Help for stranded truckers, specifically a new Owner Operator?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by YellowKen, Jun 20, 2024.

  1. Magoo1968

    Magoo1968 Road Train Member

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    TBH for a days ride it would’ve been towed to my local shop or dealer .. unless they are incompetent.
     
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    Assuming 'her' post was 100% legit, she'll soon have to prepare for a bankruptcy, since he doesn't sound like a good (or even a marginal..) businessman. But if he's near a truckstop, I can attest that there is a lot of freight headed through Youngstown going right to or through Albany, so finding a ride (and maybe even a meal) shouldn't be too difficult.
     
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    The fact she was asked where he was brokedown multiple times and gave no answer , says to me GRIFT ALERT .
     
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    She posted he was at Youngstown KW in Hubbard, OH. And they lived somewhere in NY state.

    Of course, after not getting anyone to front him a bundle of money, she hasn't been back.
     
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    Planning that way is always good, unfortunately life never usually agrees, I had a car total my trailer last winter and by the time I got the freight swapped over to a rental trailer and rolled out of the yard, popped the motor, #### does happen, I haven’t ventured too far from home since so I can slowly build up my reserves though so I don’t end up in a situation like this
     
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