[63Banshee]

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.

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

[72projectbird]

Originally Posted by 63Banshee

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.

I was confused on that one as well.

I've never had anything shipped to me from Uship, but I've had a car that I sold get shipped out. It seemed to work out fine, but I didn't like the way the site was laid out when I went to check it out.

[242177P]

Originally Posted by 63Banshee

The trip is under 5 hours 1 way. My costs, roundtrip, were 40% of the lowest bid.

Now factor in what you would charge for an hour's work.