Some numbers for new O/O

They are hiring owner ops here to run side dumps,12 hour days 6 or 7 days a week.Government Levy repair $175.00 per hour. they said it's hard to find CDL drivers because they are all buying their own trucks.

 

That's what we run for steers 900-950 is what we're paying

 

I average $1200 per mo. Maintenance and repairs on both Truck and Trailer. Both of which are paid for. That’s only necessary items, no frills. A lot of O/O blow money on junk. Their money, their choice. It’s all about priorities.

 

Other than truck related stuff i haven't bought any big ticket items in a few years besides sport ATV i picked up for 3600 in mint condition.

I know a few who went out bought the boat, 5th wheel RV and pickup to go with it. Screw that I'd rather have it in the bank. (I used to be a big spender but changed my ways)

 

I don’t agree with everything. Some people pay over 20,000 in insurance costs for the first year. We are paying $22,000 but trying to get more discount.

You really don’t have to pay monthly $1,500 for a truck. You don’t need a new truck. You just need a good used truck.
I didn’t know there is so much cost covering IFTA.

 

That is a bit pessimistic.

 

We pay $400 for parking every month. We couldn’t find any parking for $300 where we live.

 

Yes I agree. It reads like a forever doomed forecast instead of giving the benefit of the doubt to getting to a learning curve. I mean people have to start somewhere. What, they don’t have all the answers on day 1 so forget it?

 

Chicago, IL (north side)