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Message:: [QUOTE="Nakobi, post: 12374419, member: 343081"]Thank you for all the feedback, this is why I am here. In respect to the driver retention, i was going with the approach of a 1 year signed legal contract for my driver, would u suggest a different approach?, also I look into getting a more experienced driver. I also have scheduled with an independent mechanic to go inspect the truck upon potential approval. My greatest question is in respect to the repairs, from your experience with a truck having the mileage I stated, assuming there are no prior issues. How much averagely should be kept aside for repairs monthly? I had initially worked towards $3-5k, can you comment?. I understand the economy is currently bad with lower $/mile for trucking as compared to the past years & with overcapacity. will you totally say the venture is currently not profitable to go into at this time if you can get it right with other aspects of the business (experienced & available driver, available funds for repairs for 5/6 months, steady dispatch even though $/mile is low) etc.[/QUOTE]