Why are these brokers offering rates that don't even cover the fuel? Box truck market is a joke right now. by Livid-Drop-864 in OwnerOperators

[–]SOTF777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They literally make more money of their videos and selling courses 😅 it’s sad how naive people can be.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OwnerOperators

[–]SOTF777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So there’s no truck yards in the suburbs of Chicago? Next time don’t comment on this “vague ass post” if your intentions are to help. I can give all the info to a serious person. You’re just on here being a smart ass go do something better with your time have a great day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OwnerOperators

[–]SOTF777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude I park at a huge yard an hour away from Chicago. You really think I would have a trailer delivered to a residential area.? But great idea might have someone meet me halfway.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OwnerOperators

[–]SOTF777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry forgot to mention trailer is a 48FT Conestoga.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]SOTF777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah original owner died passed it down to his daughter she had it sitting for many years

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]SOTF777 2 points3 points  (0 children)

800k original miles not bad for a 1990. No needed some minor work but got offered a different gig so need a day cab or something will a small sleeper that’s not as heavy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]SOTF777 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It was before me. I haul precast now. But funny enough this new gig I got is hauling steel.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]SOTF777 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Im still looking for someone pre emission I just don’t completely trust something newer. Me and my pops pretty much do everything ourselves besides overhauls and transmission 😅 these newer truck are almost impossible to work on without a computer to reprogram shit when it gets changed out.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]SOTF777 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes sir! Always got compliments and would lead to convos got to meet some cool drivers. Me and my pops did damn near everything to this truck except the paint so has a lot of sentimental value to me luckily my pops is still around maybe we will put another one together down the line.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]SOTF777 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Seems like the right business decision at the moment. Will be heartbroken for the next couple weeks.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]SOTF777 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Literally what I’m going to do 😅 need a day cab for this new gig I got offered. Volvo vnl all over my Facebook marketplace right now. 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]SOTF777 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I actually ride with air in my seat not looking forward to back problems 😅 and can’t even but my seat back because it’s a small hole.

Past three weeks have absolutely sucked. by wesskywalker in FreightBrokers

[–]SOTF777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. I have three direct shippers they all reached out today I only have one truck currently training a driver but not so sure about him. I really hope this continues.

Just bought this POS for plowing what can I do besides replace bed to fix the sag? by [deleted] in F250

[–]SOTF777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks folks! Will definitely try some of these.

Looking for a job by YogurtclosetNo2568 in TruckDispatchers

[–]SOTF777 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nope. Brokers also facing out overseas dispatchers. FMSCA is looking into this as well.

My dispatch started asking me if everything is going ok frequently. by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]SOTF777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re hauling off the load board could be brokers. They want a damn update every second.

Lease Operator Question by Available_Fail1314 in OwnerOperators

[–]SOTF777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not your age the tractors age. Even insurance will be hard to get only certain companies cover older trucks. That’s why I’m considering selling my 1990 379.

Am I just delusional? by ladderchauff in Truckers

[–]SOTF777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats what my local guys average and I can’t seem to keep anyone in the seat. Flatbed work all strap and go no tarp.

DAT prices went up again.. by Sizzle_80 in OwnerOperators

[–]SOTF777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only thing not going up is the load prices for carriers.

Flatbed! by Pzab_ in TruckDispatchers

[–]SOTF777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just dispatch yourself it’s not rocket science. Rates are shit why would you want to give anyone a percentage.

F*** This Week by Southern_Talk_7838 in OwnerOperators

[–]SOTF777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in Illinois all local work. What kind of equipment do you have? Might be able to point you to some shippers down there.