Does anyone read around here?
As I wrote, I did go get the car myself, so man this. My truck also runs on diesel. Strike 2 on you. Diesel is currently $2.99 - $3.50 along the route I took. Strike 3, you're out. The trip is under 5 hours 1 way. My costs,
roundtrip, were 40% of the lowest bid.
I've been in this game a long time and what I see coming out of uship isn't what it once was.
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Originally Posted by Trulyvintage
Actual cost to operate equipment goes way beyond fuel in the tank .... 
You mentioned unleaded prices dropping - diesel prices have not ....
Real trucks that haul freight put diesel in the tank - not unleaded ....
#2 diesel is averaging $3.50 to $4.00 a gallon in most parts of the country
and fuel efficiency drops in the Winter by 10% or more for a diesel vehicle ...
I just spent $900 to replace a HPOP & sensor last week and another $800
to replace my dually rear tires .... 
You have no clue what it actually costs to operate a truck & trailer by the mile ....
" A dreaming Toyota truck owner " is probably someone who is not hauling for the cost of fuel .... 
Why don't you man up and go get your own vehicle instead of whining ..... 
Jim
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