EXPLODING Fuel Prices - Owner Operators in Panic Mode (Fuel Surcharge Explained)

Owner Operators are panicking with the fuel hikes!!!
In this video, Ronen discusses the old fuel prices verses the new fuel prices and what this is doing to Owner Operators and Small Fleet Owners. If you are an Owner Operator getting a fuel surcharge, this video will explain why!
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[@LrulestheworldM8]

At the end of the day, trucking companies and o/o are either going to have to start demanding bigger pay, or they're going to shut down because of fuel costs. There is no other way around it. The fuel surcharges are now digging into our pay heavily, making it not even worth it to run some of this freight. That stupid freedom convoy should have shown up on the white house lawn to protest this, and all the other crap we deal with every week, such as no semi truck parking after 8pm in most locations, awful lumpers that screw up our whole days and force us to give up good paying loads, outrageous lumper fees, bs fmcsa regulations, dots outright scumbag nature, and brokers that refuse to work with us on price. This industry is going to find out real quick what a boycott looks like. When o/o park it, they're going to be in deep shit.

[@transylvania2259]

If u had balls you would go to dc yourself

[@Jarhead-eu8py]

These big companies are trying to do to independents what they have done to all the small guys run them out of business. But the small guy keeps voting the real crooks into office. They are dividing us to conquer us, we need a strong teamsters union.

[@koollee]

Exactly

[@prestonakins1532]

Unfortunately, the border will open up for foreign entities to fill the void.

[@MrDiyDeeboy]

You nailed it 👏

[@canadiantrucker2984]

I just handed in my keys today. My takehome was only around 14%. Had to pull the plug before i had a major breakdown . Going back to being a company driver for 25% with no bills or worries. It was 100% the fuel that put me out of business.

[@EllieODaire]

I just picked up a 2016 T680 that can do 8 to 8.5 mpg loaded if I keep my speed down, and I managed to fill up for only $4/gal at my last two fuel stops (Butte MT and Faucett MO). I'm getting passed left and right by company guys still but I've definitely noticed many O/Os starting to slow down with me 🤣 I'm sure we'll start seeing all the companies that turned their trucks up to 68 or 70 during the pandemic when diesel was cheap come back down to earth soon, then we'll be back to the days of Prime/Swift/Schneider 62mph elephant races.

[@joeysok2366]

MO and MT these two state are Exempted you will pay big buck after you file IFTA

[@EllieODaire]

@@joeysok2366 Don't worry, I run enough California and Washington that my IFTA will be manageable 🤣

[@EllieODaire]

@@jaeinnmoon3279 I run Cali and Washington often and because of that I fill up there regularly enough my IFTA bill stays manageable, don't you worry

[@wilfredorodriguez4309]

Like 👍 your comments

[@wilfredorodriguez4309]

Like your comments

[@bigcamracing219]

I understand from a money standpoint an aero truck being more sensible but as a lifelong driver I still have a passion for driving, it has never been about the money and I understand why drivers continue to drive old style conventional trucks. A dwindling number of us have a true passion for the lifestyle and take pride in what we do.

[@DylanO0505]

@City Lights that’s how I read it too. Look up what a super trucker is haha, I think we found one

[@x9cito2011]

What? I find that statement pretty interesting. Me, on the other hand, completely the opposite, I don’t spend anything on a truck unless it is absolutely necessary to produce more and to be honest and respect based on my personal preference I don’t find those older trucks attractive at all.

[@raven7068]

I don't think he meant it that way guys, he was just explaining why the old trucks are still on the road. it is their preference of style they like the look of it, even if it costs them more to drive that's how I took it.

[@x9cito2011]

@@raven7068 definitely one of the disadvantages of this way of communication. Thank you.

[@MrPjcrews]

@@x9cito2011 I am with you. A truck is a tool to make money. Adding things that don't need to be just is stupid business. The only thing I would add is something that would definitely help with saving money long term like a APU. What's the best one on the market and then I'd go with that. Also What could one put a truck to increase mileage other than proper air in tires ?

