Starting a businnes creating a plan!!

THIS IS A POST I MADE A FEW MONTHS AGO - LETS FAST FORWARD TO TODAY:
To add to this - cracked / rusted frame just cost me almost $40k to repair and replace (and 2 1/12 months downtime). Assume NOTHING when buying a truck OR trailer. The finacials are enough stress on their own. I should mention the tremendous amount of stress that being out of work (AND still spending money) has put on my relationship. Please read and heed.... and DON'T make some of the mistakes I did.

 

I remember reading that post. It's a real eye opener.

 

That's a prime example of HARD TRUTH of trucking. Fortunately, this is a long time dream coming to fruition. Even with all the planning that was put into this project, more time AND MONEY was required than initially projected. Moral of the story....? Dont be the guy that's a $15000 mechanical issue away from bankruptcy. UPSIDE? She's gonna be a beautiful work horse when she's done!!
#resurrection

 

ABSOLUTELY!! All of this was to truly go out on my own with my own authority. I have never leased. But like anything, take what you can from my experiences. Plan on posting a vid-blog on the whole process once done. Will post a link (if allowed by admins) once I have the final touches completed and editing is done. Best of luck to ya and if i can be of ANY help please let me know!!

 

You need to learn the numbers to run a truck. You should spec orbug a truck for MPH. When the economy slows down pennys per miles make a big difference. I seen a couple guys on YouTube go buy very expensive trucks to run. They can get away with the rates so high now but when they drop again they may be in trouble.

Buying a used emission truck could be a bad idea. They are just to expensive to repair. Leasing a truck almost never a good deal.