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Joliet, IL Centerpoint extension

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by JonJon78, May 19, 2023.

  1. May 19, 2023 #1
    JonJon78

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    I drove through this area yesterday, didn't appear that traffic was any better... It's $8 each way for trucks. With the container trucks I see in that area, I'm guessing most of them won't be spending lunch money on tolls, I don't know how most of them afford tires to begin with....

    Anyone take this route? What ya think?

    Houbolt Road Extension Between I-80, CenterPoint Center Now Open
     
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  3. May 19, 2023 #2
    slim shady

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    Oh h3ll no. What's wrong with using arsenal rd. It's not residential it's all commerical. I don't see many spending $16 On a trip in there. Some of those can haulers are in there a couple few times a day
     
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  4. May 19, 2023 #3
    JonJon78

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    Ya, I'm sure several guys turn that 2 or 3 times a day. That $8 adds up quick. That's why I was asking if it's really worth the price I just can't see it from a owner operator stand point...
     
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  5. May 19, 2023 #4
    Constant Learner

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    Of course not, are you kidding me.
     
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    4mer trucker

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    That would really cut into the Vodka Fund :)
     
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  8. May 20, 2023 #6
    Tug Toy

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    I would guess if your coming and going to the East you could easily save that in fuel buy not going all the way over to 55?
     
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  9. May 20, 2023 #7
    gentleroger

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    If anyone cares to do some spelunking through the original agreements - Center Point was supposed to build it as a free road open by 2016.

    As to "Is it worth the $8?" - it depends if it allows a driver to make an extra turn in the day. I believe running IL 53 in saves 9 miles, but the stop lights make it a horse a piece in regards to time. If a driver is making 3 turns thru bnsf a day, and having an extra 30 minutes allows him to make a 4th then the $64 might be worth it. It's the same argument as "running 70 mph I can run more miles"/"running 60 mph I spend less on fuel".

    As a company driver, you bet your sweet bupkiss I'll be taking it.
     
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