TOP 5 Reasons Why Owner Operators FAIL ⚠️

What are the TOP 5 Reasons Why Owner Operators FAIL?!
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In this video, Ronen delves into the heart of the matter by addressing the top 5 critical reasons behind the struggles and failures of owner-operator trucking businesses in the current landscape. With a keen focus on shedding light on the unfortunate outcomes that can befall these ventures, Ronen candidly discusses the common missteps that lead to financial turmoil and the ultimate downfall of owner operators.
Whether you're a prospective entrepreneur considering entering the world of trucking or an existing owner-operator seeking insights for success, this video serves as an essential guide to navigate the challenges and triumph against the odds.
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📚 Chapters
00:00 Introduction - TOP 5 Reasons Why Owner Operators FAIL
00:36 Consultations with Ronen (Small Fleets & Owner Operators)
01:53 Why are Owner Operator's Failing and Going out of Business?
02:04 #1 Reason Why Owner Operator's FAIL - Overpaid Truck
02:50 #2 Reason Why Owner Operator's FAIL - No Battery or Diesel APU
04:19 #3 Reason Why Owner Operator's FAIL - Financing Done WRONG
06:16 #4 Reason Why Owner Operator's FAIL - No Guidance or Proper Money Management
07:24 Owner Operators Need to Take Advantage of Corporations
08:07 Why do Owner Operators/Truck Drivers ALWAYS want to Buy a Pick-Up Truck?!
08:41 #5 Reason Why Owner Operator's FAIL - Lack of Guidance and Mentorship
10:30 Conclusion - Why 5.5/10 Owner Operators FAIL
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[@ernestcotton9324]

I am operating as a lease owner due to both of my trucks being in storage. My problems were because of brokers and companies taking half of the load cost. Ither factors were bad communication, lack of resources. America is very corrupt and only caters to certain people

[@patricktheobald8383]

In my years of owner operator factoring is just like taking a cash advance from your freaking paycheck as a company driver every week don't do it they're making lots of money for doing absolutely nothing

[@lightpawshird]

If you are getting less than 50% of a load you should be turning it down. There are tons of places that are giving 75-90% and in addition there are tons of manufacturers that are in bad need of companies to transport their freight. I'm about 1 to 2 years from buying out my truck and going full on owner operator, but I have sources now that I look at and make ghosted decisions to see how I would fare out on loads. In my multi-state area I know where there are over 50 sources of good loads paying from $3.90/mile to as high as $6.90/mile, though the higher number is rare I have seen it. My point is you need to open up to more resources and look at other places for loads.

[@chrispellicci6587]

Never lease !!! Kiss of death

[@rodmpugh226]

Most fleets require OO's to have units no older than 5 to 7 years. Its the master plan to keep you in debt, so you cant refuse loads and thereby keeping rates low. What a good fleet manager should do is evaluate OO's records of dependability, maintenence regime and planned component rebuilding. I am lucky as fleet policy is tractors no more than 7 years old for exsisting OO's. New hires 5 years old max. Been here 23 years with same truck. Coming up to 3rd engine rebuild, transmission rebuild. Have rebearinged transmission both differentials 3 times and rebuilt powerd divider twice. Replaced radiator twice. Haven't had any major failures on the road. Engine, tranny and rear end rebuilds were scheduled before any failures. In between rebuilds have replaced, water pumps, injectors, injector harnesses, alternators, belts, brake chambers and air lines. Most of these were planned ahead of time. Have my share of problems on the road too only 2 or 3 resulted in delivery problems. I'm not perfect by any means. Full inspection beyond safety inspection of tractor has been required in the past. Satisfied that my tractor is in perfect shape, in fact better than company equipment, they pass on the year requirement. Guess there will come a time when my 2000 T600 looks old... PS Was lucky when the 7 year old anniversary came up company had bought tractors with Cat SDP engines. Those almost never ran properly and were always in the shop or behind tow truck. Where as my truck never missed a beat...

[@lightpawshird]

Just curious but how many miles have you put on that tractor with all the rebuilds? What brand is it?

[@onebadapple83]

Great video! I’ve got all five covered, truck paid for, leased to a great company and so on! The emission systems are the Achilles Heal!!! 50K+ in the last two years!!!!! Two and a half years ago if I would have spent 100K on a clean/rebuilt pre emission truck I would have been much farther ahead than I am today!!!!!

