Massive shutdown is the only way. I'm told they're signing into law $22 hour to flip burgers INSIDE THE COMMUNIST STATE.

    Highly skilled job like that, our voices must be heard.

    The esteemed members must stick up for us.
     
    Dave_in_AZ, Aug 30, 2022
    Dave_in_AZ, Aug 30, 2022
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  11. Aug 31, 2022 #209
    TallJoe

    TallJoe Road Train Member

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    I tried to grill a classic hamburger the other day at home. I could not make it right. My steaks and chicken wings always come out right but those burgers either crack, get too hard or don't get the desired grill marks. As a matter of fact not getting desired grill marks on any of my food items is what bothers me.
    I think it takes skill to grill hamburgers and I need some training for that.
    I have a gas grill. Maybe if I get a charcoal grill...
     
    TallJoe, Aug 31, 2022
    TallJoe, Aug 31, 2022
    #209
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  12. Aug 31, 2022 #210
    Elroythekid

    Elroythekid Road Train Member

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    The wife is retiring end of march. I have been battling chronic sinus infections for 3 months now, she keeps telling me to sell the truck and just throw a shingle on the shop and work on bikes and boats. Lord knows if I charged the neighbors for all the bikes 4 wheelers and boat repairs I'd make a killing.
    I absolutely HATE leaving the house now, but once I'm out here, I'm ok.
    Going to be hard to tell her I'm staying out after march tho.
    Have a friend who keeps trying to put me on his float or in a twin steer. Says I can have as much or as little work as I want, home every night. Not sure why I dont take it... lol
     
    Elroythekid, Aug 31, 2022
    Elroythekid, Aug 31, 2022
    #210
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