DO NOT Buy a Big Rig. Don't Do it. You will regret it. NOW is not the time
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Hey Sammie… can you recommend this woman, share her information maybe? I’d love to bring her my business.
@@Hi-LoFlippa704 it’s been so long I can’t remember that name. She was at Clayton Co Ga, Farm Bureu
@@MakeCentsTrucking does it matter if I don’t live in Georgia?
Guaranteed way to be a millionaire in trucking , start out with 2 million and within a year you will be a millionaire
Sorry Sammy I disagree. Owner operators Make up a overwhelming majority of this industry and we 100% control the rates. When I give a Rate which is always at min $4.50 on all miles deadhead to, loaded, and deadhead from they will pay that rate unless some other truck says hey I’ll do it for less!!! The last time a broker said I can’t pay what I paid last week to me I said why not ? She said the markets gone down ! I said really? How so fuels up .25 cents from last week nothing on my ends gone down ? She said it’s not me it’s the market I said okay thanks sorry I couldn’t help ! And hung up she spent the next 6 hours trying to get someone cheaper and when she couldn’t she called back and paid what she did last week plus the extra fuel increase for wasting 6 hours of my life ! That’s how it goes in my trucking business unless someone else says I’ll do it for less. So I ask, why would anyone do it for less? McDonald’s makes money, Walmart makes money, why shouldn’t we ? And when we make money lol it’s still a small amount in the scheme of business owners.
What type trucking you do? Van, Flat, Refer etc?
Very wise I think all trackers should do that
everyone just wants to get rich off of our backs
Hey man if it works, keep at it 😎
Sorry I just seen this I run a flatbed out of the Pittsburgh PA area I stay within 350 miles of Pittsburgh my truck sits outside the house a lot but every time it leaves I make money and if it can’t I don’t leave luckily God has gave me enough to keep on Truckin and all I can do is wait and pray for the next paying load. I will say this it’s tough to get them to pay good money for our trucks and it is even harder to get them to pay more than we did it before so if you set the bar low they remember and when you ask for the extra 500 bucks they’re likely going to say no.
Always the best bet is to stay out of debt. Thing about trucking is its sewn up tight. You can't make a dollar that uncle slam don't get half of? You can't move that truck unless you contract with the road pirates. You think the laws are made for you? Their made for the company owners who own the politicians. You think Amazon or Walmart doesn't have any clout?
people need to look at their own business decisions and stop blaming others for their poor decisions you chose that truck payment and insurance payment i don't need to make $3 plus a mile to make money you do i can net 4k a week at $2.50 a mile
@@2preach it’s all about the individual’s business skills pretty much lol
Lol you got set straight by the pastor 😂 that's major
I bought my truck a few years ago with a payment of 600 buck a month. I haul for 2.50 - 3.50 a mile. Its been working out great.
What year and model of truck? How many miles on it now?
@@timothykeith1367 columbia freight shaker. 700k on a rebuild. 60 series of course .
Well said. When you decide to buy a truck, you can’t rush in to it. Extensive research and crunching numbers must be done. If the numbers don’t add up to be feasible, don’t take that risk. The potential for reward must outweigh the risk.
I love that last sentence. I’m going to stick to that quote.
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I just add you @thehighwaycowboy this a very good point or at less something to think about...thanks "
I have been thinking about becoming a fleet owner for several years now. I have done hours of research and multiple hours of number crunching. I would have to say the numbers just don’t make sense to me. I could be completely wrong but to me it seems like trucking is the only industry That owners are completely satisfied being in a upside down business. Let me explain. The average truck should make roughly $275,000 a year. Pay your driver fuel maintenance insurance and all of the other nonsense fees you as the owner might make $80,000 After expenses. Don’t get me wrong $80,000 sounds really good. But how I see it. You spent $195,000 to make $80,000. Hence the reason I said upside down business
Sammy this video has aged very well. Trucks are way down rates are way down fuel is way up. You be lookin like a genius.
Personal bills will make or break you it doesn’t matter how high or low your truck payment is as long as it can deliver a load.
