Man brother I am sorry, 20 years small fleet owner and this is currently my lowest point, repairs after repairs and crap for rates, keep your head up, we will all pull through this.
Hang in there kid. 35 years of trucking & I still go thru VERY tough times. Learn how to turn a wrench. I dont pay mechanics or tire guys. I do it myself. You could have done that turbo easily. Its a 2 hour job. You will quickly learn to put a few 100 dollars in the bank every week fir breakdowns & tires. Makes the bad days easier.
Firm believer of PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ! When an air spring fails replace all four along with batteries , slack adjusters , brake chambers , and brake diaphragms . Purchase quality parts . Bendix air valves are the best . Peterbilt air springs are expensive but are quality . Load test batteries every 6 months , Group 31’s 925CCA last 3 years , 750 CCA’s last longer Replace belts , idler , and belt tensioners every 2 years . Service air drier and air compressor unloaded valve yearly . Carry an alternator in the truck . Grease weekly , change oil on time . Replace transmission , differential , and power steering oil every 2 years . Purchase all sensors of OEM manufacture .
3300? You can find a turbo for half that. Installing a turbo is on and off….. why wouldn’t you do it yourself….. owner ops only make it if they put in the work all the way around… not just drive and show the truck around.
@@MoneyPitPete nobody carries one. But I bet you could have took an Uber to any parts store and saved more then what you got that for. All my parts stores carry turbos in stock. Especially a common engine like yours….
I had a big breakdown at the end of 2022 and all of last year it was just a battle to stay afloat. I decided to sell truck and trailer and shutdown my authority and company. I feel for you man. I felt the exact same way you are and i have 4 kids and a wife. Enough was enough. Alot less stress
I’m subscribing I like your realness I run a Detroit 60 series with my Contico box on the cat walk with 10 gallons of diesel and my tool box and spare tire being a owner operator is a daily headache 🤦🏾♂️
This is why you can't haul cheap freight.. one breakdown and it breaks the bank or can take you out of buisness.. brokers take 40-70% off a load you have to ask for more and know your worth. WHERE THERE'S A WILL, THERE'S A WAY.. stay up man.
You say no, then the broker says no. Then it's just a game of who blinks first and who has the greater personal overhead. Unfortunately during these hard times, odds are against the family man with bills to pay.
This is the struggle with running old cool equipment. Same boat here. When you see it at the end of the year you coulda made truck payments for the cost of maintenance and fuel savings. Don't ride it to the ground, you gotta know when to fold and regroup, no shame in that. I should take my own advice 😆Hang in there! Very difficult in the current environment.
if you know how to work on your own equipment, (as everyone should if they're going into business) my average yearly mechanical fees are about 10-15k som years lower. with a new truck you're paying that every 2 or 3 months lol especially with these prices. also fuel savings still cant warrant a new truck. my old 3406c peek motor still averages 6.9-7.5 mpg depending on how i drive it.
@@Hipno556 Well you're doing good. I do everything I can (except major engine work) if I can get it home, or catch it before it breaks. 04 3406E, 370's, 5 - 5.5, not grossed out all the time but not light either. A new truck with warrantee (yeah you still loose the down time), and 2 - 2.5 mpg more, would change my picture. But...too old to be buying a new truck, almost done, and I work when I want to, or have to 😆. I guess everyone's situation is different.
@@brianhoppenrath8379 yes I hate to tell you but it does 😂 the mechanical fuel pumps and electronic fuel pumps are 2 very different designs. My fuel gauges are broken, so I determine when to fuel up based on my milage counter. I reset after every fuel up and manually check my mpg. Loaded both ways between 35-45k, average 5.5-6.2, loaded 1 way and dead head back for the same freight about 7 sometimes 8 on the dot. Most of my freight is dedicated, paying 5.50 to 6$ out so deadheading back is worth it.
One thing that has keep me alive the last couple of years is doing most of the my repairs and maintenance for my self, I’m just surprised why a lot of peoples don’t do the repairs for them self, but with the rates been low the last couple years and fuel been high I’m thinking of quitting by end of July when I have to renew my plates and insurance.