[@crdougsol]

Fuel price is definitely a concern but this is the time to know if you're working for a good company or for a bad company, if you get paid accordingly to the fuel price you shouldn't have a problem. I have flat nose and my main concern is to deliver fast and on time, many times even the day before. If you run hard and get paid right, fuel won't stop you from making money. I have an APU and my idling is minimal but when is time to run hard I don't worry much about fuel.

[@jopete681]

No but when you buy tires/ oil changes and everything else you will pay!

[@crdougsol]

@@jopete681 absolutely but to be able to pay the oil and the tires I have to do all the loads that I can!

[@x9cito2011]

I was just discussing that topic with a colleague earlier today. This video further amplifies on this conversation. Thank you so much and keep the good material coming…

[@Real-you]

Possibly their goal is to increase the gas prices to introduce electric/hybrid trucks.

[@supermarioxs1]

Their goal is to destroy the economy to make US and Canada 3rd world countries so they can implement their one world government utopian dream !!! Now there’s a problem… Putin put a damper on their dream … bummer for the globalists

[@Quickiemedia]

yk how much money they are making off the coal mine and shit they are making more then enough rn so they are not going to ban them

[@Nihil2005]

Coal is going to come back strong when electric trucks become the norm. That’s finally when diesel will go down

[@jeffreycrowther1374]

The hybrid trucks will never happen and the custom sleeper market would die to and those trucks are big money compared to a standard sleeper truck.

[@supermarioxs1]

@@Nihil2005 electric trucks are a pipe dream just like autonomous driving trucks !!! A beautiful disaster waiting to happen where hundreds if not thousands of civilians will get killed in crashes caused by 4 wheelers because no matter how much AI goes into these pieces of crap trucks they will NEVER REPLACE A HUMAN TRUCK DRIVER THAT CAN ASSESS AND AVOID A CRASH ON THE SPOT!!! To your point any electric truck worth using will be only local delivery due to it’s mileage use per battery capacity but will be definitely breaking the Bank on upfront initial cost!!! So who knows who will invest and buy these experimental pipe dream trucks ‘

[@kingdomfreight4440]

The problem is shipping rates aren't going up but going down as fuel prices are going up...

[@thodge4375]

@Matt G That's my point. i don't want to see no stupid videos talking about different trucks getting fuel mileage & what it takes to run the truck everybody i feel knows that🤦!! Fuel mileage fluctuates with the weight of the freight & the terrain in which your hauling. being more heavy in weight or being less heavy Is irrelevant🤦. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that shit out🤧. only thing we need videos on is how we can get these brokers to come up of the bullshit🤬. and up the rates💵 fuel go up! price of the rates go up🤑💰!! its that simple if the fuel is increasing as much as 15 to 20cents the rate has to go up period a dollar or 2 period 4 5 6 7dollar loads period🤬👍!!!!!!!!

[@gsxr1189]

@@thodge4375 This is called survival of the fittest. It's a form natural selection that we see in nature where unfit to survive animals are killed off due to their own inability. Efficient operators who put their businesses and their bottom lines first by making the sacrifice of purchasing fuel efficient equipment will benefit from this situation as they do not need the rates to come up nearly as far to compensate for high fuel prices. Meanwhile inefficient operators who purchased their trucks based on desire rather than economics will pay.

[@thodge4375]

@@gsxr1189 well it's simple my perspective may not apply to your survival. stay with the group, that want to spend🤝 money on high fuel prices & don't want or need the rates to come up & keep y'all mouth's shut!!🤐 because apparantly it's drivers like you🤦 who are ok with the bullshit & don't need more🥴. I'm fine with that. Get your fuel efficient truck & do what works for you & keep surviving like the animal's 😆 you are, becuase apparently your the fittest one of them all.🤦

[@gsxr1189]

@@thodge4375 If you call my being in the top 10% socioeconomically as a truck driver "surviving" then yes you are correct.

