Trucking is not worth it

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by djbattle, Sep 28, 2023.

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  1. DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    He was talking about container haulers. Nobody needs a CAT with 18 speed for that
     
    DUNE-T, Sep 28, 2023
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    That’s interesting. Wonder what it would benefit my agent to not offer the discount if GW does? Especially since they offer the discount from other insurance providers. Wonder why @Long FLD ’s agent wouldn’t offer it either? It’s a funny puzzler.
     
    Jubal Early Times, Sep 28, 2023
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    When I was with GW 5 years ago they offered yearly discounts too.
    Maybe they have changed since then.
    My agent was in Sioux City.
     
    Lyle H, Sep 28, 2023
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    Interesting. This is my first year with them. I was with sentry before. Sentry wouldn’t raise my cargo to 750 so I had to go with GW. I really don’t see what it would benefit the agent to say they don’t offer a discount.
     
    Jubal Early Times, Sep 28, 2023
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    I use an agent from Rapid City and they’ve never offered one. I can pay in full if I want but it’s the same amount as 3 months down and 9 payments.
     
    Long FLD, Sep 28, 2023
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    Same here and my agent is in Greenville, SC
     
    Jubal Early Times, Sep 28, 2023
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    I know, thats why i said a dd 12.7+10 for econony spec in specific lol. Blanket statments of "X is best" are a peve of mine and my first thought is nahh. Hence my comment. Was more taking a poke that the DD 12L is only best and most reliable in X cases not in all then anything.
     
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    If the agent doesn't offer a discount, change the agent.
     
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    I’d rather stick with a place that I know has good service when they are needed than take a change in getting a crappy agent just to save a few bucks.
     
    Long FLD, Sep 29, 2023
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    Do you complain about rate cutting carriers?
     
    Jubal Early Times, Sep 29, 2023
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