A Borg Warner turbo is a fantastic turbo. Cost about 800.00 bux. Takes about an hour to change. Hope you took the air cleaners apart and cleaned the shrapnel out. If not you will be doing it again. Also make sure the charge air cooler isn’t full of oil. If it is the engine will run away when started. Ask me how I know. 😢😢😢
No business that lets its customers determine the price will ever be successful. Those guys with the fancy trucks are able to do what they do because THEY are the ones setting the prices that they run for.
Stay up bro and know your not allone during this time. This seems as a test of your faith in yourself and your business. God got you and will keep you each and everyday.
I would remove the rubber boot of the intake side ,reach in grab the vains & see if there's play up& down or forward & backwards, if not then repeat on the exhaust side. If not there then start check the fan clutch
Sorry to hear about that every body says that truck drivin!! Maybe its time to sell or park it and go be a company driver again there are good companies out there its a tough lifestyle and a hard decision to make i did it for 43 yrs. From 1975 to 2018 retired in 2018 at the age of 68 im 74 now and still miss it good luck driver god bless!!
Man, I just completed the video and what happened is what I warned you about. That mechanic should have known that. I’d make him make good on that. Pisses me off. Also the vibration and ride height difference might be the rear spring hanger bushings have deteriorated. The big bolts on the air leaf spring. I had the same problem, tires wore fine but the ride height was off and had a vibration. Turned out to be the bushings. Not too bad to replace if you have tools. There are a few RUclips videos on how to do it.
Hey Money, it's sho'nuff a struggle brother. I know what ya mean. Hope the used turbo last long enough to help ya build up. Along your driveline, make sure your shafts between the Trans yoke and the front chunk is in a straight line. Adjust the airbags to linem up. If your joints are good, that should take care of the vibration. Cya later.
Don’t rush… find a way to get a deal on a turbo.. installing a turbo is easy. I would even help you through it. I doubt you need help. 4 bolts… it’s better to have friends then money
Sorry for your bad luck, but you really need to start working every day and hopefully you can find reasonable paying loads, even on the weekends until you can catch up. Working on your truck yourself is also a lot cheaper than always getting a mechanic, oil changes etc. Best of luck
Turn off the flashers. You've got the triangles out. Anyone who can help you with the cash? Family? Hers? Yours? One of those businesses you work for? Most guys don't have the show truck. Maybe they have a bigger cushion. I think you have to get the truck tightened up. Turbo, suspension, the headache rack and the duck. I'm serious. I was hoping the Turbo boot just came loose. That'll make a boom like a tire or airbag letting go. It's loose bits of the fin in the Turbo.
There's no shame in parking it and going back company. I have been very patient these past three years when things started crashing running my little company plastic truck stacking cash and crypto. Going to jump in the O/O game when demand picks up again.
Big rig lending brother I got a small business loan from there because I had the same issues with my truck break down after break down overhaul and a lot of other stuff
Get rid off that cat motor sell some one looking for them and buy cheap motor will do the work bro. Detroit 60 is why is in my turbo cost $823 only I put on it my self.
The system is designed to keep the people a slave to the day. No matter how hard a man tries he can't get ahead as they just keep raising the prices and lowering the rates. It's like that by intelligent design. Sorry to hear this Brother, but if you have to just hang it up and calm ot good. If enough guys do it and there's nobody around to haul their stuff they'll readjust the rules of the game real quick.
The knock what you’re hearing at a slow speed when you’re going into a curve could very well be your U-bolt on the spring hanger front axle is loose. Tighten them up. They may be a 1/2 inch to 3/4 of an inch loose. I have to tighten mine up once a year. The vibration you’re feeling could be a bad tire. I have a lot of problems with that. Check your tires.