[@BUIKPAN]

In Texas, we have large property, we deer hunt, we pull boats and campers and trailers and we visit the country where the pavement ends and the grass trails begin. We dont get deliveries for a fridge or a stove, we koad it into our truck. We are a rolling fix it vehicle as I carry a floor jack, air compressor. and tools to fix a few on or off road anomalies because one can wait a long time for help in the hugeness of Texas. Good video btw 2021 GMC 3500 DRW for me.

[@phoenixharvesters1373]

Been Trucking for 34 years and I bought a brand new Freightliner Cascadia back in 2014 and paid $162,000 for it. Now 11 years later my truck has long since been bought and paid for. Every now and then I get Young Drivers asking me am I an own operator. I take the time out of my day and I talked to them and I tell them straightforward the dudes and don'ts and exactly what they're going to face because I've been there. I don't pull no punches. I don't lie to these young cats. I told them they're going to be times when you are not going to have a paycheck because you work on commission and your commission is based off the economy. There will be times when you have so much money that you be happy for a long time. And when that time comes you reinvest that money back into your truck and also have set up a number of different accounts and diversify your money when it's good because you will need that to fall back on when things get bad.

[@Salart123]

Save yourself a big headache, become a company driver

[@MyNicknamesBear]

No

[@gregorylyon1004]

My brother has been a company driver for over 20 years. He has never bought a rig. And he makes really good money driving truck. 100 thousand dollars a year

[@Ukacip]

@@gregorylyon1004yes hut having your own rig you have more freedom you work when you want company driver you get like 1 month vacation max

[@TrapBoiFuse561]

Hell yea bring shit too make me and your wife’s happy 😂😂😂 trade dollars for time time go on money will always be here 😂😂

[@johndillon2060]

I don't know, it was my experience being a company driver was a bigger pain in the hinnie than being a OO ever was.

[@crdougsol]

26 as a driver, 5 as an OO and I feel blessed I'm still around.

[@vincestone5465]

I just watched a video abt trucking and how one dude used to make 6 figures and now he is pay check to pay check… everyone in the comments are just dissing the career, some aren’t even truckers lol and they’re speaking worse on the career. Salute to you, keep grinding man🦾🦾I’m 22 yrs old and trucking with my Dc located in Indiana. Comments like this motivate me. Thanks bro

[@crdougsol]

@@vincestone5465 I'm not going to lie, the current situation hurts everybody but I don't sweat it, I'm not going anywhere. I'll leave when I want to, not because of the economy.

[@avt7130]

You are so right my friend! You know the buss in n out. I've lived it all. This buss in not for everyone

[@jayfab4907]

I love your pickup truck comment. I've heard that many times before. Great points made in this video.

[@joelalvarez2090]

Hey bro, can you please do a video on the differences and advantages of diesel and battery APUs?

[@afraz01]

Hey I have battery operated APU in my truck and man it is a peace of mind it has 4 extra batteries and I changed them now after 4 years so think how much I saved on fuel

[@GrabinGears]

Congrats on guys opening up in the states! Haven’t seen any trucks on the road yet.

[@mrjonpes8221]

Helpful as always Can't wait to travel to Canada and join the trucking industry

[@johndillon2060]

Ive been a driver for almost 50 years, OO for 18 years. Im not sure about the order you have things but for the most part, you're right. My biggest exception would be the diesel apu. I've had two neither came close to being cost effective. As for the pick up thing, I have no use for a car. They are useless for my lifestyle. But I dont own a compensary truck either!

[@lightpawshird]

The vehicles I have I had before I became a driver, and thus they are also paid off so I plan to keep them till I die

[@stevemarklin3192]

Great information about what you talked about I really appreciate any enjoyed it thank you

[@sarysa]

I'm aiming to get my own truck in April. Won't be financing, always been a penny pincher so I should be able to afford a -2 or -3 model year truck when I do make the purchase with a strong emergency fund remaining. I still have a couple questions after watching your video: - Do regular people have access to auctions and are these sight unseen? If so is there any protection against lemons? - I've heard ballparks of 10k for an electric APU installation. I am considering adding 200-400w of solar panels which will increase that somewhat. Seems it only adds a few grand to the value of a truck. How long does an electric APU tend to last?

