How do you keep track of your numbers?

Oops never mind I see what you were asking now. I can't comment then I don't track any of those things because I just decide in real time what works at any given moment.

 

In my minds limited understanding over anything over 30 seconds from right now...I came to a place where I look at the year....and it has only been 4 solid as O/O....and they have been OK but I don't think about how much I MIGHT lose.

So many ruined days before you know the right questions to ask about a load! I guess you could say I have focused on that for sure.....which results in far less lost days/cheap TONU's/wasted time. Odd truck here so I have to KNOW it is going to fit and be legal.

 

Something to think about ...

What bussiness are you in ?
If your in trucking and your business is to buy trucks then find loads for them you may find yourself in a not very proffitable position. If instead you find yourself in the business of helping your shipping clients get there products to there customers you may find a higher purpose then buying trucks then looking for loads to pay for those trucks.

 

I agree. I have always viewed business as helping and reaping the rewards of that help.

 

I bet the number one reason new O/O's come and go is lack of a good close tech and a knack for mechanical stuff in general. These trucks are no joke man...

So what are numbers anyway? How many new entrants fail or disappear for whatever reason in the first 2 years? 4 years?

 

I think a big chunk of them are ones who do it with no clue what it actually takes to keep a truck on the road, have to admit it's kind of what I did but I paid cash for everything and don't own a house yet so I can afford to learn the hard way I guess.