Good to see you today Brother, Sorry for the Breakdown! Hang in There Brother, You Will Be Blessed Soon 🙏 I’m Sending Positive Vibes Your Way Buddy What’s Your Thoughts On The 2025 Peterbilt 589??? Would You Drive One Or Would You Rather Keep Your Truck And Get Everything Fixed At No Cost??? Just A Hypothetical Question 🤙😎😎 I’m Interested On Your Choice 😉 Think About It In A Realistic Way 👍 Take Care And Stay Safe Out There 🙏
Honestly I would still rather stay old school, I’ve had a newer truck and have plenty of friends that have new trucks, just seems like they are a headache with all the sensors and emissions. I do believe you should drive what you like since we are in these things more than we are home with our family. Thank you for your kind words
I worked for a family owned wholesale food distributor in the late 80's and sysco purchase the company 3 months later I quit found another job sysco had some stuff with them
Thats how the truck bounces sometimes, hang in there, you work hard and the rest will fall into place. I noticed before on your other vids that your paying sales tax on tires and parts. Are your plates apportioned,meaning does your cab card list the states your licensed in ? If so,your EXEMPT from state sales tax,I don't know the specific form for Texas,but in the states I operate in,(NY,PA,OH)I have forms on file with the dealers and parts stores so I pay NO Sales tax.Check it out,save you some beer money.
You have to nickel and dime everything around this time. You cant haul cheep freight. You have to try and get that extra 100-200 from brokers or do your research and try to land yourself a direct customer that pays well like i have.
Bro don’t give up maybe opt for a newer truck right now until you get a bit of reserve capital then go get a older truck or try finding a cheaper engine everyone wants a cat but those parts are way higher than Detroit
You basically broke the bank to fix this problem and its not completely fixed. Everyone says,"" Keep a eye on it "". IF, that engine chews on some fragments it won't be great. But, there's no point thinking about now. There wasn't anything you could have done to prevent it. Sometimes they have a different whine to them beforehand. Well,? Prayers and safe travels and God bless. One day at a time.
Hang in there BRO!!!!!! Part of the process when restoring an older trk. It will DEFINITELY get BETTER!!!!!!🙏🏾👍🏾😊🇨🇱🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🫡🫱🏻🫲🏾📢📢📢📢📢📢📽📹🎥📸💰💰💰💰💰💰💵💵💵💵💵💵💵🇺🇸💎
Man you got to learn how to source your own parts and learn to work on your own stuff. Being an o/op, it'll be your saving grace in the long run. But it is definitely a must.
Man brother I am sorry, 20 years small fleet owner and this is currently my lowest point, repairs after repairs and crap for rates, keep your head up, we will all pull through this.
Thank you
Hang in there kid. 35 years of trucking & I still go thru VERY tough times. Learn how to turn a wrench. I dont pay mechanics or tire guys. I do it myself. You could have done that turbo easily. Its a 2 hour job. You will quickly learn to put a few 100 dollars in the bank every week fir breakdowns & tires. Makes the bad days easier.
Firm believer of PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE !
When an air spring fails replace all four along with batteries , slack adjusters , brake chambers , and brake diaphragms . Purchase quality parts . Bendix air valves are the best . Peterbilt air springs are expensive but are quality . Load test batteries every 6 months , Group 31’s 925CCA last 3 years , 750 CCA’s last longer Replace belts , idler , and belt tensioners every 2 years . Service air drier and air compressor unloaded valve yearly . Carry an alternator in the truck . Grease weekly , change oil on time . Replace transmission , differential , and power steering oil every 2 years . Purchase all sensors of OEM manufacture .
Hang in there Brother better days are coming in Jesus name. Worship and wait for the Lord.
Thank you
3300? You can find a turbo for half that. Installing a turbo is on and off….. why wouldn’t you do it yourself….. owner ops only make it if they put in the work all the way around… not just drive and show the truck around.
Well if I drove around with a spare turbo I sure would have put it on myself
@@MoneyPitPete nobody carries one. But I bet you could have took an Uber to any parts store and saved more then what you got that for. All my parts stores carry turbos in stock. Especially a common engine like yours….
I worked at Sysco before buying a truck myself, I did real well my first ten and a half years and now the struggle has been real good luck to you man
Always keep tools and Jump out and start taking that turbo off save you some labor money any little thing like that helps.
Hope all new drivers see this, this is REAL trucking..
That’s why I made the channel
We all been there as O/O's,,, part of TRUCKIN
This is why its important to have a emergency break down fund with between 10-15k in it.