[@philliplinkous6393]

I really enjoy your videos very informative

[@marcgglo9128]

Thank you Ronen

[@tonywhitby7882]

Thank you sir

[@djvoicy1653]

Great information

[@satbir3719]

thanku for kind information

[@LucianoMartinez-cc2ld]

2 years o.o hanging in there caterpillar C-12 engine safe me lots of times. And no F-150 Just a 2016 Cadillac escalade 😂😅😂

[@paullogan9960]

1) Fuel mileage. If you cannot afford an APU buy a generator and an A/C unit and wood. make a shelf to sit the A/C on. Beware on the generator, some will wreck it or just shut it off. Learn to hide it by backing the trailer axles up on The Back Row. How can you raise the MPG? Empty trailer? lift an axle. Much harder to do on the tractor, but it can be done. 2) show them IFTA. I would average no joke, $30.00 A MONTH. Some of the drivers would look at me when I would purchase fuel in Pa., N.Y, ect. Buy I can show you how! Never buy fuel in Oregon. PERIOD. GREAT VIDEO KEEP IT UP.

[@izabellamay9841]

This is great news actually

[@Bosnianfear15]

I overpaid for the truck,engine rebuild shortly after plus other main expenses and now cheap freight, can't win

[@DIYYAKNOWMAN]

Awesome 👌 i am an owner Operator i do otr flatbed setup i go where they paying long hauls

[@kevinrex7414]

The truck joke had me rolling. I’ve changed my mind on a diesel ram 1500. It’s better to blow the cash on food and travel.

[@shannonwooten5952]

Would love to speak one on one about this all. About 30 years in this and so tired

[@puffbear1]

I agree with you on the pickup thing. Like the no revenue truck is worth more than their rig... I have older tractors , I have cheap solid older trucks 4, to back me up on repairs... So I see two paid off trucks work as one revenue unit. My repair cost is 10 to 12% of gross income... I set that aside so it's always there to paid repair.i think the wage factor is off. I agree to pay good wage to get great drivers Btw I drive 2004 f150 , 392 km , I just put a rebuild motor in her, no payment!, I run BC Alberta , ice road , David

[@iamfig23]

Can you make a video on best pickup trucks for truck drivers? 😂. In all seriousness I really appreciate your videos I don’t have my cdl but I’ve been leaning towards getting one and possibly becoming an oo at some point. You provide good information for someone like me and you seem to have truckers best interest in mind which is the most important thing of all.

[@mikyahalbena-yasharal3387]

TOP 5 PICK-UPS: 5. Ford 4. Tundra 3. Rams 2. Silverado 1. Grown Man’s TruCk (GMC)

[@CamioneroblW]

If you are a married person. With your other half van Is enough. You only need a vehicle for one or two days .

[@donmunro144]

The best pickup is the one that you can afford that does everything you want it to do. Just because something is right for me doesn't mean it'll be right for you.

[@jsmith05403]

Great info! How do you get a great mentor?

[@preppertrucker5736]

Yeah I thought about getting a new pick but I asked myself the same question…. Just to drive it a couple times a month with insurance probably over 1k a month…. I’ll stick with my 2010 P-71….. She’s old but she’ll hold 💪

[@GrabinGears]

APU is an absolute NECESSITY

[@ryanpettitt9087]

OO of 7 yrs here and own two pickups 😅 Don’t listen to ppl put you down, if you have a dream just worker harder to accomplish it You want that pickup then you go get that pickup

[@Nihil2005]

Some of these brand new pick up trucks cost as much as a good used semi truck.

[@afraz01]

Well you are 100% correct about a truck driver getting a pickup truck like F150 or RAM, actually I did it too and I have a Ford F150 2020 that I purchased new from Ford dealership, yes you are right that we should not spend so much money on pickup truck Also I would like to contact you as I am an owner operator too to get info.

[@willarddevoe5893]

Al Capone You can steal more with a pen, than a gun.

[@vigalantyleyba]

8:14 😂 the pick up truck, subject has me breaking up over here …. Wet dream of having a pick up truck.😂 if that’s their goal that some thing extremely funny

[@Russb93988]

But APU is way to expensive one dealer wanted 30k for one that like a new car. I just went thru the route and bought a diesel heater on eBay for $350 and paid a friend $300 to install it and works like a charm.