Yeah a lot of people want fancy and nice things. I'm perfectly fine with a little bit of land a trailer lol with a rzr and some guns
Hope truck prices (trailers too) come back down to Earth as well. I lucked out and got a 2017 Prostar in fall of 2020 before inventory dried up & prices spiked. Payment around $1200/month, not too terrible. Agree having good or excellent credit is a must when talking to lenders.. fortunately my credit is very good. I'm guessing lots of owners that got in late 2021 & this year on lease purchase or bought new trucks & trailers are feeling the pain now.. especially ones with bad credit. Johnny didn't factor in the big insurance premium on his $300k purchase either., which is why it's important to keep a spotless MVR. Bet we're gonna see auction houses & truck lots fill up with repos shortly. Stay safe Sammy.
Best truck payment, is no truck payment. I’m sitting at the airport right now jumping on this plane to get cash truck #2!🎉
😂
Not everyone has $150,000 lying around let alone $50,000 for an old truck
I started with $160k 2021 Freightliner Cascadia. I’m over a year in making truck payments. You have to know your numbers and understand what works for you. You do you!
Have you had any big breakdowns in the first year?
@@anthonywilliams3606 I had the low pressure sensor for the primary air tank to bad. I found a RUclips video and the part number and changed it myself. I had the A/C completely replaced. I’m on my third oil pan, because the oil pans are made of plastic, and the drain plugs get over torqued. The first oil pan I was in St Louis and all my oil ended up on I 44 just before Arsenal Blvd. I got a new oil pan. Then both drain plugs got stripped and neither of them would come out. So I’m on my third oil pan. I don’t think they make a metal replacement pan for my truck. Or I can’t find one. But thanks be to God no.
@@finalout99 man! Sorry to hear that.
@@stratolestele7611 if it was easy every swinging Richard would be doing it. Right?!
You have to go where you dont want too . Including going to work when you don't have too . The best time to go to work is when you have plenty of money
If u buy a used truck u better have a mechanic check out everything. Especially the used trucks at the dealers. Don’t pay all that money for a lemon. Maintenance is “key” in trucking.
Good video SIR. I've watched guys pay 90k for trucks with 500k miles emissions trucks that is. All I can say to us OOs is look what the RAILROAD JUST DID.
I Love you bro ❤ for keeping it real , I started my trucking business paying cash for everything. My only expense is Insurance & Fuel. Thanks for info
My name is Johnny, but you missed on my business model. I spent 25 years in management for a fortune 500 company so I had a pretty good grip on how to set up my business model. I bought a 2016 freightliner cascadia in May of 2020. They had the truck listed for 69,000. I offered 40,000 cash and they accepted. I bought a 2008 wabash 53' dry van a month later. They wanted 11,000 but I offered 7,000 and they accepted. Used prices were extremely low due to covid. Insurance through progressive for just under 8,000 a year. Right now, I'm hauling freight 300 miles or less from home (Ohio) and and making between $3 and$4 a mile. Shorter loads to help save on fuel. I'm fairly new to the industry but my advice, for what it's worth, is to wait for the truck market to drop again. 6 months to a year and truck prices will be much lower. I expect the rates to stay fairly flat until next spring. But you never know. Keep your fixed costs as low as possible and try to eliminate your personal debt is the best option. Just my 2 cents.
Good on you..
Brother I just was trying to sell my truck & I was not happy with the offers at all. As far as waiting is concerned; YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!!
Make model mileage?
In the market to add a sleeper.
2014 Mack Pinnacle cxu613, milage 597601
Dont sell it brother, now is not the time to let go of anythinf you have, this country is in a political crisis right now. Keep your belongings, stand your ground, dont let these brokers dictate our lives. They need us more then we need them.....
@@thebirdgod419 How does it run? Any major work done on it?
I must admit it has been rough though with this economy. Two years ago I leased a 2015 Cascadia sleeper truck with 240,000 miles with the option to purchase at the end of the lease. I didn't have that large down payment to purchase one. My first year I ran local home everyday and made over a quarter million dollars. Last year I made just under that. My truck will be paid off April this year. I think I did pretty good considering how this economy has been a total sh!t show. I have a passion for trucking. 20yrs in the industry and my passion has never faded. I refuse to be defeated and I will never work for any other trucking company again. Good content, Sammy but I beg to differ.
Are you hauling dry van?
I agree with you on waiting to make a purchase simply because the prices for a truck are too high, new or used.