[@kinghearted8826]

@@gsxr1189 why would you run cheap even if your operating costs are low? Wouldn't it make more sense to run for more and work less?

[@romstartransportation5387]

Owner operator are the kind of drivers that are willing to work for free year after year….and the brokers knows that too. No health insurance,no pension plans,no money in 401k and after all the expenses hardly remains $65.000 for double shifts every week….yeah,a high price to be a so call own boss,but even that is not true….banks,dealer and brokers plus Government in top of everything is the real boss. Good luck getting rich.

[@romstartransportation5387]

@@travisfyne9316 I know it because I’m one of those big boss at the mercy of the market….and could be good from time to time but most of the times things are not okay. And I’m an independent driver for 25 years. You might ask me why I’m still doing it or why I did it for so long and the answer is:I was always a big boss dreamer. Now the time for retirement is coming and no 401k and not that rich either….plenty like me out there in same shoes. The worst is that they don’t realize until is to late. Maybe some will read my comment and might think twice about their situation. Many will become bankrupt when this market will crash. And the market will crash….always did.

[@thewhich15]

There is some truth to this. It’s all about perspective and I wouldn’t enjoy working for someone ever again. Being and o/o is rough no doubt about it. But I know some o/o that’s could buy your house cash so it really depends. Another thing is what happened to the little guy being able to succeed? What’s so wrong with that? Why does everyone want to see us fail? Just so you can tell better about your choice? It’s all about perspective. Plus my truck is my truck. Mine. No one else’s. And it’s fast. 😁

[@joro9960]

I slowed from 62mph to 57mph and I went from 7mpg to 7.7mpg on my 2006 freightliner century, no idling either, also rogen u forgot to add that the freight rates have dropped while fuel prices is increasing, the ppl who bought the newer trucks for +200k are panicking more than the truck owners who get bad mpg but own their truck out right, what ur seeing now is a race to the bottom

[@armanarmadillo]

I'm getting 6.2mpg on my 2018 Cascadia dd15 but I run fast and heavy usually 30k-40klbs 72mph or 68mph. You think I'll hit 7mpg going 62mph?

[@sneed915]

@@armanarmadillo on my old 2019 cascadia i was limited to 65mph and traveling 62mph got me 8mpg 60 got my 8mpg and i ran northeast

[@martynlawrence2365]

We don't operate freight rates in the UK in the same way you guys do. Our work is always pre-priced as a job lot

[@aqua6613]

I only have a few months left on my lease...I don't have family or bills or a house car or rent...only my phone bill. I was thinking about quitting but I'm so close... I think I'll just hunker down and push through with this...I'll probably qualify for earned income tax cause I'm part of the working poor 😆I don't feel like paying taxes to support this administration anyways. Let's go Brandon 😅

[@navado75]

Never understood why people with paid off trucks always think they're doing better than the guy with a payment. Fact is that 2006 truck is in the shop more than any new truck. Just 4 months of running can cover all my payments even if I was to take out a $250k truck.

[@RCRCustoms]

Your chart doesn’t go down far enough for my truck LOL I’m averaging 5.2 mpg but today it’s just better than 4 mpg because this oversized load is like pulling an iron parachute through the air LOL If I was pulling vans though I would definitely dump this T800. Keep up the great information you bring to up Ronen we all appreciate it, even if we’re hard headed and set in our ways LOL 👍👍

[@DubRighteous]

Glad I stayed company driver waiting for truck prices to come back down to earth. Now I wouldn't buy a truck even if they come back down.

[@Philthaentrepreneur]

Lol

[@mudbuff]

Upvote! 😄 I was waiting since February 2021 for a new Cascadia. On November the dealer called me saying there are no trucks, come back for your deposit etc. Most likely he sold my truck for 250k to somebody else lol I was upset at first, but I kept in mind that market is too high and money days will be gone someday. What I didn't expect is fuel prices to double. Thank God he didn't let me slave myself with that truck. Now I'm gotta wait and buy a beater Volvo lol

[@KaDaJxClonE]

As drivers, there's nothing we can do to control gas prices. This is the time you look for good company to drive for. Whether it be brokers, dedicated, or going company for a bit, driving for a company that cares about you as a person rather than a company that pays the best is paramount.

