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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by yenko boy, May 31, 2007.

  1. May 31, 2007 #1
    yenko boy

    yenko boy Bobtail Member

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    I plan on getting into the trucking business specifically dump trucking and was wondering what some of you fellow dump truck drivers and other drivers bring in yearly after all overhead cost. How much do you pocket? I live in florida and a fellow dump truck driver and close friend to the family said he brought in 80,000 dollars with one truck a couple years ago when business was alot better then it is now. So Im just curious what others are bringing in. This business that I will eventually start is more of an investment then anything else im not relying on the truck to keep my bills going. But Im hoping to learn everything I can and get the business that I need to maybe become a broker one day. Discuss.
     
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  3. May 31, 2007 #2
    broncrider

    broncrider Road Train Member

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    somewhere drinkin beer probaly.....
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    i used to run one or two, never did own one....
    dumps here in mt get around $65/hr
    belly & side dumps get around $80-120/hr depending on how much wieght they can hual and how well yer liked
    expect alot to go wrong with the truck, the enviroments they are put in is rough at best
    tires blow....or get rubbed off by newbie drivers hammering on the throttle
    lift cylinders leak and arent cheap to get repacked...hope you never need a new one
    fenders and bumpers get rubbed alot due to tight areas
    be very careful with loads of clay or mud...they stick and can roll you
    and lastly expect to burn alot of fuel....it is alot of city driving

    but if you pay attention and are careful/ take your time i can see how you could very easily make money
     
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