My Truck is Making Me BROKE | Pay Statement & Fuel Consumption Breakdown

[@skipperandy2199]

I bought almost the same truck, 2016 VNL D13 /500HP with 720K mileage. I spent $22K right away, new injectors, new front end, and lots of other stuff. But now I get 8.6 -8.8 MPG, but as an older driver, I do drive a bit slower. Recently, another $1.4K, but I have a good truck now. It is a good truck, and this comes with the territory. Sadly this is a tough industry. So, I DO feel his pain, but as a former accountant, let me just say, if you do a true business analysis, you pay one way or another. (This was my specialty in my previous life), you either pay a large monthly payment on a new truck, or you pay maintaining an older truck. One must find their own tolerance for financial pain. Mine, is cash flow. I do not have a monthly payment, except for insurance. So, I like the lack of financial pressure for payments, I'd rather drive at my leisure, without the pressure of making payments. I do not like the repairs, but I can deal with that. To each their own.

[@aaguirre7163]

Best comment ,I've been searching for this answer

[@marc2812]

I'm a current accountant, considering a career change into trucking. And I have the same sort of preference. I'd add that without the financial pressure for payments, having downtime during repairs has got to be a lot less stressful.

[@skipperandy2199]

@@jaeinnmoon3279 That's a huge discount that is rarely seen in commercial policies. Plus, as an accountant, you should know that cash flow, and maintaining reserve capital is also critical to a business ongoing operation. Most small businesses cannot pay in full majority of their bills, and after leaving a Fortune 100 company last year, they pay 120 - 180 days out, so how can a small guy pay out his insurance in full if he is not getting paid on a timely basis. Great idea, but way out of perspective for this industry.

[@skipperandy2199]

@@jaeinnmoon3279 Dude, this is why I just avoid all the hassle, I don't do business with those people, but others less educated or experienced in the business/logistics world do. I just do majority of my business with Amazon, they pay on time, every week. But I did learn my lesson, why wait at all, why pay factoring fees? Just drive for people that pay on time, I am not a bank. If I was, I would charge 28% interest. I have worked in the financial world in my previous life for 25 years, doing business analysis, financial consolidation, M/A work, trust me, I forgotten more than you know on interest rates, cash flow, and all I'm saying here, majority of these people cannot pay right off the top, $14 - $16K for an annual insurance premium, and I've yet to see any reputable insurance company, and yes, I do mean reputable company offer a 20% discount for cash up front. No one gives away that kind of money for cash. I'm not going to argue with you here, as I think you are blowing smoke up and drinking something, because you keep missing my point as you are not really very experienced. Most O/O do not have a back office that can chase, or file claims, or go through the legal process all day long as they are out there driving. Yes, I used to have 2 medium Law Firms on retainer in my old career, and yes, those guys can call and make threats to get paid and everything else, but the average O/O does not have even one firm on retainer. Please take notice of your target audience here.

[@ThekingofBAC]

It is the down time with no revenue that adds to the cost of repairs. At least with the payment on a new truck you know what your true monthly cost will be.

[@navado75]

$1.65 per mile average is what really killed him along with not having a APU. If it is that cheap up there he might as well be a company driver.

[@jonathanrabbitt]

Exactly. His take-home was $0.60ish per mile. Dismal.

[@museberhe6842]

I agree, will never make money getting paid per mile

[@DaveG7920]

Yep. Stop hauling cheap freight 2021 should have been a year to make big money. He'd have less stress and probably more money driving someone else's truck.

[@rayzala1393]

I don't know what people are doing nowadays. Go on a load board and you can find $3 loads easy, in fact that seems to be on the low end. If you're willing to do mountains, refer work, flatbed, etc you can make more. Negotiate with brokers, build relationships, don't just go and work for some carrier thats going to pay you 1.80 a mile while they pocket $2 a mile off of your hard work. I just got to my 3 years with my CDL and am looking into going on my own now that spring is coming and I can actually get a reasonable insurance rate.

[@jamesklee9980]

Volvo enough said!!

[@codegame027]

these are all terrible options. The biggest figure that screams "that isn't right" is he should at least be doing $2 USD a mile on A:LL MILES in this current market. Even if you add $30k back to his bottom line that is still less than $1 net per miles. At that point you aren't making more than a really well off company driver. I say lease to a new company.... Sorry Ronan.