[@robjager3317]

In Canada it’s $ 1.70 per litre 5 litres per gallon = 8.50 per gallon and going up let that sink in

[@BhaveshPatel-wv4ey]

Great information, thank you sir!

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deanpahl8591]

If running slower causes you not to be able to get the next load, look at what that is gonna cost. Nobody talks about that.

[@prevost8686]

Let’s go Brandon! Building Back Better my ass.

[@stevemclerran8184]

Thanks for the info. Sometimes I watch trucks idle in nice weather and just shake my head. Totally wasted money.

[@bayview94124]

Raise your trucking rate. It’s your truck, not the company who needs to move a load. You don’t tell the fuel pump how much you want to pay for diesel.

[@stevenferragut2035]

Something between idling and driving , trip planning not to be stuck in traffic. Going through high traffic areas ( major cities ) in off hours. Sitting in traffic is worse than idling. The biggest detractor to fuel economy is traffic. ( : 401 ).

[@SkilledEddie]

Don't forget mountains and heavy loads

[@bernardobanderas2636]

I heard that when the fuel is high there are fuel surcharge earnings. Can you explain how the fuel surcharge earnings work please? Thank you.

[@morphious1103]

Great video, Tönen! The only thing you didn't factor in in your examples are idling hours. Tell me if I'm wrong but to me that is of importance as well.

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Great point!, yes its correct NExt month the Fuel differance will be even Greator.

[@firematt422]

So, the guys @ 8mpg with a 16 cent increase aren't shitting their pants, just the guys at 5.5mpg paying 19 cents more? RIght.

[@robshaulage3949]

very informative, thankyou (aussie)

[@aarontaylor954]

What you save in fuel with the new trucks the repair bill evens everything out when the def breaks down

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

no even close.

[@melindaortiz9741]

Series 60 Detroit 3406 cat N14 Cummins 💯🤟

[@TheDriller100]

the guys with the huge truck notes. i might only be getting 6mpg but alll my equipment is paid for. yes it sucks but more is you are paying 4-5k for your equipment plus being fleased to some company that takes 20%

[@Nihil2005]

I’m a company driver but the interest rates for getting a truck loan are insane. I’m saving up to buy a truck in cash because I think those crazy truck notes are why so many owner ops fail.

[@Nihil2005]

@@jaeinnmoon3279 Thanks for the advice and I more than likely will be doing that. I don’t know why they let these brokers and mega carriers get away with these rates. That should be considered stealing

[@skelafeti]

Fuel surcharges were never removed from just a few years back. I never saw them removed on anything shipped via truck.

[@alexanderpatterson7117]

Fuel surcharges are variable adjustements for contract rates. It doesn’t carry over to the spot market at all. The only thing that matters in the spot market is the loads to trucks ratio in the locations of pick and delivery. That’s why carriers have been able to demand high rates for the last two years. If there are ten loads to trucks you have to pay alot to move your freight. During this time, carriers quoted high and said “thats supply and demand buddy”. The number of loads have dropped. The rates will not come up until enough MC’s go out of business to change the load to truck ratio OR load volume goes up. Brokers took losses for a long time. They are now making up for it. The large brokerages will not care until the ratio balances back out. They will not care that many trucking companies go out of business. I know this because I am a pricing analyst at a large brokerage and this is the way management thinks. Carriers who have relationships will get better rates. Carriers that screwed over brokers with high rates will get offered a lot less. Many sales reps on the floor will punish the rate chasers. They can look up the carriers load history and internal reviews.

[@sunglasserz]

Square truck drivers can’t even turn signal, you think they will understand fuel economy?

[@Road-To-Destination.]

