Some numbers for new O/O

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  1. murat

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    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.
     
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    That's what we run for steers 900-950 is what we're paying
     
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    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.
     
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    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)
     
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    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.
     
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    That is a bit pessimistic.
     
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    We pay $400 for parking every month. We couldn’t find any parking for $300 where we live.
     
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    Where do you live?
     
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    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?
     
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    Chicago, IL (north side)