[@connorspies]

Yeah, leasing to a company only paying $1.65 is the real problem.

[@jimjim6803]

This!!!!

[@oliviernguessan4892]

I couldn't agree more! Trucking in canada is terrible compare to USA. Most owner ops in canada can barely live a decent life. So sad!!!

[@avydhillon708]

2021 wasn't a bad year freight rate wise,the fact that he was running east and still doing 1.65/mile is shocking.The company ripped him off and as an owner operator he should have analysed the numbers sooner. At that point,he might have made more driving for this company.

[@jmacd8817]

Option D, get a newer truck. 2019 is starting to get into the repair window, which means he will be getting stuck with more repairs. I’d recommend 2020 or 2021. Especially if he ends up staying in trucking for another 5+ years.

[@michaelwright1602]

A newer truck? He cannot even maintain the one he has! He needs to learn how these trucks work, the systems, etc. You guys buy these trucks and think a shop will take care of them for you. Well, most shops do not have mechanics, they have parts changers, and that is all they do, they are experts with installing turbos and EGR Coolers. They are there for one thing, make money for the dealership and upsell you on parts you do not need. You guys are playing right into their pockets while they suck your wallet dry. You have to buy some tools and basic diagnostic equipment. I carry an Inline 6 reader in my truck, along with a laptop with the diagnostic software for my Cummins. I also have a bag of tools, spare sensors, wiring kit, an ohm meter/circuit tester. You need to be proactive with these trucks, they are rolling electrical abortions waiting to fail. you have to learn everything you can about both the truck electronics and the engine components and systems. Install a pyrometer and a turbo boost gauge, those two gauges, especially the pyrometer will tell you a lot. That pyrometer spikes, you know you have issues. Pulling hills, the same thing, it goes up over 900 back out of it, drop some gears, turn the fan on, etc. Quit being steering wheel holders, be OWNERS!

[@princeprince5170]

​@@jaeinnmoon3279 100% agree

[@WellDressedCaveman]

Def trucks with EGR's don't like to idle. The reason is the motor cools down at idle, which causes lots of problems. The apu trucks have less problems because when the motor is running at operating temperatures, they have much less problems.

[@bradleymayberry6739]

With the options given and information provided, I would go with option C. Seems to make the most sense to me. After driving 120000 miles a year and making only 80000 in the end after all costs, might as well just be a company driver for a fuel company😎

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Thanks for sharing! 👍👍

[@semiretired6033]

"B" sell the truck bank the money go company driver a few years with ET bank even more money ( if his financial situation allows). Then when truck prices come down go fetch a new or almost new truck with a warranty still on it. Great video Ronin!

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Thank u

[@oliviernguessan4892]

Very wise advice

[@semiretired6033]

@Thomas B well if the prices stay ridiculously high as they are now.He can get top dollar for his truck and go company driver and make decent salary without the headaches. Win win 🏆.

[@semiretired6033]

Absolutely 💯 % !

[@alexvarughese984]

Option C and let him cut the idling time as much as possible.

[@juliogonzo2718]

Doesn't work everywhere unless you have an apu or webasto cab and coolant heaters. Met a guy who almost froze to death. He was on his second long haul run and his company gave him shit for idling. He was from Nigeria and maybe didn't want to rock the boat or something. Well he shut it off in -32°C and went to sleep. The truck wouldn't restart and he called the police when he couldn't feel his legs anymore and they gave him a ride to a hotel 70km away. If he parked where he had no cell service he'd be dead. They called us to try and get the truck going. It obviously wouldn't go with a boost and had to be towed. I tore his boss a new asshole on the phone for telling him to not idle while sending him in a truck with no auxiliary heat across Canada in the winter.

[@west2401]

option C. and consider buying pittsburg power max mileage and OTR reset tool. Do a complete emissions system cleaning B4 taking the 1st load and make sure the injectors are firing properly.

[@carlt8976]

He needs to look up DIY Semi. Great videos on maintenance, costs, how to make it work.

[@omehenwanneka8953]

Thanks Ronen for the video, he should go with option C but with a 2021 Volvo

[@gavnonadoroge3092]

actually $26,000 for annual repair is very good for a truck. and 6.5 miles per gallon is good for a used truck. his problem is getting low dollars per miles in revenue.