We use to get a new truck every couple years when we hauled livestock two loads a week 1200+ miles one way is the main reason. Now i might do 1200 miles a week so I am thankful I won’t need anything new lol. The old iron is so much better anyway. 🤘🏼
If you do your research you can find a used Older truck with no DEF or DPF garbage run that truck and you will never lose. I know drivers who drive 2003 trucks and they are constantly winning. Your biggest mistake is when you lease a truck Or you buy one brand new you will never get ahead.
Paid 60k cash for my truck 5 years ago. Haven’t worked it a day yet but it sits In my driveway for the day I decide. I’ll pay cash for my trailer too when time comes. Patience is key
@David Henry we go on weekend joy rides all the time. Not so much this year with the price of fuel
What kind of truck is it , the year and the mileage when you bout it ?
@@kaatto2121 05 L model 250k original miles
Before the truck prices went all over the place, we had enough to pay cash for an under 400k mile truck. Now with the current marker, I’m driving for a company and just riding it out until the market is flooded with manuals people can’t drive 😂
Exactly why I still run a Fleet of 38 1986 Pete 359's maintained in Pristine Operating Condition. Fully Mechanical Cat 3406B and Spicer 6x4 Transmissions. No Computers, and No Sensors to shut my drivers down. Oh, and Paper logs.
legit $$$
You hiring😂😂📲
@@KyleNelson279 No open trucks at this time.
@@curtekstrom9531 I'm just kidding. I don't think I could do otr. Sticking with ltl unless I buy a truck one day👍
That’s awesome 😎 Love the 359s 🙌
I got lucky , I bought a Peterbilt 579 2018 for 92k dollars only 8,ooo original miles that was a gift run like a champ, paccar mx13 solid like a 🪨 but those new truck buy an APU stay away from idle your truck zero issues 1 year in my business another tip move light freight below 30k pounds you will never have problem with turbos or another parts in your truck. Truck pay off 8 months.
i think it’s not the time to go in road but if you have the money it’s the best time to buy a truck and park it cuz it’s the lowest prices ever now.
Wrong!!! We can have control over fuel ⛽️ and rates, if when we pull together. Also too many people buying trucks and don’t know anything about the business 🧑💼
That hasn’t worked out for us in the past 50 years but yeah I agree that if we could get on same page we could make changes
Definitely dropped a gem with that farm bureau bank. I'm a texas based company and called them while watching this video. Thank you
By April 2023 trucks will be sold for less than half of this unreal price. I sold my KW last year. In oct for 3 times what it was worth. Listed it and was sold within 10 minutes. I will buy one again, but mid to late 23. At 1/3 the price of today. Also come on Yellowstone, going to be a wild ride watching Rip do this deal. Be time to go to the train station.
I came super close to selling out to buy back in when it drops but decided I’m not real good at gambling lol so I decided not to 😂 And Yellowstone, has to be the best show I’ve ever watched 🙌🙌
Smart move..
I bought my 1st new truck in 2016 and paid it off on feburary, butt then again I've been out here 28 years and run local,that's rite local and own it and 2 flatbeds.
jusy buy an old truck simple 1994 9600 international cabover got it for 14k cash 3406b swapped 13 speed ,10k for a new engine 5k for new trans still under 30k if something breaks but nothing will older trucks are soo much better ZERO E LOG outlaw trucking baby paid off that 14 less than a year eyeing out some lowboys next
Sammy B . Treat it like a business and it will pay you like a business. Treat it like a hobby and it will cost you like a hobby .
Even with a reasonable truck payment MIND YOUR MONEY . 💰
They stick it to new buyers. You pay more than the truck is worth after your finance contract is up.
I’ve had an idea for a Regulation I’ve been throwing out there and I want to know if my fellow Owner Operators support it. I’d like Brokers to be regulated to Charging only a “Broker fee” how much I’m not sure maybe $50 or $100 whatever it is but a “Brokerage Fee” per load that fee is the same regardless of Miles or Material! The brokers aren’t hauling it so why would they make more for a 50 mile load vs 5000 mile load ? My intended outcome is Shippers Know what the Carrier, and broker makes and so does the carrier and We can Get rid of allot of the Issues out here where a $5,000 dollar load $4,900 to the truck and $100 to the broker one week and next week it’s still a 5,000 load but the truck gets $2,500 and so does the broker!!
