Owner Operators Closing Operations Next Year?

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  1. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Ummmmmmmmmm - I fixed a nasty coolant leak on the truck today.

    And I bought a set of 7” Lincoln stacks for Christmas.

    Just in case it does become a yard ornament - I want it to look really nice.

    Waiting to see what happens early next year. Nothing exciting around to go and chase.
     
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    I am seeing more pick up trucks pulling mini car haulers behind them.

    Bet they making more than van drivers right now.
     
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    It will definitely look good with them Lincoln’s on there !!
    Did you splurge for the rain caps too ? Just in case it becomes a yard ornament ,
     
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    Don't forget the holiday lights if it's not going anywhere,,:cheers:
     
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    Last night one of those had a wheel fly right off the trailer and hit my truck. Lots of those guys don’t know what the hell they’re doing and have crap equipment.
     
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    The repo business is booming.
    Need a lot of wedges to haul cars & trucks to the auction.
     
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  7. KrumpledTed

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    Never half ### anything. Whole ### one thing.
     
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    I have a Love/Hate with this industry right now. I’m doing alright but it takes a LOT of unnecessary phone calls. Brokers know that they have the upper hand at the moment. I will share this as a positive. I financed my truck 2 1/2 years ago for 4 years. I realized last week that I have more than enough to pay it off at any time. To me that is a win right now.
     
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  9. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Miter tops and picket elbows - she’s under roof at the house so I didn’t go for rain caps .

    Pictures to follow!
     
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    Miter tops are a classic look that is hard to beat.
     
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