[@tomybrakos]

Exactly I would be so happy making 6.5 miles per gallon in my fld 120. ,some drivers just don't want to get greasy they would just bitch lol do some maintenance yourself

[@michaelwright1602]

These EPA trucks are not meant to idle, you face plug the DPF filters, along with the SCR system. That soot than starts packing the head and chewing up the cam shaft. An APU is essential, along with regular EGR Tuneups and OVERHEADS! Pop that top and inspect the cams and rollers! Ugh!

[@jmacd8817]

Both my current 2020 KW and my 2 previous Cascadias (2016 and 2018) get about 0.6 - 0.8 gallons per hour idling.

[@4you486]

(A) I recommend him to stay with his truck for another year , manage his spending and find the solutions for extra spending. As owner operator I spent $10,000 on my 2019 freight liner last year 2021.

[@dell7054]

what did u do to the 2019

[@4you486]

@@dell7054 I still have it and keep working and making $$ out it’s life.

[@fernandosanchezlopez1369]

Option D. Find a better carrier to lease on to where he can make a better rate per mile I divided his gross up by his miles and he’s only getting $1.62 per mile which is extremely low by 2021 averages ;)

[@davidchurchill7246]

Smarter choice is option “C” hands down.

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Good choice!

[@PaulFanMing]

"C" with no turning back.

[@Ray_Blanchette]

I'd love to tell him to get over his brand loyalty and just get a Freightliner that will do what he needs it to do. But if he actually still wants to drive go with C. It seems like the newer brand years across the board 20,21,22 are starting to get the emissions crap figured out but I'm sure they'll still have gremlins. Better fuel eco, hopefully less issues, and getting an Apu will help the driver a ton. Apu's can be installed on I think pretty all trucks now as long as you have space for it. They pretty much pay for themselves within the first year since fuel has gotten so expensive

[@juliogonzo2718]

I just towed a '22 Cascadia with 25000km on it lol doesn't matter who makes it, it can have problems. Downtime is the real killer

[@JayCalderon211]

This is a no brainer Definitely option 3. Aside from what you mention, the idling shortens the life of the engine by causing carbon build up on the pistons that eventually will scratch the cylinder and the only solution is an overhaul. Get rid of that truck and get the newer one with the Tripac you will not regret it

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Great comment. Thanks for sharing your recommendations!

[@Khmtravelvlog]

He can install a Apu on the truck go green Apu sells some used for $3500 which isn't bad they are in pa

[@clement1]

C Do it today…. Good Luck and all the best to the Driver

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Thanks!

[@djbolandTrucking]

I'm probably going to get Flack for saying this but owner-operators need to think like business owners and not truck drivers the truck is the tool. You would never see a carpenter put Chrome on their saw they would get the best tool for the job. That being said this particular owner operator is limiting himself by looking at other trucks if I were him I would sell that Volvo and fire truck with the best fuel economy that I can find or go with another option sell the truck Bank the money drive a company truck and buy a truck when the market corrects itself because right now equipment is overinflated

[@MINDSPARK-u6e]

_I would only suggest that as you are running a good truck by the parts ahead of Braekdown and preventative maintenance_

[@grege2383]

Option C - no brainer. You coming in on Saturday to help says a lotabout your character.

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Thank u

[@natanmysli4825]

Option C. New truck with Webasto means less idling, less issues, better fuel efficiency and more time working instead of standing in the garage.

[@anmolsidhu4782]

Amazing video Ronen! Appreciate your hard work. I would recommend the driver to go with option C

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Thank u for the feedback

[@twsinc7662]

The older truck along with the idling is a killer. More fuel and more repairs. It’s hard to believe that all trucks don’t have a APU. That’s the first thing that I had installed on my truck.

[@matthewmassago6004]

Very well put together if I was in that drivers shoes I would go with option c and try to get an independent quote from Volvo as to the best option going forward because customer loyalty can produce big gains

[@larrygunnell8031]

Option C. That is a no-brainer. Thank you again for your concern. Keep it coming.

[@adamfulford6423]

C for me!! Thanks for the video!!

[@eugeneklemenz]

Option c but with a Cummins engine they get better fuel economy and you can get it repaired basically anywhere

[@teofistolllpaglinawan2694]

Take option A. Use the truck for a year so that you can still earn money for your down payment for a newer truck then sell it..

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

👍👍 Thanks for the recommendation!