Right on Sammy. Thanks, a lot of good info/facts. You stay safe brother.
MY FELLOW AMERICAN TRUCKERS AND OWNER OPERATORS, DO NOT LET THEM STEP ON US LIKE ROACHES. STAND YOU GROUND, WE'RE WORTH WAY MORE THEN WHAT THIS GUY IS SAYING IN THIS VIDEO. DONT LET BIG COMPANIES LAUGH AT YOU. WE ARE MORE IMPORTANT TO THEM, THEN THEY ARE TO US.
Funny! I never said haul cheap.
There's definitely Alot of Sharks out there who will take your hard earned money & think nothing about it!
Great video, didn't know that about Farm Bureau.
Yes there is 🙌
I'd like to give credit where credit is due. Good information, Keep doing what you doing
Great video! That term you threw out a few times is key… Calculated Risk.
Good information I agree with not buying a truck with high payments I got lucky and got my truck in 2020 with a manageable payments and now my truck is paid for. If I would have had high payments on my truck I would have lost it when everything shutdown from covid and things got tight.
Any older driver can tell you if you really want a truck get it from a dealer. DO NOT LEASE. In a lease the ONLY one who makes money is the company leasing it to you. You will never see home and barely make it. Also if you aren't running high milage per day you won't make any money. Or if you aren't making over $2.50 a mile you will go broke. Leasing a truck is a rookie mistake.
Thank you , you helped us young kid I’m turning 21 so thank you so much for everything
I have a 2018 Cascadia that I owe $44,,000 with 595,000 miles on and I make roughly $2.50/ mi.. been thinking about upgrading, but after this video I think I may just keep the truck I have. Thanks
Dang.
You make me feel bad.
I have a paid for 2017 Volvo with 800k on it now.
And I want 700k more out of it before ai upgrade.
@@secretsquirrel6718 and there's the trap! constantly upgrading, ever think about idk keeping a truck past 15 years..you want comfort and a good life style, stay or get rid of payments asap
Thank you for the advice I’ve been saving up money to buy a truck now I know I’m going the right route
I've owned other business's and now part owner w/husband of a truck. O/O you should always make what it takes not to just make your bills but if you don't have a truck payment then still enough to put a monthly truck payment in savings for maintenance or that cash to put down on a newer truck.
If you say you own a store that gets 70% of its income from.vlack Friday to Christmas you have to budget for the rest of the year, it's not time to buy a new personal car.
Trucking is the same there are good months and bad months you have to save for higher fuel in lower fuel seasons etc .
Paying cash for a truck is the only way. The smart way.
Great video I bet someone will really benefit from this good info you dropped, which is 🎯 💯
I hope so!
Run hard when times are good then sell it at the peak it's easy to time the next peak will be in 12 to 20 months so get in then right when everyone is out of business trucks will be cheap I got out and sold right at the peak 7 months ago in Thailand where my dollars go far 😀 and I saved all of them and drove all of covid got a nice condo on the beach and building a large farm house out here its great 👍
That’s what I’d like to do too 🙌🙌 I’ve been looking around the world for another spot lol
@@MakeCentsTrucking Thanks, it works for me because I'm married to a Thai woman alls I have in America is a 5x10 so when I do drive I stay out the whole time and just do hometime when the trucks in for repairs at a family member house but mostly hotels but if you have kids and a family that would be tough to do at least here because of vise problems but there's other more welcoming countries like Philippines Laos Cambodia cheaper too so $25k you and your family could hang there tell the rates comeback.
I have held out on becoming an owner op because of the high truck price and low rates.
I’m making over 100k working for US Foods doing deliveries. Yes, the job is hard and back breaking, but I’m home 3 days week with no work.
Ok buddy whatever u say
@@crosscountry9132 Your sarcasm is misplaced. 100k is definitely available for company drivers who want to put in the hours or do the hardest work.
@@crosscountry9132 he starts his day at 2am and fights local traffic all day in a shared truck that's broke down.
@@gailmorra Lol nah I work the Night Shift out of Livermore, CA yard. I haven’t had a truck break down on me luckily.
