Rates are crashing and fuel to the moon!

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Kenworth6969, Mar 3, 2022.

  1. Siinman

    Siinman Road Train Member

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    Looks like someone came out smelling like roses and made a mil or 2.
     
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  3. Knightcrawler

    Knightcrawler Road Train Member

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    New trucks were nearly 300k less than a year ago when I was thinking about replacing my 3 year old Western Star. A brand new refer with naked dancing girls wouldnt cost 200k though would it?
     
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  4. Siinman

    Siinman Road Train Member

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    Volvo was not 300K it was closer to 200-215K
     
  5. gentleroger

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    Say they bought them for $200,000 each, 5% down, 3.5 April, and a 5 year amortization. Making on time payments that's roughly $237,000 each, not counting taxes, delivery, etc. Toss in missing payments, late fees, "colon hat wearer fee", I think it would be really easy to get to the quoted amount.

    Last time I looked at our lease package on new equipment (2018ish) the marks were paying $240,000ish if they paid off the balance after a 3 year lease.

    No matter which way I approach it, it looks like idiots acquiring equipment they don't know how to run and going broke. It's a flease/purchase writ large.
     
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  6. JonJon78

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    Just hit the Jackpot at the Petro!!!

    For national hotdog day they are grilling them out front and selling them for a buck each!!!

    Right up my alley!!! :)
     
  7. 77fib77

    77fib77 Road Train Member

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    Better buy a lottery ticket too. She how far you luck will cary you.
     
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  8. JonJon78

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    LOL, been getting those in each state I cross through with how big the powerball jackpot is...
     
  9. 77fib77

    77fib77 Road Train Member

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    I think might next mattress will just be unlucky lottery tickets. Shouldn't be too uncomfortable. If I win I'll build a pyramid. Like two stories tall, don't want to upset the neighbors.
     
  10. JonJon78

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    Uh OH!!! Hauling for $2 bucks and blowing money in the casino isn't a good combination!!! :eek:
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  11. Tropsnart

    Tropsnart Road Train Member

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    There is more than one way to get rich in trucking. Lease purchases being the most reliable path, casinos are a very close second.
     
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