[@dasimparmy2289]

C, but damn I would get the most fuel efficient and reliable tractor I could get my hands on. This is about making a living not brand loyalty and all these video's prove it. Tell him to watch the channel. Ronen really appreciate all the hard work you put into these video's for us.

[@tonyatwood1353]

My Caterpillar may get 5.27 mpg but very dependable my apu helps but I wouldn`t trade it for anything!!! Best engine ever C15!!! Let the black smoke roll and roll and roll!!!

[@WellDressedCaveman]

And if it's paid for you ain't got $30k in payments a year!

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Thanks for the feedback

[@graceypatrick]

Even though I am not from Canada and from the US I love this yt channel. One of my favorites and most informative channels

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Wow, thank you!

[@joemoody548]

C having been an OO myself for 25 years the the savings are not just in repairs but also time which means availability to get more revenue paying loads. Also quality of driver comfort and confidence. I tried to replace my tractor every 6-7 years I liked fraitliner classics with Cummins and two stick 5 and 4. C is his answer

[@RollinShultz]

I don't blame the driver for rejecting Cascadias. As a slipseat driver I drove about thirty of them from 2020-2022 and all of them were inconsistent except for most of them would get very loose in the steering after about ten miles when the steering warmed. Some had rambunctious brakes and throttle so much that it was a challenge to back into a trailer. Currently, I am driving a 2016 International and it drives like a dream. If buying new, or slightly used I would favor those or a Volvo, though I have only driven one Volvo and that's not enough to know how well they perform.

[@marcusjones3104]

He needs to do Opinion C because he will regain what he lost in pass with a yearly of 8 to 9000 repair for the year but what happened to the warranty

[@TrackJax]

Option C, better fuel mileage and just better all the way around

[@brzzesasuke]

Option A for me. Most of his repairs are done. It's only going to be small things from here on out. I have a 2015 Volvo. After I got the injectors done I've only had 6000 in maintenance this year. Mainly tires and other basic maintenance things

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Thanks for sharing!

[@akasadulloh3393]

Thank you, appreciate your time for making this video! I would make the option D.Same as option C, but NO finance, switch to a new or newer truck and pay off the difference if not 0% interest rate. Because I had the same problem but after switching the old truck to the new one this is when I start making a profit with much fewer breakdowns. Yeah, make sure the new truck has the APU unit, else you gonna start having the same problems after 2-3 years if it's brand new, but you never know.

[@vonfischermarcell836]

Definetly option C. This truck is just eating up all his money, a new model can save him much more, and he will be able to stabilize himself financially.

[@MrWrightNowTV]

I’m new to this but is leasing out of the question? So you don’t have the big maintenance cost?

[@freedomworks3976]

Easiest problem to fix in the entire transport industry. Be a company driver. ALL of those problems disappear instantly and forever.

[@BalwinderSinghDeol]

Go with option C. Also cut down idling time. Practice some basic mechanical skills. These things can save you alot of money. "Every penny saved is a penny earned". God bless you

[@davidrios6026]

Option A. Stay with the truck and get an ACU installed on it. He already spent a lot of money on it, so I think that the truck should behave much better and with the APU he will be able to save a lot more.

[@eas-eautocom4871]

A- run his unit after injectors was it? Another option if it is affordable to add a apu, or his inverter on a few batteries. I'm in Upstate NY small plug in heater or arctic breeze you can get through. If it has constant other issues leave the door open for -C. Running locally in Upstate as a w2 in 2024 you do need to know when to dump a truck. I did in 2022, just got a 16 volvo in good shape. The job will keep fixing things 2 of 4 are 100% down, what's going is...going in short time. If a truck is down more than up or 10% of the year dump it.

[@dallasedwards1045]

option a: with and adding apu if the truck is paid for apu payment would be cheaper than a newer truck

[@carlosramon3690]

I would advise option A,then see where things go from that yr.

[@Blackjacknutrition]

Option A. He has already put a lot of money in his truck and hopefully he won’t to put as much into it in the coming year. If he upgrades to a 2019, at the $120k price in this current market it is probably a truck with over 500k miles which is gonna start having a lot of breakdowns and repairs as well. So he’s gonna be repeating this cycle all over except this time with a high monthly truck payment.