Great video. Lotsa real talk right here. I appreciate your honesty and experience. ✌️
Just rent em. You'll end up paying about the same amount in repairs. At least this way you can switch trucks if something happens and give it back when you need a break. I had $1000 a month payment with my truck but it ended up costing me $50,000 in repairs so yeah lesson learned. Either buy a new freightliner that you can work on yourself, or rent trucks. Truck Is a tool at the end of the day.
The reason why trucks is this high is because you all Are buying them. The market can go up or come down. The market have no control of how you spend your money. If you can get away with selling your truck that worth 60000 , And you can make another 60000, Because someone is willing to buy It for a 120There you go. The problem with us in the trucking industry, We act like we got no balls very passive
Being you live in Georgia Sammy, you should try Ameris Bank. They’ve always done me good
First video I seen on this channel. Can't believe I barley found it. Nice 👍
Nice! I sure glad to have you 👊
I plan to pay cash for my first truck with a good solid maintenance fund in cash up front. Otherwise no deal.
🙌😎 it you can do that, that’s solid!! Good plan man! Most don’t have the patience for that
You right brother prices falling but they still high
Agreed 👊
Thank you for all your content it’s help me out so much. So much respect ✊🏾 for you!!!!
You can make it with a truck payment if you managed your money right and save don’t let negativity scary you away I’m on my second truck I paid off the first one already!
I had a $21,000 international pro star payed it of when covid hit and acquire a 2015 579 for $42,000 in with a 459000 miles. And is a love and hate relationship I prefer a389 but the business says no
Honestly its pretty easy
Your First truck should be used old and cheap..you will gain knowledge about the truck and trucking without owing hundreds of thousands of dollars for it, then move up and buy what you want after few years..
I started with a POS Freightliner columbia, paid 10k for it lol..and now i own a truck people take pictures of, so there's that..and trucking is all a waiting game, just gotta outlast the majority that come rushing in for the gold rush
Trucking continues to be more overregulated every year and will be the death of it, government in your pants every mile down the road no matter what you do "right".
Bro you always give honest advice.
This pretty much only applies to freight haulers hauling loads off of load boards. Specialized loads don't rely on being at the mercy of load boards and brokers, it relies on the industry. If I clear $30,000 - $35,000 a month hauling cryogenics but little Johnny only clears $3,000 a month hauling general freight off a load board, I can buy a new truck every 2 years where little Johnny can never buy a new truck !!
Sammy I'm in agreement with you besides the per mile rating. If noone starts their trucks for that 1.50-1.80 a mile the rates have no choice but to meet the requirements of operators. I understand everyone has payments on whatever and have to make a certain amount per week let's say. Again, if no truck in this great nation started up for less then $2.50 per mile that would then be the standard price of transportation. Fuel man doesn't accept a lower rate, mechanics, tow and tire guys, insurance, lumber, etc. Noone accepts lower rates then what they charge besides the one in that seat.
Now tell me I'm wrong sir, let's think about that please
I agree 😎 I never said run you truck for less. I stated I made it through a recession at a specific rate. I was leased on and that was my ceiling. Now I’m 100% independent. Why would I run cheap? 😎
Being a truck driver, you have very little say in anything, especially how your day goes or how you handle your time/hours.
Wait to buy a truck? Why? When lots are full of trucks they can't get rid of.
Because they are over priced
I agree with the 6 to 12 month wait. I am doing just that. I am in the market but refuse to pay the mark up!
I agree with you I have the money for a truck but I’m waiting until next March or April just to see what the market is like….
I work for a ma and pop company with 85 trucks. You get 24% of load of good freight. Up to 100k and have a guarentee of $1200 a week no matter what. We only haul 10% broker freight. I dont think most owner ops make this.
Lease purchase guys maybe. I netted over $5k last week running
lol, i netted over 230k last year, come again?! your are talking about the wannabes
Heyyy I seen you pass me before..🤯🤯🤯and you on You tube????..Dayummm..(You came cross my Research feed👍🏾Cause im trying to decide to stay a company or get my own🚛 or just look for a more better paying company..Cause i dont mind beening a Company🙌🏾💯..its Less Stress Even if it dont get Paid Like The Big Boys😫 Still 🤣..I Love it...)Anywhooo....Don't pass me again without waving that Lady Driver in that Big Blue Slow Truck 🚛 Miss Georgia Red😆😆
What I’ve learned doing RUclips is this, it’s a really small world 😎 Also a Ga boy!