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

As long as it's working for you and within your budget, it's the best option!

[@andyd8284]

I’ve honest,I’m not doing good,I remember y’all we’re trying to reach out to me a while ago but I wasn’t able to return the call 4 life circumstances,when I find out about y’all it’s was too late,I was sunk into the black 🕳️,I can relate with all this mistakes or 3/4-5,I’m in a blink failing my business and losing my truck, thanks for the advice tho 🥺

[@kevinduran9337]

Pick-up trucks can carry barrels of oil,anti freeze commercial truck tires and quite a few other things like hay,alfalfa and bagged feed for other animals on the ranch or farm. We're not all just having a truck to try and look good! As you know,most drivers are hard working people and that goes for when we're not at work as well. There are some steering wheel holders out there too!

[@1mag1ne23]

I don't think that's what he meant, a lot of people are buying trucks for the status of having a truck. I always joke with my father who bought a brand new trailboss that has a 5'9 bed is just for looks and not use. The space inside the truck is like a minivan, he does use it as a truck very lightly but he could have a million other vehicles and do the same work for half the cost in MSRP and fuel

[@frankrodriguezit]

@@1mag1ne23 very good point. I would LOVE a nice, new F150 but I wouldn’t have any real practical use for it. It would just look nice in my driveway

[@Aliceintraining]

he is not talking about people buying pickups for work, but more people who drive semis and OTR drivers who buy pickups then run out of money. ironicly the same thing kinda happends in the bus operation world, though they just work lots of overtime instead of going broke cause we are always short staffed in public transit. but at least the checks never bounce

[@dabs4602]

O/O's aren't even legal labour and I think the company's know that and take advantage as much as possible

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

It definitely does happen

[@mikyahalbena-yasharal3387]

TOP 5 REASONS TRUCKERS DESIRE PICK-UP POV: 5. To roll curves & clearance! 4. To haul 3. To tow campers on our get-away time. 2. We’re from the country. 1. The familiarity of riding “high” in a semi!

[@mikyahalbena-yasharal3387]

TOP 5 PICK-UPS: 5. Ford 4. Tundra 3. Rams 2. Silverado 1. Grown Man’s TruCk (GMC)

[@Jack-su4sz]

This is a reason why people are broke. If you inundate people with commercials it has an effect on human behavior.

[@sarysa]

​@@Jack-su4szAlthough I agree, the commercials are the egg not the chicken. Pick-ups got popular in the country due to poor road quality and the practical business need for 4WD. That said, anyone from anywhere can benefit from NOT TRYING TO KEEP UP WITH THE JONESES. Seriously, the Joneses can't keep up with the Joneses -- they're drowning in debt!

[@samoandude6838]

Diesel is in the high 5s low 6s here in San Diego.. Ridiculous.

[@shannonwooten5952]

I would love to speak to you one on one. Have been doing this for near 30 years. So close to walking away.

[@Nihil2005]

Since the average truck driver is severely overweight or obese then a pick up truck would be something that wouldn’t make them look too fat.

[@keithmorgan4883]

That actually makes a lot of since 😂

[@race4jesus55]

Ronan, I have a 2003 F-150 standard cab that I bought 15/16 years ago. It's great for driving to the yard from my house and back. And I occasionally help friends or family move things because it has that awesome 8 foot bed which you can't get anymore. There's no need to buy a truck I can't use as a truck.

[@Gmail.comyama]

Is et transport hiring drivers right now and what is the driving requirements

[@shortlife365]

Unfortunately, same as the guy that spent $100,000 to leave his car in the train station parking lot

[@AliMohamed-fp5ex]

You nailed it about not having apu. I bought my first truck with no apu. It used to burn from 0.7 to 0.4 gph. Now it burns 1 gph, I told my self i should have bought truck with apu.

