Wake up time for some here...

[Grey Ghost]

Originally Posted by Jim Lodi jr

Cost of the truck, insurance , fuel, tolls, work mans comp, payroll ,health care, maintance, dot nightmare, can only run for 8 hours, all these things are extremely expensive, or sit home and collect the government check hmmmm

You nailed it. I'm an owner/operator. I no longer do any OTR (over the road) work, local only. The 8 hour on duty limit is the big a** kicker. If the truck isn't rolling you aren't making any money. That is not only true for an owner/operator but also hired drivers getting paid by the mile.

Insurance costs and permits on the rise. Parts/tires/maintenance cost through the roof if you can get the parts/tires. Fuel is now 2X more than it was last year (mine gets 5.5-6 mpg). Newer emission equipped trucks are extremely problematic. And than there is the price of a new truck. The new version of my old truck is $165k. Try and pay that off sitting at a truck stop or rest area after your 8hrs are up.

[Jim Lodi jr]

Please watch the undercover video about the Murphy campaign everybody in New jersey needs to see it, just released tonight

[John Kissel]

Originally Posted by Jim Lodi jr

Please watch the undercover video about the Murphy campaign everybody in New jersey needs to see it, just released tonight

If komrade murphy gets re-elected look out, his vengence will be interesting. John Kissel

[Grey Ghost]

Originally Posted by Jim Lodi jr

Please watch the undercover video about the Murphy campaign everybody in New jersey needs to see it, just released tonight

All too typical politician. Lie during the campaign and bend you over if elected...johnny mccain, fjb, the list is endless. Term limits and and a truly independent justice system are required to have any hope of ending this unbelievable mess.

[Fireofficer74]

Originally Posted by Grey Ghost

All too typical politician. Lie during the campaign and bend you over if elected...johnny mccain, fjb, the list is endless. Term limits and and a truly independent justice system are required to have any hope of ending this unbelievable mess.

You forgot trump, pence, mc arthy, iowa king,
etc.....

[Grey Ghost]

Originally Posted by Fireofficer74

You forgot trump, pence, mc arthy, iowa king,
etc.....

Hey Fire Marshall Bill (search that for vids) next time Iowa King, we call him Steve, comes to town for morning coffee I'll tell him (your real name here) said hello.