You’re on the right track researching. If you go OO be sure to find yourself a mentor who’s winning at it. No need to go at it trying to figure it out as you go lol I did and it was a hard road. Anyways, glad to have ya 😎
This is real talk.... thanks for this video broski!
I just said this to a driver at Raphine,VA Petro mm205...I've said this for decades..how can you get involved with 3-$4000 payments for 5 years depending on stock market, broker retailers..That's not including a lot more overhead...why don't you think most banks (WILL NOT LEND$$L!! for big rigs unless you have equity in a home they can go after...It's been said by many investors like Mark cuban,,, (NEVER START A BUSINESS WITH A HIGH LOAN + INTEREST...Use equity, investors etc...Now add equipment that consumes $$ as you start driving with thousands of moving parts,chasing freight brokers control and companies while you maintain a Huge overhead....Drivers that own there own old-school Rig made their money in better times / Paper logs..E.L.D stops drivers from making real$$ safely..so many topics,financially, safety, hometime that one industry is rapped up in (TRUCKING)....The highest regulated industry in the world..only lucrative to mega carriers that buy thousands of trucks at a time...ITS A DRIVERS MARKET !!! Drive someone else's problems and collect a check
Yo Sammy didn't you buy yours in a recession...one thing you said I believe is that is what taught you discipline. If one could make it thru this one could make it any time.
I bought it in Feb 2017. But it damn sure wasn’t over priced! I can sell my truck now for what I gave for it. Last year I could have sold it for $125k
I only gave $79k for it.
@@MakeCentsTrucking that is a point you did make in your video.. you just keep doin what your doin cuz it's workin...I feel that it's a perfect storm. Ya either gonna weather it out or gonna sink. Whatever we do do it in faith, by faith and through faith. God's economy works a little different in spite of what is going on. Thank you for doin what you do. - Rider 71 over n out
Thank you for all the nuggets you have helped me out so much!!!
Cheap freight to a Carrier Does not Mean Cheap freight for the shipper ! Ever wonder how the prices of goods continue to rise while our Rates have been so low for so long ? When trucks take cheap loads the only person who is benefiting is the broker! We don’t need more brokers out here I think everybody can agree on that! if you look at the amount of new brokers is getting out of control they literally have trucks out here running the freight for the fuel surcharge and sometimes less while the shippers are paying top dollar
Trk/ trl prices are coming down 5% per month...
Great video I’m going to keep this in mind when I start my journey
I'm kinda stuck with it. The truck I bought for car hauling, aint cutting it in flatbed(single axle tractor). Truck payment I'm looking at is 1600/mo for a conventional tractor... not gonna lie, I'm nervous AF...
Not sure what your other bills are like but 1600 a month should be a breeze depending on what market your in. Do it! Just make sure it ain’t gunna suck up your cash with repairs as best you can. I pay 2500 and do small loads only. My truck was only 69k though 🤷🏽♂️
Mine was bought new and I haul flatbed local and paid it off,butt you better be a hustler,
Best add 3ft of frame and another drive driver😂
@@KyleNelson279 Yeah, I looked into that. I couldn't find a means of doing so that I could afford... Ended up financing a newer but still used truck.
Just do LTL and pick up twice..
Good stuff man, THANKS! Be safe.
BOC ENTERPRISES HIRING JUST FOR YOU SAMMY.
We have opposite opinions on financing vs cash, but that doesn't mean that there's anything wrong with the finance route, you have done well over the past years with your business plan, as have I with mine.
There is 100% predatory lending practices when it comes to commercial truck/trailer financing. Keep spreading the word on the legit programs!
oh no, cash is best imo. i just dont have the cash for the trucks i wanna buy lol
Just bought my 2nd , but I took my first truck off the road and hit Sand boxing . BUY TRUCKS JUST RUN THEM RIGHT . OTR IS NOT WHERE ITS AT
I really like Your instructional videos !
The truck is the pivotal part of the business ( w/out the truck the rest
would be moot ) . That being said ,
FIRST One must take a long look in
the mirror ! One must take stock of
health issues , age , home life ( DREAM KILLERS being what They are & all ) , trust Me , if Your Significant Other is NOT on board
with this , Your life will be less than
happy ( don't ask how I know ) !!!!