[@lightpawshird]

Go buy an APU

[@mikegallegos7]

LOL My POV is a Ford Escape: 34.5MPG at 65MPH. 😎

[@Joshualibbyy]

#6 they dont have ronen telling them to secure generators with bungie cords

[@gregorylyon1004]

2023 is a bad year for trucking. Your gonna have to weather the storm. Most fail because they didn't have enough money in the bank when they went OO. It would really be a plus if they paid upfront for the rig. No payments on rig

[@marcushennings9513]

That may get many by for a while, but these days imo with all the new regulations, expenses to turn a profit, they would also need to do a lot of the maintenance themselves, which requires a shop. With all the new crap they put on newer models that wont have the longevity as the olders models mainly DEF that always seems to be problematic but I still wouldn't want to spend all those hours driving only to use my free time working on it just to make decent money.

[@Russb93988]

It’s true I’m lucky I’m ones op with own authority and I couldn’t imagine paying that high insurance I got lucky I went under my dad insurance only pay $850 month for insurance bought a truck for 30k with half a million miles and it’s been reliable for 5 years now and have an awesome broker with reliable customers. But it’s still not easy you have to hustle everyday and say goodbye to having a social life. But still most week Monday thru Friday make 5-6k a week home everyday or every other day but some weeks be slow thanks to this economy now. But diesel needs to go down . Than paying taxes ain’t easy either.

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

True that true that. It's a very difficult situation to find yourself in

[@omarilee2633]

Some pick up trucks cost as much as a tractor truck only difference is they don’t make u money unless they buy a dulley

[@gogsiboy4921]

They like good looks👀

[@Rpx587]

Can't fit semi tires in my Toyota...

[@kossoutheastern5874]

I got a Nissan Frontier

[@Trucker_Tobey_88]

Same here 😂😂

[@IDRIVECDL]

I am trying to get on lease to purchase at super ego . Can someone tell me about that?? I spoke with some of their drivers and they say they make at least 2500 net per week

[@bradburns3094]

I never wanted a $60,000 pickup truck thank goodness lol, I drive an ‘86 Lincoln town car. Paid $2500 for it, and the trunk is big enough to rival some pickup beds ha ha

[@MH-xz3uw]

You got to drive something on your off time. Me I pay cash for everything like my 21 Trail Boss.

[@robbalinski1606]

guys want pickups mostly for image, people are rather shallow. I've got my old 02 dodge cummins but I use it for parts hauling and usually its hooked to a trailer to make me money not just a image toy. I dont like throwing parts for my pete in my car's either so my cummins makes sense there as well. Hell one month my little 3/4 ton cummins made me more money then my pete did doing side work.

[@Rpx587]

If you can't make money in hard times then you not working hard...

[@donmunro144]

I agree with pretty much all of this. Except about the pickup truck. I've owned a pickup since I was 17. My current one is a 2012 f250 super duty. I don't need the latest and greatest. But I can throw whatever parts I need in the back and not worry about scratching it. Plus my wife has pulled me out of the driveway with it many times when we get snowed in. One wrecker call just justified the pickup.

[@iuriipototskii]

all guidance are bar, but your good. ok

[@kimbehne2226]

Cool shirt, that be a paint scheme for my $100,000.00 pick up

[@joelalvarez2090]

😂

[@tangosierra6518]

Weed the garden! 😎

[@tonylam9548]

We all remember the failure of the convoy to Ottawa. This was a stark illustration of the futile nature of the protest and the main result is people getting their trucks towed away and bank account frozen. There was definitely not any excessive brain cells used in planning this . The convoy consist of maybe less than 5% of all the owner/op in the country or even province, with the other 95%+ of the trucks working, business as usual. It is like a strike, how can 3% of the workers are on strike and the other 95%+ of them working, it is dumb. I used the term divide and conqueror before. Teamster would never allow it to happen. Truckers do have a huge amount of clout, if only they unite and use it. Not one truck had to enter Ottawa and all refuse delivery there , in a week it will bring Ottawa to their knees. First to organize is the tanker drivers. Let them have to drive to Kingston for gas. That means Quebec tankers have to cooperate as well. After a week, even the police have to walk. They need drivers away from Ottawa, and on the phone to their buddies to support them. No trucks to tow away, fine, and no noise complains. The dumb politicians do not know how lucky they been the convoy were THAT peaceful. Lets make it even more peaceful next time.........like dead city. Nothing over 3 tons move.

