Why you'll go Bankrupt hauling around $2 a mile loads

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Kenworth6969, Jun 3, 2022.

  1. Banker

    Banker Road Train Member

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    Do you have any idea how hard it was to not get the Cowboy Ribeye’s? Times are tough and I got to cut somewhere. While I don’t pay pump price and am extremely fortunate to have well paying long term contract freight with a surcharge that covers my loaded miles and some mty miles, I still don’t feel good about the high cost of fuel long term. There isn’t much anyone of us can really do, but hold on tight and hope it’s a short ride. Until there is absolutely no more good paying freight, I will haul as much of it and save as much as I can for the rainstorm. DDA4D1F1-FA57-4C28-B68E-DEC33242EDF2.png
     
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  3. Siinman

    Siinman Road Train Member

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  4. God prefers Diesels

    God prefers Diesels Road Train Member

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    I'm already hungry. How far do you live from Texas? I can use personal conveyance.
     
  5. Banker

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    Not many people on this forum have an open invitation to dinner, but you are one of them. Would you mind bringing your welder? Asking for a friend.
     
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  6. bumper Jack

    bumper Jack Heavy Load Member

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    Ooooo weeee! I’ll take mine medium rare please.
     
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  7. God prefers Diesels

    God prefers Diesels Road Train Member

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    Well that hit harder than I expected. And I appreciate it.

    As far as the welder is concerned....it's portable!! This Summer, my wife is coming out with me some, and I'd like to meet some of you guys.
     
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  8. GYPSY65

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    I have wings on the smoker and ribs going on in a few
    Then a brisket and pork butt tomorrow
    Plus a full bar and the misters are up and running

    All are welcome!!
    Well. Except the Debbie downers

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  9. God prefers Diesels

    God prefers Diesels Road Train Member

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    I've seen pics of your place before (I was across the street taking them...just kidding), and it looks like a nice spot to hang out.
     
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  10. bumper Jack

    bumper Jack Heavy Load Member

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  11. GYPSY65

    GYPSY65 Road Train Member

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    I was actually surprised I found any
    But I do think it’s due to all the wing joints popping up
     
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