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Old 12-15-2014, 12:36 PM
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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 View Post
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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