[@mikeleggiero2524]

22 years as a o/o 33 year driving. Got 2 new broncos and 2 boats one boat is a 61 foot 3 bedroom house boat I live on . I pick my freight best thing I can tell someone is you need to know what you need to make each week trucking and household. Take your fixed costs and add 10 percent. Times that by 12 then divide that by 365 that will tell you your daily cost you need just to pay your bills per week. Then you will learn how to pick a profitable load. Work less and make more . Slow down at 70 plus your just throwing your money away if you are getting 6 do your best to get 7 that will make you 12 thousand dollars a year.

[@TruckaJohnson863FL]

It’s just important to have that pickup truck !! Haha.

[@LuisMartinez-xi8ne]

Well having a pick up truck, you go over to say a furniture store you got a buy yourself some furniture or just so that you buy yourself a refrigerator or you gonna take it home with you you’ll be taking it home at that moment because you don’t even have the money to pay Them for delivery. How do you take that refrigerator home with you? Do you wanna strap it to the roof for your car? That’s why you have a pick up truck you got a Lotta garbage around the house that you need to take to the dumpster from cutting trees down because the city only comes twice a year to do a book pick up what you do with all the other tree limbs and everything that you have. How do you get it to the dumps? That’s why you got a pick up truck you got to get the car dirty on the inside or are you got a minivan you gotta get the inside of the van dirty and your wife is gonna kill you. That’s why you got a pick up truck

[@jt_dolla_signs]

Lol I bought an 07 Ford F150 but I own it outright

[@ballavision1619]

So where are all the steal deals trucks for sale ? 🤔 everyone selling is asking for way too much

[@tonylam9548]

Being owner /operator gave the ignorant driver an illusion of owning your own business and freedom, nothing is further from the truth. It is also the big company's way of down loading all the paperwork and maintenance expenses to the driver. That plus the new driver getting ripped off by excessive mark up and finance costs just about a guarantee a large % of them will go out of business in tough times. A diesel power unit is tempting to skip by an inexperience driver, especially a decade ago when fuel are cheaper. They cost close to $10Gs and you have to check a used one is in good condition.Small operator are also vulnerable to the divide and conqueror technique to squeeze them , which will not work with larger companies. Decades ago, the Ontario ministry of Transport had to change the rule to make shipper responsible for over weight trucks. The shipper were shopping around for the most desperate owner/op to take their over weight trailers. The smarter people will not need help from Ronen, for they would stay clear from owning a truck and keep your wife and house.

[@budalanemac3115]

Most OO fail because they are steering wheel holder, with no common sense or any info of how things work. On top of that they don't know a thing about trucks-trucking,they just see $$$$ from good times. We had crazy times behind us where ppl that haven't driven for 15-16 years come back in to trucking...

[@ricardoxupet6965]

That law that makes drivers have trucks no older than 5 to 7 years.. it’s bs… they should not only pay us salary or hourly.. they should pay us for the fact that we’re leaving our years and energy into these job…. They said it’s a career, I don’t think so… I would call it a career when I see I’m making at least 3,500 to a 5,000 dollars every week….these job it’s harsh… is it worth it when you pay off your truck….the other problem it’s they let anyone become a driver… it’s so dumb… only reason they do it , it’s so they can take advantage of the newbies and pay them less…I’m close to paying off my truck and I can tell you… I’m pursuing a new goal, either I become a diesel mechanic and open up a shop or maybe I will learned welding….

[@jearly6591]

Lol I have a 1999 Ford f-150 paid $500 at an auction for it in 2000 until it dies I'm not spending $ on another vehicle

[@usa93305]

Please do a clip on laws , law enforcement, speed limits, California laws against commercial vehicles. All CDL must speak fluent English. 5-10 MPH over, should never scar CDL . It should never go in a record as 80000 lbs going up and down on pothole hwys for 2000+ miles can fry anyone’s brain,m. different speeds in different states plus these. Road construction morons also cause ridiculous traffic conditions and wait times when no one is there yet the sign drops to low speed and a state trooper ready to suck your nlood can also cause these challenges. 4 wheelers , driving in right lane. There are so many other things that need to be a addressed 🤞👍😂

[@Hattricks68]

TIM GHORLEY , LIFE IS GOOD.