Emergency fund was all used up when I broke my crank shaft. This is me trying to recover
I had a big breakdown at the end of 2022 and all of last year it was just a battle to stay afloat. I decided to sell truck and trailer and shutdown my authority and company. I feel for you man. I felt the exact same way you are and i have 4 kids and a wife. Enough was enough. Alot less stress
I’m sure, I hope all is well with you and your family
I’m subscribing I like your realness I run a Detroit 60 series with my Contico box on the cat walk with 10 gallons of diesel and my tool box and spare tire being a owner operator is a daily headache 🤦🏾♂️
This is why you can't haul cheap freight.. one breakdown and it breaks the bank or can take you out of buisness.. brokers take 40-70% off a load you have to ask for more and know your worth. WHERE THERE'S A WILL, THERE'S A WAY.. stay up man.
You say no, then the broker says no. Then it's just a game of who blinks first and who has the greater personal overhead. Unfortunately during these hard times, odds are against the family man with bills to pay.
@@ThePhair then park your trucl , suck up the pride and get a job. if the numbers dont make sense then it makes no dollars
If you can't haul cheap freight you'll go out of business!😊
@@Thillx2 about haul cheap freight until
YOU run out of business
@@cesargonzales5459 No ma'am I can haul cheap!
This is the struggle with running old cool equipment. Same boat here. When you see it at the end of the year you coulda made truck payments for the cost of maintenance and fuel savings. Don't ride it to the ground, you gotta know when to fold and regroup, no shame in that. I should take my own advice 😆Hang in there! Very difficult in the current environment.
if you know how to work on your own equipment, (as everyone should if they're going into business) my average yearly mechanical fees are about 10-15k som years lower. with a new truck you're paying that every 2 or 3 months lol especially with these prices. also fuel savings still cant warrant a new truck. my old 3406c peek motor still averages 6.9-7.5 mpg depending on how i drive it.
@@Hipno556 Well you're doing good. I do everything I can (except major engine work) if I can get it home, or catch it before it breaks. 04 3406E, 370's, 5 - 5.5, not grossed out all the time but not light either. A new truck with warrantee (yeah you still loose the down time), and 2 - 2.5 mpg more, would change my picture. But...too old to be buying a new truck, almost done, and I work when I want to, or have to 😆. I guess everyone's situation is different.
No your cat doesn’t average that
@@brianhoppenrath8379 yes I hate to tell you but it does 😂 the mechanical fuel pumps and electronic fuel pumps are 2 very different designs. My fuel gauges are broken, so I determine when to fuel up based on my milage counter. I reset after every fuel up and manually check my mpg. Loaded both ways between 35-45k, average 5.5-6.2, loaded 1 way and dead head back for the same freight about 7 sometimes 8 on the dot. Most of my freight is dedicated, paying 5.50 to 6$ out so deadheading back is worth it.
I feel so bad for you bro, I’ve been right there going through the same thing, thinking the same thoughts..
Might have to sell the F250 to get things rite then get another pickup later!!!!!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Sum decisions that have to be made
It's always good till it isn't, brother! New subscriber here, man! Appreciate the honesty that you dont really see in other channels, truth!
Thanks for the sub!
I feel you bro I’m on the same boat there’s always something with this trucks
One thing that has keep me alive the last couple of years is doing most of the my repairs and maintenance for my self, I’m just surprised why a lot of peoples don’t do the repairs for them self, but with the rates been low the last couple years and fuel been high I’m thinking of quitting by end of July when I have to renew my plates and insurance.
A Borg Warner turbo is a fantastic turbo. Cost about 800.00 bux. Takes about an hour to change. Hope you took the air cleaners apart and cleaned the shrapnel out. If not you will be doing it again. Also make sure the charge air cooler isn’t full of oil. If it is the engine will run away when started. Ask me how I know. 😢😢😢
I just lost my turbo and cost $4,500 with parts and delivery. I pulled and replaced on the side of the road.
I'm there with you just dun a overhaul and didn't know when the motor blew it took the clutch to $24000
No business that lets its customers determine the price will ever be successful. Those guys with the fancy trucks are able to do what they do because THEY are the ones setting the prices that they run for.
Don't beat yourself down it will get greater later
3,300 for the turbo is a flat out fucking scam. Even a PDI stage 1 turbo for a Cat is only 2850. A stock turbo shouldn't be more than 1200.