If You made it this far , congratulations , You are in better shape than 90 plus !
Individually, we don't have any control over prices. Collectively, we could control the entire market. But nobody's down for real work.
🙌🙌🙌 just imagine if we could band together!!
@@MakeCentsTrucking it would be an entirely new world. Get a taste of the REAL freedom!
Don't think it's a good idea for anyone to buy one right now.
Paid cash for the truck
My truck payment 1250. Do a lot of my own maintenance 2016 international lonestar
Hey lov ur videos u got a name for the company u did the re finaces thx u
Sure, Farm Bureu 😎
Can't always get 3 a mile
New Pete 579 went up 85000CAD in a year..I was lucky I bought my new 579 2022 a year ago it stood all the time.at the parking lot in Texas and after my own 120 inch sleeper was swapped with the factory one I started driving March.. the prices for a new 579 diamond package is now at CAD 275000 ish
yeah that have gotten insane
@@MakeCentsTrucking yea very insane.. I forgot to write that the truck sat at the parking lot in Texas at the factory till begin Feb this year after it was build in end of June and waiting for a abs module
@@MakeCentsTrucking you will be surprised how much people still buy a new truck now.. you can write yourself up a waiting list now for end 2023 at our dealership... Just to spec one!!!
MakeCents, thank you
Buying a truck is not a big risk. Not having a busines Plan Taylor for where you want to go is a foolish
Let's talk Insurance.
That's my largest expense after fuel.
You need to check my description, give my insuguy a call. Been with him going on 6 years. I’m paying $860 month now
Right now is not the time to jump in ...... If you can keep your fix cost as low as they can be and that also counts for home expenses you mite be able to make it and hopefully last till another uptick in rates and shipper's beginning for capacity.....
Right now it's a perfect storm... rates are down coming for the manufacturers and shippers.... Inflation is hitting them too and they want to keep there profits .....
. Brokers and dispatchers are fighting each other for the cookies and the overcapacity of owner operators are fighting for the crumbs..... And worst of all we have new owner operators and fleets that did not plan took on inflated truck payments and are going to fight before they go under this equals to rates continuing to fall as they get more desperate to keep their trucks moving.....
In other words this bubble or pimple is going to POP! 😂😂
As always good practical info minus the fluff 💪🏾👍🏾
Queso = Spanish for cheese.
K, so = Southern for here’s the plan and y’all probably not gonna like it.
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We control the rates by not hauling for cheap rates. Don’t haul cheap!
How has that worked out for us in the past 50 years. NO we don’t or we’d still be getting $5 per mile. Can’t get trucker to stick together
I run local and I’m paid hourly but have been otr and you are correct buddy of mine says same thing, Hard to stick together with all the steering wheel holders and all of the mega carriers.
We need to stand for something these rates are ridiculous trucker let make a different stop running for fuel ever load need's to earn u a profit please guy's leave these loads with the broker...thx
I hear truckers saying they're having to haul $2/mile or less freight, but my boss says brokers want $3.50/mile to move oysters from TX or VA to MS.
A lot of new trucker company marry to their truck, they will never see home, their new born will grow up without them.
Haaaa, my engine is getting rebuilt right now as we speak! I'm chilling for the x 2 week's. Not.....I'm actually waiting on a rental. I can't sit around that long and do nothing. You can only cut grass so much.... Lol 😂😂😂! Now, on the other hand my buddy who drives bought a 07 or a 09 KW 900 HE paid 50k for that supposed to have a rebuild on it. Yes, the warranty ran out the engine went. At that point he owed 39k I think. Well he spent 5k on a computer for it, the. Another 10k on injectors, head word, Def filters, exhaust work and a few other things. Now just recently spent another 6k on oil pump, mains, bearings, seal's, and a few other things also. Now the truck is back up to or around 60k. Hasn't worked in 2 months because of all this craziness. He now wanting to sell his w9. He got it appraised at 97k . He's wants start making cheese cakes and dessert's and seel them at his brothers restaurant!
Man that’s some bad run of luck there. Hope the best for him 🙌🙌
@@MakeCentsTrucking I'm sure he will take all the good luck he can get!
The only way to make a million in trucking is to start with 2 million