Where is everyone #5

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by DDlighttruck, Aug 27, 2017.

  1. Oxbow

    Oxbow Road Train Member

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    I recognize all the tools in your top photo, and saw them being used a couple weeks ago! Was it nice not to worry about how many volts were going to the nozzles?lol
     
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  3. Lysdexis

    Lysdexis Road Train Member

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    Couldn't tell ya havent actually spoken to anyone so this is all purely speculation because I genuinely dont know. Base plates are provided at 30 a week. Idk what a base plate is so yeah idk half of what I'm really reading so here I am asking questions.

    Another thing to keep in mind is they also pay empty miles plus surcharge
     
  4. pushbroom

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    What floored me was the price on injectors. I'm used to 1200$ an injector not 1200$ for all six! The old mechanical are neat, I wish we got to see more of them at work.
     
  5. singlescrewshaker

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    Well, I do not fully understand base plates neither. Never been in a lease. If that's all yours to keep between $1.94-$2.05 for all miles loaded & empty it may workout, but you'll be chasing miles I think..
     
  6. Oxbow

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    Yeah, we just put new (not remans) nozzles in ours. $184 US a piece! I think remans were around $100.
     
  7. Lysdexis

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    Frankly doesnt seem like enough to make it worth it. I'm not sure how many miles a guy could get in a week but let's say 2500 a week,

    Assume 75% loaded miles youd be at 4800 a week before fuel. National average on fuel is 3.06 and I'd use around 460 gallons if I didnt idle at night so maybe 500 gallons over a week. Not sure whatd itd burn while idling but guessing it at 40 gallons over the week to be safe. Spend 1500 in fuel so thatd leave me 3300 a week not counting maintenance. That's not enough to get me to leave being at home nightly.

    I'm sure theres a weekly insurance cost and other misc things as well.

    I did talk to a guy that hauls for who I haul for now that used to do Oakley and he said he made really nicely. I can do regional for who I drive for now but I'd have to have my own numbers and all that.
     
  8. Lysdexis

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    314 for my reman n14 injector wasnt bad I didnt think
     
  9. singlescrewshaker

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    Doh, I forgot no fuel surcharge for empty miles. Some companies rape the o/o on insurance too, or so I've hear. Maybe $300-$400 a week. Even if you take the the week off, still have pay them. The more you bring to light, the worst it seems to get..

    If I had a job I liked & wanted to be home every night I'd probably stay at it, as long as I was comfortable $ wise.. Do you like being at your current spot?
     
  10. BigBob410

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    Y'all need to get you a 33 ton with an upper....for WINTER!! Lol! Swinging the concrete bucket makes for a long day when ya' can't sit down! images.jpeg
     
  11. Oxbow

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    I know a beautiful young mother that might disagree.
     
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