Stay up bro and know your not allone during this time. This seems as a test of your faith in yourself and your business. God got you and will keep you each and everyday.
I feel you man im going through the same thing right now i cant get past 5k and its just break down after break down.
I would remove the rubber boot of the intake side ,reach in grab the vains & see if there's play up& down or forward & backwards, if not then repeat on the exhaust side. If not there then start check the fan clutch
Sorry to hear about that every body says that truck drivin!! Maybe its time to sell or park it and go be a company driver again there are good companies out there its a tough lifestyle and a hard decision to make i did it for 43 yrs. From 1975 to 2018 retired in 2018 at the age of 68 im 74 now and still miss it good luck driver god bless!!
I feel ur pain I just had to do a complete motor swap on mine
Man, I just completed the video and what happened is what I warned you about. That mechanic should have known that. I’d make him make good on that. Pisses me off. Also the vibration and ride height difference might be the rear spring hanger bushings have deteriorated. The big bolts on the air leaf spring. I had the same problem, tires wore fine but the ride height was off and had a vibration. Turned out to be the bushings. Not too bad to replace if you have tools. There are a few RUclips videos on how to do it.
Know what ya saying. Mine has crazy stuff that happens. Start making some and everything messes up. Start over again
Hey Money, it's sho'nuff a struggle brother. I know what ya mean. Hope the used turbo last long enough to help ya build up. Along your driveline, make sure your shafts between the Trans yoke and the front chunk is in a straight line. Adjust the airbags to linem up. If your joints are good, that should take care of the vibration. Cya later.
It’s the drama, he’s not quitting, just saying it for the views. Probably not even broke down.
Don’t rush… find a way to get a deal on a turbo.. installing a turbo is easy. I would even help you through it. I doubt you need help. 4 bolts… it’s better to have friends then money
Sorry for your bad luck, but you really need to start working every day and hopefully you can find reasonable paying loads, even on the weekends until you can catch up.
Working on your truck yourself is also a lot cheaper than always getting a mechanic, oil changes etc.
Best of luck
Turn off the flashers. You've got the triangles out. Anyone who can help you with the cash? Family? Hers? Yours? One of those businesses you work for? Most guys don't have the show truck. Maybe they have a bigger cushion. I think you have to get the truck tightened up. Turbo, suspension, the headache rack and the duck. I'm serious. I was hoping the Turbo boot just came loose. That'll make a boom like a tire or airbag letting go. It's loose bits of the fin in the Turbo.
Been there…. horrible feeling….
Sorry buddy. I feel for you
Check Turbo Supply in Joplin MO next time brother. I've used those guys a few times on Cat and Detroit. I haven't had any issues and still rollin
Your mechanics didn’t check your air filters pieces of your turbo going to your air filters
Real raw video
I try to keep it all real for everyone out there
There's no shame in parking it and going back company. I have been very patient these past three years when things started crashing running my little company plastic truck stacking cash and crypto. Going to jump in the O/O game when demand picks up again.
Big rig lending brother I got a small business loan from there because I had the same issues with my truck break down after break down overhaul and a lot of other stuff
It sucks for sure! Glad you are making it though
Get rid off that cat motor sell some one looking for them and buy cheap motor will do the work bro. Detroit 60 is why is in my turbo cost $823 only I put on it my self.
The system is designed to keep the people a slave to the day. No matter how hard a man tries he can't get ahead as they just keep raising the prices and lowering the rates. It's like that by intelligent design. Sorry to hear this Brother, but if you have to just hang it up and calm ot good. If enough guys do it and there's nobody around to haul their stuff they'll readjust the rules of the game real quick.
We will never replace failed turbos with pulling & cleaning the CAC
Momentum Worx Pennsylvania
Borg Warner turbochargers
The knock what you’re hearing at a slow speed when you’re going into a curve could very well be your U-bolt on the spring hanger front axle is loose. Tighten them up. They may be a 1/2 inch to 3/4 of an inch loose. I have to tighten mine up once a year. The vibration you’re feeling could be a bad tire. I have a lot of problems with that. Check your tires.
Will do
Good to see you today Brother, Sorry for the Breakdown!
Hang in There Brother,
You Will Be Blessed Soon 🙏
I’m Sending Positive Vibes Your Way Buddy
What’s Your Thoughts On The 2025 Peterbilt 589???
