First year has been Hell!

I agree with you. I think the failure rate is so high though because of starting capital Imo MOST do one of two things Finance a new truck with little down 3k min payments. Or buy an old truck with 500-600k miles on it and spray it doesnt break.

 

I try to stick with one shop that knows me. Had good results 95 percent of the time.

 

Honestly unless it is engine issues what else is there to learn? Business is business. I guess if you are a regular everyday joe that can’t do his or her job in 6 months you might want to figure something else out.

 

Lots. Even after 15 years.

I just learned last year that my 53 ft spread axles are illegal on the national network in NY.

Learned earlier this year that it’s illegal to put an older MY engine in a truck.

Last year I learned that most PA potholes are sized to fully swallow expensive 17.5” tires

Learned last week you can’t bring shelled corn into the USA without a permit.

 

Some days i think its just a mistake no matter how ya slice it. A fools errand i reckon

 

If a guy is lucky to have a good shop and builds a relationship with them, I am not saying it can't be done and it could be a good thing, especially for those with no mechanical ability.
I get under my truck every trip, no exceptions, but that is because of where I run, it would be weekly if I was still running otr, I want to know what is coming up that may need work before it needs done and it would be hard to go to any shop and maintain a truck the way I want mine maintained, close to impossible.

Honestly, all I can say is WOW, over 40 years and still learning, I reckon I am just slow. lol

 

Not towards you. You had enough money to stay afloat.
I spend over $ 20K on repairs in my first year too. Not less than $15K for each of the following years and this year is not going to be any different.

 

I'm slow too.

I haven't figured out to do a darned thing yet.

Except drive without logs.

 

It would be nice to start any business full of cash but who wants to live in a truck and not have a life to save 100K. You cant make it on a drivers pay and have time for your life unless you are single and have nothing else to pay for. That is just not something I would ever want to do. I love working but I need my time away and I do not play well with morons baby sitting me. lol

 

Have it or borrow it you still need $100k or there’s a good chance of failure