[@Blackjacknutrition]

Option C if he has the option for a 2022 or above. The monthly payment and higher mpg will make up for the lower expenses on repairs/ maintenance

[@onehappyfarmer3461]

Go with option C, that's a no brainer. I really enjoyed this video along with all of them you put out.

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Appreciate the positive feedback

[@michaelmclachlan4278]

The 19 is heading into 20 plus k a year repairs as well! Maybe keep back 20 k from his sale. Or buy a new truck .

[@Vanilla-jd1ez]

I drove a Volvo for 8 months. Had to do something to the computer every 45 days. I was just a company triver at the time but still hurt my income. I did prefer the Volvos smoother ride and better pull power up hills, but that glitch just ruined the year for me.

[@richardphillips1947]

Option C ! Never Quit just Roll On

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Keep on rollin’!

[@C0mbo2049]

Option C… once your an owner operator you don’t want to go back to a company driver, it’s understandable. In this situation I believe the driver should go with a newer unit.

[@thomashaynes907]

C is the logical choice

[@kckc5383]

Recommend C with 2020 truck

[@breannaspeed3745]

Option C his best and let go of brand loyalty if this next truck starts to require costly maintenance

[@joselopes3825]

Usually I will go for A but market right now dictate C is way to go.

[@museberhe6842]

Buy brand new truck with 5 years extended warranty and start doing high paying runs like east coast runs or fuel runs and get paid percentage .and sell the truck in 4.5 years while it has got a little bit value

[@mountaintopjdog1131]

I would have had the water pump covered under warranty after the first time replacing it. Why is it going through water pumps? Injectors are a big repair and should be good for another 400000. Figure out poor mileage… poss egr plugged. Install apu once getting better mileage. Do oil changes more often with conventional oil every 20000. Change diff oil. Check alignment and put 16ply frt steers on and keep tire pressures maintained. This is all dependant on the fact the tractor has not had the crap kicked out of it through out its life. Then run it for 3 more years once the mileage was in the 7s.

[@jeffkriger1833]

Option C and a thank you letter to ET for actually caring about him as a person.

[@wojnowski01]

A) first, but install an apu/epu because it sounds like truck is paid off. Then C) if he still wants to drive. B) if 2 previous don’t work

[@luiscorrea2909]

Option C sounds like a good option

[@mrcowboypimp]

C! …obviously no 2 units are the same, but at least he would definitely be able to pocket the fuel saving just by adding an APU

[@francesarmstrong7877]

At 3 Yr mark or depending on how hard you run. Mileage, Repairs, Warranty. You either take a chance in keeping the Truck or Opt to get a up grade with good warranties. It's up too you.

[@Teacher784]

C sounds good. With freight prices rising eventually the Owner Operators will start to see the money they deserve, maybe in the next couple years.

[@albertpruitt5630]

Thanks for the knowledge man.Keep making these videos..Option C

[@lobsangtarring2923]

I like the way you said I will pick that option B

[@andrejpavlovets6526]

I'd prefer option C and get a apu unit. By the time he pays for his 2019 truck it'll be the same story he has right now. Just go with a new 1 if he plans to stay in the industry for awhile

[@timavery6550]

C. He gotta get out that truck. Fuel isn't what it was 2yrs ago. I'm driving a 17 international getting 7mpg even tho I'm a company driver they're even trading it in, in the spring

[@oleksii3617]

Definitely option C!

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

👍👍

[@gekogals128]

Based on what you said. 2016 VNL's with a D-13 had reliability issues that were mostly connected with the EGR. From the bills, you have shown I have noted a few things. He has a lot of brake repairs. I recommend making better use of the automatic retarder and giving yourself time to gear down. This will be an issue on any truck. I have noticed he is having radiator issues. Not good. He Can't drive another year with this truck. I suspect his radiator is going and this is a big bill. Of the three I would go with option C. But I would actually recommend he go newer. I would recommend 2021 or 2022. These have the newer turbo compound D-13 which offers better mileage. If he goes with 2019 I would recommend the 455 hp with adaptive gearing. Very reliable and very efficient engine. If I could do my 2019 Volvo again that's the motor I would have gone with. APU is a must. I prefer diesel. I would also recommend a Webasto preheater for those -30days. However, this driver's habits need to be looked at. The high brake repair cost bothers me. This suggests aggressive driving like over breaking, not giving the transmission time to work (another big bill), and aggressive use of the accelerator. A 2016 Volvo with the setup you mentioned should be getting somewhere between 7.5 and 8.0 mpg. Until some of these habits change, he isn't going to fare much better than he is now. His 2016 will likely cost him 50 to 75 thousand in repairs because I think his radiator is going. He definitely needs to get out of that truck. 60,000 is very generous. I would only pay 20,000 for it, too many big repair bills expected on it. BTW the high torque D-11 might be better depending on where he is hauling. Just my thoughts from a fellow Volvo driver.