Would You Drive One Or Would You Rather Keep Your Truck And Get Everything Fixed At No Cost???
Just A Hypothetical Question 🤙😎😎
I’m Interested On Your Choice 😉
Think About It In A Realistic Way 👍
Take Care And Stay Safe Out There 🙏
Honestly I would still rather stay old school, I’ve had a newer truck and have plenty of friends that have new trucks, just seems like they are a headache with all the sensors and emissions. I do believe you should drive what you like since we are in these things more than we are home with our family. Thank you for your kind words
I worked for a family owned wholesale food distributor in the late 80's and sysco purchase the company 3 months later I quit found another job sysco had some stuff with them
open the top cover maybe pieces of turbo when there
If you need help hmu. God bless you and your family.
Had the same problem in my kw thought it was a blow out I knew it was the turbo I was going up a hill
Check momentum work for turbo
😢
Thats how the truck bounces sometimes, hang in there, you work hard and the rest will fall into place. I noticed before on your other vids that your paying sales tax on tires and parts. Are your plates apportioned,meaning does your cab card list the states your licensed in ? If so,your EXEMPT from state sales tax,I don't know the specific form for Texas,but in the states I operate in,(NY,PA,OH)I have forms on file with the dealers and parts stores so I pay NO Sales tax.Check it out,save you some beer money.
I have combination
🎉🎉🎉
You have to nickel and dime everything around this time. You cant haul cheep freight. You have to try and get that extra 100-200 from brokers or do your research and try to land yourself a direct customer that pays well like i have.
Sysco ain't no joke
Bro don’t give up maybe opt for a newer truck right now until you get a bit of reserve capital then go get a older truck or try finding a cheaper engine everyone wants a cat but those parts are way higher than Detroit
👍
Yeah New Turbo
I have a pdi stage 1 that needs a rebuild kit I'll sell ya
You basically broke the bank to fix this problem and its not completely fixed. Everyone says,"" Keep a eye on it "". IF, that engine chews on some fragments it won't be great. But, there's no point thinking about now. There wasn't anything you could have done to prevent it. Sometimes they have a different whine to them beforehand. Well,? Prayers and safe travels and God bless. One day at a time.
It’s 2024… why don’t we put some sort of filter to further prevent or at least mitigate the engine eating the turbo?
Hard out here for a pimp😢
Momentum worx turbo s are reasonable
You most learn how to fix your own breakdowns. That's the difference in being an o/o as apposed to driving for someone else.
You can buy aftermarket for less then that. Shit for 1100 I’ll sell u the one off my truck
That wutt happens when U drink,,,,,, U end up injured!!!!!!😂🤣😅 No more Drinking 4 U!!!!!!!🤫🫡😫
Fo sho
Breakdowns DEFINITELY SUCK
Call Joe at Momentum Worx. 😂
700 to install a turbo, OMG, bud, do you not have any trucker friends. Who is letting u make these horrible decisions?
🥲
Don’t resort to click bait titles
You're blaming your drinking what an excuse. That load looks like cheap i want to be home every day freight.
Just go to a salvage yard? How can u be an O/O and not know how to source second hand parts. Your mechanic is robbing you
Learn how to do your on repairs an you’ll save a lot that’s one thing an quit hauling cheap freight an driving the prices down work on your on shit
Always amazed that people are broke but always have money for tattoos and booze.🙄
Hang in there BRO!!!!!! Part of the process when restoring an older trk. It will DEFINITELY get BETTER!!!!!!🙏🏾👍🏾😊🇨🇱🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🫡🫱🏻🫲🏾📢📢📢📢📢📢📽📹🎥📸💰💰💰💰💰💰💵💵💵💵💵💵💵🇺🇸💎
Man you got to learn how to source your own parts and learn to work on your own stuff. Being an o/op, it'll be your saving grace in the long run. But it is definitely a must.
😂 he likes shiny chrome tho .... And don't like to get his hands dirty
Facts
Your flatbed isn’t secured correctly
U should star taking in out of the truck so it can be faster when Mecanic come in it will be faster for u 🤔🤔🤷♂️🤷♂️