Go to auctions, dealer lots… most of their inventory is newer stuff and older stuff flies off the lot. I would not want to have anything newer than 2007, at this time. Paid off equipment with no problems is a lot more profitable vs financed equipment that is/are plagued with mechanical headaches and at the end of it all, no one in their right mind still wants anything new - regardless how fancy manufacturers make them. kW, and others are to follow, are/is going backwards though.

[@astrahcat1212]

$400 bucks a day to go 500 miles generally.

[@stevenredman1582]

A good FSC can keep you in business and rolling.

[@elijahrobinson2362]

A Pete 379/389 or KW W900 with the right engine WILL get 8+ MPG, IF the operator runs at 65-70 but is smooth and uses cruise. I know guys who run at 70 mph, haul 80,000 pounds and get 9 MPG on a U.S. 3.785 litre gallon. Yes. That’s almost 11 MPG on a Canadian gallon. Properly built engines and the right gearing and rubber make a huge difference. Also, pulling a van or reefer with a low roof sleeper and no turbo wing/beaver tail makes a huge difference.

[@robbishop6450]

I wish our fuel prices was only $5 a gallon.. here on the east coast of Canada its $12 a gallon. It's sad we got a government that's doing this to their people..I im Disgusted..

[@paulkatelyntoney3219]

First of all thank you for the charts. Second if I pulled a van yes it would be a great to drive an aero truck but oversize, heavy and livestock hauling aero trucks don’t make sense and don’t make a difference in mileage. It doesn’t seem like rates are going up as fast as fuel.

[@thebeastytank]

That difference in fuel cost between an older non aero vs a new aero is that the new truck is more likely to break down because of def issues or electrical problems soo the maintenance cost balances out

[@HectorGonzalez-ty2jg]

And if new have payment if is pay off u should be good

[@gsxr1189]

He just showed the difference of a fuel efficient truck vs a non fuel efficient truck was up to $30,000 a year. My 2014 only has $5,000 in emissions related repairs in the million miles it's ran lifetime and it's easily saved far more than that in fuel over the years. The numbers don't add up my friend. Some people just twist numbers to make themselves feel better.

[@thebeastytank]

@@gsxr1189 ur new trash truck is all electric don’t forget… a little bump in the road or water in the wrong spot will short ur truck out… I’ll stick to my ‘97 379 u 🤡🤡🤡

[@gsxr1189]

@@thebeastytank My "new" truck is a 2014 I paid cash for that I've been running for 7 years without a truck payment. That "trash truck" paid cash for that $104,000 C7 Z06 Vette in my avatar, cash for a $75,000 F150 Raptor, and cash 2 motorcycles. It's also allowed me to put $175,000 in other investments, and pay $323,000 in principal on the mortgage on my new construction custom home.

[@thebeastytank]

@@gsxr1189 👍🏼

[@kentr2424]

I see a lot of owner ops that have their trucks paid for parking them until the diesel fuel price goes back to something realistic.

[@tonyp2572]

I can park my truck as long as I dispatch atleast 1 truck on a weekly basis. This is my plan to weather the storm

[@davidking7629]

Park those trucks..... You are America .... Show your power 👍

[@truckert5698]

Fabulous information. Thank you

[@gerardomendoza9688]

1:34 that's not a Coronado that's a FLD Classic XL, the Coronado is basically a Freightliner Century cab with a classic hood on it...

[@antor.j.medrano]

These ppl need to demand higher fuel surcharge.

[@adv3666]

We need to establish first how fuel surcharge is collected... Fsc is ADDED to the Freight Bill "invoice"... Which fluctuates with Fuel price. Has nothing to do with how fuel efficient your truck is or is not... What some of you don't realize is some trucking companies pay 100 % of Fsc to the truck and some do not... Fsc at 40%...which translates for every $1000 trucking company charges customer Add taxes +$400 in fsc.... And really to keep things simple...maybe just ask your carrier if the they are paying you a 100% of fuel surcharge or are they profiting from your FSC.. Don't work for company who doesn't honestly compensate you for additional cost..