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Thanks for the feedback Much appreciated

[@jonathanrabbitt]

I think he had a radiator replaced @5:13. BTW; how many of you guys take the time to periodically clean the bugs out of the radiators? This is pretty important, particularly with the EGR engines (the EGR cooling is a significant cooling load). If you're doing high mileage at highway speeds, there is definitely a bunch of bugs accumulating in the radiator. Think about how your windscreen would look if you didn't clean it for a month.

[@gekogals128]

@@jonathanrabbitt That's a point I missed. He may have the radiator replaced. I am not 100% on that. I do know he isn't done paying for this esspically if his intercooler goes

[@mitchellpelaez380]

My suggestion a lot of those repairs could have been done by himself and reduced shop cost and add an apu also have multiple fuel cards I’ve learned each one have different savings and perks

[@dallasedwards1045]

my truck is 2013 paid for repairs yes I have them but in 5 yrs of repairs I've spent a lot less than buying a new truck

[@ahmadlawi1691]

Could you please brother make a video comparing the best top 3 truck brands to choose as a first time owner operator to buy!

[@khalidabed2016]

C withe 2021 VNL 860

[@MegaHusseinhussein]

Option C it is, don't give up

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Yes! Thanks for sharing!

[@alexandergilmour2723]

I would go option C make sense but maybe with a 2020 Volvo truck.

[@arlindkrasniqi3315]

option c for sure. however if he sticks with option a, tell him to just get a small portable generator, that idling sucks. also he i really recommend him using cruise control more. you will never get a better mpg than the cruise control. that's just a fact.

[@PhantomTrueno]

I'd say based on the figures go option c

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Thanks for the comment!

[@azarbashir4429]

Yikes. Thanks for sharing such info. Surely it helps others. As an o/o I'm mighty happy with simple truck that's blast from the past pre-emmisions volvo D12

[@ronhon100]

I believe portion of $26K repair bills are maintenance costs, which will be unavoidable for the newer truck. Estimate $6-8K per year for maintenance from your previous video, I will say $20K straightly for repairs. Will the already spent repair costs last the truck drivable for the next 3 years? Can the OO sell his truck with higher price after repaired? First I could not see the chance to recover the repair costs from selling the truck. If the repairs can last his Volvo longer, it is wise to keep it. Bear in mind he will spend $21.6K annually for the newer truck in his next 3 years. Both 2016 and 2019 Volvo have no difference on fuel consumption, the $12K saving from the newer truck is because of the APU system. There are aftermarket available for $8-12K installed. This is a wise investment because it takes only 1.5 year to recover the APU investment based on the current fuel prices.

[@williamkupa4143]

Option C seems to be the right one if it was me I'd pick option c

[@TheMacronical]

I'm going with Option B. Even with no repairs & fuel savings, driver still is net losing cause of the monthly truck payments. Take the money for the 2016 & run.

[@jmacd8817]

He made nearly $80k for 11 months driving. That is FAR from losing money.

[@TheMacronical]

@@jmacd8817 guess what I meant to say was, driver isn't coming out further ahead.

[@vision626]

If he's not willing to do the PM on the truck that he has, then take option C. Sounds like he did some PM and some unanticipated things came up too. Then again, if the truck is in the shop, he's not making money. He's going to have to be honest with himself with his tolerance for pay now for PM or pay later via truck payments.

