Here is an inflation adjustment calculator.
What was a good weeks pay in 1985?
Value of $1,200 in 1986. Inflation Calculator for Today's Dollars
Were you driving back when?
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Oldironfan, Jul 10, 2018.
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Must have been around 1995 or so when fuel price in California cracked $1.00 a gallon.
Think it was about 97 or 98 that I started using fuel cards and not cash.Oldironfan Thanks this. -
I wasn't driving in 86, but according to that I was making a lot more.
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That’s a GREAT question. Can’t wait to hear the replies.
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I got nothing on you seasoned salty professionals. Slightly better than before.
$750 in 2018 equals $714.37 in 2015.Oldironfan Thanks this. -
In 1985 I was still racking up miles on a BMX bike. Not to race, it was my transportation.
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In '85 I was racking up miles on a plastic big wheel!! LoL
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In '85 I was riding 3 wheelers, listening to Kill 'em all and Ride the lightning and smokin' weed like a mad man! Oh and making $8 an hour! Ahh simpler times!!! Lol!!
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In 1985 I had just bought a brand new IH 9600 cabover, could afford health insurance for the family and was building my first house.
Paying taxes on about $750 week, home every weekend, 80k miles per year
In 2017, I am driving an 18 year old tractor, live in an RV(rubber tramp), on medicare, drive 80k miles a year and pay taxes on about $750 week.
Does that answer your question?singlescrewshaker, deathB4decaf, BigBob410 and 4 others Thank this.
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