[@chrisbennett8538]

Yeah those are dynamic trucks are disasters with def issues sensors ect. But nobody is looking at that.

[@lees3117]

You're not getting 8 mpg pulling 43000 in hilly areas and windy. It's all cap. If they are it's because they are pulling very light loads or running empty alot.

[@gsxr1189]

My lifetime fuel mileage across a million miles with a 2014 Cascadia is 7.8mpg crossing Wyoming, Idaho, and Colorado twice a week. Are you saying I do the impossible?

[@lees3117]

@@gsxr1189 it's cap. I'm a trucker too. You are not getting no 7.8 either. You may average 6.5 over all. I drive a 99 colvo with a 12.7 and been owning it for 23 yrs. 6.5 at best

[@markm0000]

@@lees3117 Man those old Volvos are nice trucks. Install a FASS fuel pump and bullydog tuner it will get a couple extra mpg.

[@lees3117]

@@markm0000 thanks for the info. Where can I find these parts to order?

[@markm0000]

@@lees3117 I tried posting the websites and my comment got deleted. Just Google it. You’ll find the company website and call them to order.

[@martinkazako2292]

If you pull reefer trailer with 2020 Freightliner Cascadia it never consumes 7- 9 mpg. It consumes 5.5-6.5mpg. When it is heavy load it doesn’t matter if it is aero dynamic engine or not.

[@ROLLIN-DUB]

It’s effecting everyone and everything across the board- don’t know when was the last time you guys went grocery shopping, but OMG!!! Everything you guys are saying makes a big difference, but at the end of the day these fuel prices are effecting everyone in some shape form or fashion- hell even if you’re a company driver and your company has their own pumps (don’t they have to purchase the fuel as well)? Hang in there guys- truck smarter; not harder!!!!

[@ryanstaygrinding]

Yep .90 cpm fuel surcharge at 7.5 mpg

[@mobent912]

In my 389 not panicking yet. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@hendricks5rocks]

Another fact-filled update. Thank you.

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Our pleasure!

[@Joelittle_]

I’ve been wondering why there’s been so many drivers knocking on my Volvo door at 3 AM in the truck stop and the pickle park😬

[@rime1090]

There’s no unity in trucking industry some drivers decided to claim rights by no hauling, there are those who will rush to take those loads , all the efforts of some go down the drain , we’ll get nothing if we don’t pull together

[@OpeoAslam]

I'd run 70 but slowed down to 65 sometime last year and it's been working out, I think. Mainly did it so driving wasn't so stressful and I didn't feel like I had to pass everyone ahead of me. I average around 7.5 mpg in my '15 T680 but I want to bump that up to 8+ somehow. I may look into ordering a Flow Below system and Vorblades for my truck. Might even switch to super singles when I'm due for drive tires.

[@raven7068]

I average 8.5 in my 2017 KW T680, But I keep it at 55mph But I do have a Fass installed.

[@mudbuff]

@@raven7068 Why not go 35?

[@armandomendoza3167]

Now is $5.50 a gallon of Diesel in Phoenix Arizona. Was the highest I've seen recently.

[@michaelandrus6433]

Don’t forget to factor in DEF on that eco truck.

[@zeljkodjukic5889]

Good job man keep making good you tubes

[@ubear123]

Ronen, at about the 1:00 minute mark you reference fuel surcharge rates as .15, .18 & .20 cents. Please clarify; is this a discount per litre / gallon or is it paid extra per Km / mile driven? I'm in British Columbia looking for a new carrier to lease on to. And it's difficult to compare 🍎 to 🍊 because there seem to be different fuel subsidy programs being offered by different companies.. Fuel caps are also in the mix. For instance, how does .47 cents @ $1.25 per mile compare to .50 cents at $1.60 per mile on a 7MPG truck, over a 900km / 540 Mi round trip using 455 litres / 100 Imperial gallons of fuel? I'm an O/O truck driver, not an accountant. Thanks for providing this quality content.