[@RustamAkhmedov-r4i]

Thank you! You can't imagine what big and useful work you do

[@jasonvanoss2217]

For useing it otr I’m trading it in on a newer one with app fuel on repair are killing your profit or tuning local as repairs get cheaper and fuel mileage dosnt hurt as much

[@ubear123]

1. A .25¢ discounted fuel surcharge just doesn't do it. Of course, I'm writing this on March 14th, where an imperial gallon of diesel fuel costs a whopping CA$9.55 (4.54609 x $2.10 per litre). Freight rates should be reviewed every 30 - 45 days.Fuel surcharge needs to be directly correlated to the freight rate via percentage, not pennies per litre / gallon. 2. If putting 10¢ per mile aside for maintenance and repairs is budgeted on a new truck under warranty, then budget .20¢ per mile for a truck 3 - 5 years old, at 5 - 10 years make it .40¢ per mile. In my 1st fiscal year, 2017, my 2013 d16 500 VN730 cost me .51¢ per mile in maintenance and repairs. I was lucky to have had savings in the bank to cover the deficit. The last fleet company I'd contracted to had a fuel cap of .47¢ per litre on revenues of $1.28 per mile. Company paid 50% of the plates and IFTA, $65 per hour shop charges for in house repairs, Work Comp 100% reimbursement. Just took the truck off the road from the latest company, where I paid 100% plates, 100% Work Comp and 20% fuel surcharge on $2.31 per mile gross revenue. Just not nearly enough with today's +$2.00 fuel cost per litre. I'm now seeking $3.00 per mile or better for tandem dry van, $3.15 for tri axle vans, $3.75 for tridem flat decks or $4.00 per mile for SuperB decks. And the truck will be sold if I can't get my rate within 3-months. In the meantime, I'm an employee driving tandem dump & pony for $30 per hour, overtime after 9hrs, minimum guarantee of 10 hour shifts.

[@sergiypoltavets8966]

Are you using volvo computer mpg or actually calculating? I purchased a 2019 vnl hauing open flatbed and my computer states I get 7.2mpg (winter northern states). How ever when I do actual calculations at the end of the month it's more like 6.5 mpg. Wich is not any better then my 2014 cascadia. Have you noticed Volvo stating inaccurate mpg or is it just my truck? Thanks

[@NSghostoif5]

Option C But show him stats with cascadia you converted Brian from w900 plus cheaper repairs with cascadia vs volvo. Whats his goal? to work and live for volvo truck? I doubt it

[@janvanrenselaar5998]

I would go for option C but with a but. Not getting him a used truck but a brand new 2022 with that APU. Then he is under full waranty. Maybe a aditional service contract. That maybe looking more expensive on paper,but will prevent him for huge repair bills. But only when he will continue to use that truck for 5 years. My idea that would be the perfect option in the very long run. That man is a lucky man you are dooing this for him and other drivers Ronan. Many managers would,nt do that.

[@obombabeenlaid5101]

And now skyrocketing tires and fuel prices!

[@secretshopper9555]

Option D: sell TRK and work as company drv I make 135,000 as company drv

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

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[@jnx6650]

I say to sell the truck and build his reserves as a company driver and get out of the game in a few years buy some properties that will cash flow instead.

[@michellandry714]

I understand you all the way. I am on lay off acta 30 years sales career. I have dreamt about trucking all my adult life

[@vrmotorsports2033]

C if he can't buy any newer truck like 2021 volvo. If he can buy 2021 or 2022 model then I think it will be the best option in regards of maintenance and fuel efficiency. As he is doing this business for so many years he have the experience to tackle the hurdles so giving up is not the good option for him.

[@MrLineHaul]

2016 Volvo was one of the worst years in my experience, I had a few of them. I usually buy only new trucks. I’ve had a great experience with Cummins X 15 engines in different trucks like Freightliner, Kenworth and Peterbilt. I decided to run only DD 15 in Freightliner Cascadia which I’ve had also very good experience when it comes to reliability and repairs and maintenance, cheap parts . They are more expensive now, but cheaper than Volvo or Paccar Parts. Overall, when it comes to cost of operation I think for Cascadia with DD 15 engine is by far the best for highway used tandem tandem service no more than 80,000 pounds gross weight. If I had only one truck for myself, I would probably buy either a Peterbilt or Kenworth with a Cummins X15 engine. That engine will be available for one more year in 2025 and starting first of January 2026 it will be gone.

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Spoken like a man who knows his trucks! Thanks for sharing!

[@CarlosSouza-wm2sf]

C, he will pay the interest on the finance just with the fuel consumption. No doubt about It.

[@michellandry714]

I definitely want à APU. If I am giving up my apartment. I need a warm oasis

[@angers5717]

Such a great channel, I really appreciate all the informations you guys provide. Do you have a station in the montreal area ?