Closing up shop, or thinking about it?

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

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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. 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
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  2. Kenworth6969

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    Bring back Covid
    BRING BACK COVID

    We decent some decent loads at decent rates!
     
    Kenworth6969, Aug 30, 2022
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  3. Dave_in_AZ

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    Jill has it .........again.
     
    Dave_in_AZ, Aug 30, 2022
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    Kenworth6969, Aug 30, 2022
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  5. Midwest Trucker

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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
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  6. supergreatguy

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    Sold my truck, wasn’t feelin it no more.
     
    supergreatguy, Aug 30, 2022
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    Because Everyones Definition of FAIR is Different........
     
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  8. Dave_in_AZ

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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
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  9. TallJoe

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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...
     
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  10. Elroythekid

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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
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