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Taking the plunge. My journey as an O/O.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Farmerbob1, Jan 7, 2019.

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  1. Oct 7, 2020 #1901
    Michael 247

    Michael 247 Heavy Load Member

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    I see a lot of Clean Trucks getting washed ...
     
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  3. Oct 8, 2020 #1902
    Farmerbob1

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    When I waste a third of a driving day sitting in line behind pretty trucks getting their chrome polished, my frustrations are focused on the cause of the problem.

    Pretty trucks in washout lanes are like a bunch of teenage girls gathered around the sink and doing their makeup while you are waiting to wash your hands after doing an oil change.
     
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  4. Oct 8, 2020 #1903
    Farmerbob1

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    I definitely agree with you on a clean dash. The only thing on my dash is the spare soda jammed to the far left to hold it in place, and American flag hat next to it. There's a difference between being organized and washing a clean truck so it's more sparkly.
     
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  5. Oct 8, 2020 #1904
    fordconvert

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    Flash is cash, right?
    My trucks stay clean whether they are getting a little rough around the edges or not.
    If this is all it takes to get under your skin, I am amazed that you have been hanging in there as long as you have.
     
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  7. Oct 8, 2020 #1905
    Itsbrokeagain

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    I don't have skin in the game but even in my current career, keeping my work truck clean is an extension of my personality and I do what I can to keep it swept out and the cab clean.

    If I have a contractor at my house for some work, first thing I do is look at his truck when I get a chance....if the back of it has material and tools strewn about in a clapped out mess, how does the job usually go?
    "Oh i couldn't find this or that, took me longer" or the general quality of the work done is sub par.

    And likewise with the DOT. I do have a Class B and keeping a sparking truck has let me slide by everytime.
     
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  8. Oct 8, 2020 #1906
    Farmerbob1

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    In my experience, flash costs cash. That's why I don't waste my time and money on it. If your truck is a bit dusty, but well maintained, and not full of junk, than anyone who rejects your business is an idiot.

    I won't hire a guy in a three piece suit to cut my yard.
     
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  9. Oct 8, 2020 #1907
    TallJoe

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    LOL...me neither.
     
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  10. Oct 8, 2020 #1908
    Scooter Jones

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    It's comforting to know that Bob has learned the secret of profitability in this industry ;-)
     
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  11. Oct 8, 2020 #1909
    062

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    Wait there’s a secret.... why haven’t y’all told me?:oops:
     
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  12. Oct 8, 2020 #1910
    Opus

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    ok, so $8000 a year in truck washes......maybe works for you, and perhaps the ROI is worth it......I sincerely doubt it, but it could be true.
    The rest of us are working on margins that won't support that kind of investment.
    Maybe you're the outlier, maybe you're the 'special guy' with the 'special, super secret' account.....I doubt it.
    Or, maybe you're the guy at the diner counter running his mouth.
    My guess.
    Or perhaps you're too prideful to understand that a truck is not an extension of one's personality, rather a way to make money.

    Listen.....a truck is a TOOL to make money. Take care of it and it will take care of you. And that doesn't involve washing it twice a week.......That's just straight up silly.
     
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