[@terryreeves676]

In Australia our diesel us $1.99 a litre that’s us about $8.00 gallon.

[@rafaelsanchez8414]

In california it cost $1 per mile

[@curbstomp3126]

I drive a new 567 with X15 I'm still getting 5.5mpg but run end dump. 45000lb loads are normal.

[@ginolomonaco2583]

need to address the freight rate why is it going down and let us get better rates

[@zohaanvlog22]

Great work as usual, so precise and accurate.. I got a question about owner operator and company driver. Am new to this owner operator concept. As her in Asia & Dubai either you have a driver or a company owner.. would u plz explain a bit how these owner operators are paid and what about truck ownership in this process how they are handled I mean the rate per mile, owner’s profit vs driver (profit). What expenses are deducted from owner operator’s pay.. plz need a reply

[@oscarsandoval455]

Broker's and Dispatchers are keeping hundreds..double brokering should be illegal..they should be a cap on broker charge...

[@ryanstory6660]

I don’t think any owner operator needs a fuel chart explained to them or how to calculate FSC or any of this nonsense. Regardless it all comes down to “are you gonna pull cheap freight with stupid fuel prices or are you gonna stand your ground and park your truck and refuse that $2 a mile lousy freight”

[@thomassteiner744]

I just charge a broke a $4 a mile now. .I get it every time. They are not enough truck drivers. I'm almost tempted to say $5 a mile

[@armbrusttelecommunications7787]

Could you make a video comparing buying your fuel in US vs Canada ? This video was great

[@morellana8397]

I run 400 miles come bCk home everyday and pay 0 dollars in fuel and make $480 a day company driver who needs to be owner operator i run containers from the port of houston to dallas every day

[@johnhollingsworth9262]

The only missing factor I see is the cost/ usage of DEF fluid. Factor that into the equation and I believe you will have find there to be very little cost difference.

[@ceisarsrepair7958]

That was a cute little price chart..... Didn't see the $12 column, Hunter Biden promised that price by summer, since he's one of the benefactors to this oil control war. It won't matter what mileage your truck gets, average twin 200 tanks will be $5k to fill. Tesla and electric Mack are gearing up for the takeover. We need to reserve comfortable wheelchairs for the upcoming bread lines so we don't blister. And Walmart has a sale on family size tents, since the banks are preparing for another Massive Foreclosure season......

[@richarddavis4928]

I bet you heard that on Fox News/Russian TV.

[@gsxr1189]

And here you are going on about how the sky is falling. See what happens when you purchase your equipment based on desire rather what's best for your business and your bottom line.

[@ceisarsrepair7958]

@@gsxr1189 We run older trucks and do all our own maintenance in order to save money, no lease payments so we can stay afloat during the tight times. But when Biden said fuel may reach $12gal, companies will be far and few that can actually run a truck at that cost. Have a nice day.....

[@gsxr1189]

@@ceisarsrepair7958 I hear ya. I buy newer trucks with cash to save on truck/lease payments then run them until they're older when I replace them.

[@richarddavis4928]

Stop watching Fox/Russian TV

[@ivaludlow6116]

And there are no trucks to be had! Only used excessively high over priced trucks! No trailers either

[@rastagoobers8567]

Not a Coronado, that's a Classic XL.

[@joshuamoore24_7]

A big 4 cylinder turbo diesel engine mounted on top of a jumbo liquid cooled electric motor that's mounted to the average diesel drive train makes the most sense for performance, lowered emissions, lowered fuel consumption, and distance driving!

[@mph5896]

Hybrid would be interesting to see. Guess it all depends on cost to manufacture, run, and reliability.