[@ANDREASRIAL]

That is why is cheaper for a brand new one

[@Kaonik1978]

P up truck over 6000 grose weight is tax deductible

[@markroane2012]

How do you find a mentor? Ive been looking a long time

[@TacticalTrucker]

_No, I don’t like giving away too much of my secrets or my studies and findings, except for when it comes to safety, but I’m seeing for myself truck on the operators in a serious financial crisis, so I’ll share this with you guys_ _When it comes to the longevity of your engine you must understand how to keep that engine condition, friction is the number one killer for diesel engine, and finding the best oil to prevent that friction from happening at any point is nearly 1, and 1 million, right now the only oil in the world that is 100% anti-friction is Motorkote_ _That oil bonds itself to the metal inside your engine, that particular oil will not have to be changed for another five years, that oil alone in your engine can save you 1.7 gallons of diesel every 48 miles on flat surface fully loaded; now imagine having that oil in your drive gears, I believe the study showed between .6 to .8 gallons every 11.3 miles on a flat surface fully loaded._

[@Rpx587]

I put every week 800 $$ on side .. for repairs..insurance.. etc..

[@dougsz28]

IS that all?

[@Rpx587]

@dougsz28 30k a year for truck maintenance is not good for you ...gfo..

[@ducks1089]

I’ve been owner op for 5 months. I do dry van, it’s tough right now. No clue how people are living having crazy personal expenses. Especially right now with the rates.

[@Countrycashflow]

Why would you become an o/o in this market, especially dry van. You’re the kind of person that’s hurting the market right now. We don’t need more o/o’s right now.

[@ducks1089]

Had an opportunity to buy a semi truck and trailer beginning of the year and I knew the market was bad. I took the chance. My personal expense are next to zero. I’m 24 years old, no house payment , no car payment , no kids etc. everyone situation is different.

[@Countrycashflow]

@@ducks1089 that’s no reason to cheap

[@frankelse745]

@@ducks1089good lock to you. Seek counsel. Be prosperous.

[@bradleymayberry6739]

Why a pickup truck? Easy answer, two words. Ram Tough😎👍

[@dougsz28]

Pickup truck=wasted $$

[@coreymobley9979]

I want to be a O/O. Help me!!

[@chrisbelsito4231]

Wait!!!!!!!!

[@DJZeus11]

Also stop driving 70 plus mpg is your friend .5 better mpg will save you thousands per year

[@MrGene1976]

He lied about 1 gal per hour when idling, its 1/2 or less

[@user-sv8vr2tg5d]

6 to 7. Gallons over 24 hours idle.

[@mickglenn3531]

None of your finance guys in your videos even called me.

[@Nihil2005]

The ones that don’t call you are the good ones. They’re not desperate.

[@scottlemiere2024]

!-5: BECAUSE LEASE OPERATING IS A SCAM.

[@dennisbibik3061]

Should I sell my pickup truck then I put over 100k into it😂

[@Hattricks68]

I thought a DIESEL ENGINE was made to RUN? 🤨🧐

[@Trucker_Tobey_88]

2019 nissian frontier😂

[@equipolosantrax57]

I just purchased an audi q7 😂

[@onzer8080]

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[@Ben-cy5hg]

Owner operator will become a bigger version of Uber eats driver. Only getting little low pay.

[@frankelse745]

Isn’t Uber freight a thing?

[@user-sv8vr2tg5d]

The first reason. Is. Greedy people.wana be rich. That's. Stupidity

[@starone1296]

Scame

[@samyannacacos2574]

Well the reason that I drive a pick up truck is that’s all I’ve ever driven her I grew up on a farm I don’t think I’ll ever stop driving pick up trucks

[@srtking5500000000000]

I can’t loose the truck, it’s paid. Can’t loose the house, it’s paid. But I might loose the wife for being on the road for almost three months and so far I got 5k on my bank account. What am I doing wrong? BTW, I’m from Charlotte NC. Maybe we can go through the numbers and I go under your Atlanta hub. Let me know. Thanks 👍

[@jamrocktrucker5400]

If she doesn’t support your cause then yeah you might lose her while chasing your goal.

[@okeffelodrick3681]

$5k?? Go park that truck

[@craig9095]

I have noticed that short men buy the biggest pick up trucks. I guess it makes them feel taller. Lol.