Waiting on New Trucks thread.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Midwest Trucker, Oct 12, 2021.

  1. Accidental Trucker

    Accidental Trucker Road Train Member

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    We just hit our third deer of the year Friday night. Bumper, fender, headlight (again).

    There is no way in Hades we'll turn that in. Insurance is a little over $3K a year. Turn in one deer strike, and it'll double for three years, and one more oopsy and the sky is the limit. Thank you, no.

    Insurance is for those times where you have no choice to turn it in. (Minor) deer strikes are incidental expenses. We are shopping for a Bambi basher bumper.
     
  2. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    I hit 2 deer with my FLD before I bought a Herd and I hit one deer with my W9. I turned all 3 in and never saw a huge jump in my rate from Great West.
     
  3. wore out

    wore out Numbered Classic

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    1 truck valued at 75k 2 trailers both cattle pots one valued at 75 one at 90. Cargo through Hartford they are preferred livestock provider 150k there. Million on liability.

    16000 a year. Again I have 2 speeding tickets one is classified as flying low.
     
  4. gekko1323

    gekko1323 Road Train Member

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    That is pretty low compared to me. This is my first year with authority. I pay just over $20k with Great West. But I have to say it's been worth it. I've had to use their tow coverage already.
     
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    I have had my own numbers since 2015. Leased on to my folks prior to that.
     
  6. KrumpledTed

    KrumpledTed Medium Load Member

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    Our insurance breaks down to about 16000 a truck (my father and I). Two trucks, four trailers, 250k cargo, 2 mil liability.
     
  7. MartinFromBC

    MartinFromBC Road Train Member

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    Those who are ordering new Stars, how many months are you typically waiting?
     
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  8. Opendeckin

    Opendeckin Medium Load Member

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    oh my goodness. I'm paying 7k a year for my one truck with 2 million liability,100k non owned trailer,200k cargo and reefer breakdown.

    Edit: I'm with progressive and have been for 7 years now with no claims
     
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  9. Todd727

    Todd727 Medium Load Member

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    I was told it would be nine to ten months in April. That has been updated and it's looking like it's going to be closer to six months for it to come out of the factory. The next hurdle will be seeing how long it takes Godwin to get the dump body installed.
     
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  10. MartinFromBC

    MartinFromBC Road Train Member

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    I would like to pick up a couple of new tri drive 49X trucks.