[@melanatedaboriginal4752]

Every business owner in world prices has increased except the Owner Operator pay! These Shippers & Brokers expect the Owner Operator to run at the same rate as when Gas prices was @ $3 &.some change. THE COST OF LIVING HAS WENT UP & OWNER OPERATOR PAY HAS STAYED THE SAME! THIS IS NOT FAIR! IT HAS NOTHING TO WITH MILES PER GALLON OR ANYTHING ELSE! THESE BROKERS NEED TO STOP STEALING FROM THE REAL MEN & WOMEN WHO RUN THESE DAMN ROADS! RAISE THE DAMN RATES! PERIOD! MAKE THE DAMN PAY REFLECT THE COST OF LIVING & THE DAMN GAS PRICES!

[@AB-vd5tg]

thank you 🙏🏽

[@bohunt8113]

If you don't understand fuel surcharge, you straight up just need to sell your truck. That is one of the biggest things you need to know and understand to be a business owner.

[@superseries7007]

You need to take into account the Canadian gallon is 1.2 times more than the American gallon.

[@randyrudder2451]

One thing not mentioned road tax is figured at 5 mpg so fuel efficient trucks pay extra tax

[@chrishar110]

Do you think it is better to throw 100 bucks than to pay 5 for taxes?

[@dennisrodriguez8972]

Let’s get rid of the middleman “ brokers”

[@kyreemcclish7408]

You didnt even say how to calculate it

[@HillbillyTrucker91]

Talk to the guys in agriculture who haul 33 ton. Your MPG doesn't exist

[@azshort5755]

You are great thank you bro

[@andyhallbootdoctornz3991]

In New Zealand we are paying $3 per litre

[@truckingwithpaparon.3428]

Thx

[@HectorGonzalez-ty2jg]

It only benefit if truck is pay off if not tough ride

[@nhanha7433]

We need the magnetic freight rail at 400 mph. With all truckers agree. Then will make proper earning from there due to war and fuel price increase

[@antoniomarques5369]

In Europe 7.70 € a diesel gallon.

[@czar2074]

Mines 1$ MPG c15 twin turbo 379 EXHD

[@michaellafreniere5083]

Good video

[@marcoprado4760]

Thanks for the info

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Any time!

[@OutSkirtz]

My day cab gets 3.4 miles per gallon lol.

[@zeljkodjukic5889]

Now is 5.99 $ a gallon diesel plus

[@boethel]

I’m getting .75/mile, on the west coast I get .93/mile fsc

[@mattyp3860]

I du heavy haul. W900 KW I get 4.2 mpg. Im a bit worried KeepOnTruckn

[@oregonfordguy9812]

only ones complaining or panicking are the ones who dont know how to plan or how to bill. learn how rhe system works gour fine. I'm doing just fine.

[@bobboy5508]

I have a 2019 Pete 579. I get 8 miles per gallon. But my big problem is dead head. I just accepted a load with 182 miles dead head. I didn’t realize it was that much. But I get .50 cents per mile dead head over 100 miles. So I don’t get paid the first 100 miles. Which I didn’t see too much of a problem. But now I have a problem. So going forward I am going to have to factor dead head when accepting a load with my company. I’ve never been in the business of turning down loads. But we’ve now entered into a new era. I get 86% FSC. because we run refer. So they get 14% for the refer.

[@joshuaheuscher6056]

ALWAYS factor deadhead miles in...

[@danepatterson8785]

Avg of 5 bucks a gallon in Oregon for diesel

[@danielsemmens6640]

How about 4 miles per gallon

[@jbaby215]

This meant nothing if the broker keeps the money

[@TheTruelakersfan]

Brokers are pocketing all the money. Paying less because there's always idiots who take loads for less! Brokers trying to pay $1000 for 1400 miles from Pasadena Tx to Bakersfield Ca. 2 op I know are not taking loads till they pay better. Another had to sell his truck. This industry is so watered down !

[@jopete681]

I get 7.5 in a 379 Peterbilt!!! This guy is wrong!!!!

[@KatherineCracks]

The idle time on that 5.9 mpg truck was insane. In reality that truck is getting a much better mpg running down the road. My friend is getting 7’s with her Pete 379 maintenance is key and running clean fuel. Whatever truck you drive get an APU it will pay for itself really fast with these prices Lots of love