Where is Mike? Where is he going? Don't ask him, he's probably lost.

[Electric Chicken]

Yeah, was picking that load up tomorrow early afternoon and delivering it the next morning.

Now, have to get the starter replaced. Once that is done, very likely no chance of me finding a reload.

I never book a load during repairs, just in case something goes wrong. I would have liked to try to get the starter replaced tonight, but there again, if something goes wrong (bolts breaking, who knows), I miss my delivery appointment in the morning, which I won't risk.

I hear you. That's why I don't want to promise any of these companies I'll start on X date.

 

[Mike]

There are a lot of guys running older, paid off trucks, who fail to to grasp the math you just laid out

I make a point of figuring it each time I have work done.

My extended downtime in 2018 (almost 3 months) and then the inframe this year were two repairs that were really depressing, LOL.

 

[Mike]

How is that hard to grasp?

Because most don't study these kinds of numbers. They will compare the cost of a truck payment strictly to the cost of repairs, and totally leave out the loss in revenue, and potentially the loss of a relationship if you burn a broker too many times with a truck that is failing you.

 

[Electric Chicken]

Because most don't study these kinds of numbers. They will compare the cost of a truck payment strictly to the cost of repairs, and totally leave out the loss in revenue, and potentially the loss of a relationship if you burn a broker too many times with a truck that is failing you.

I guess I underestimate the stupidity sometimes.

 

[Duck]

Because most don't study these kinds of numbers. They will compare the cost of a truck payment strictly to the cost of repairs, and totally leave out the loss in revenue, and potentially the loss of a relationship if you burn a broker too many times with a truck that is failing you.

You lose revenue when your emissions garbage sends you to the shop too. Even if it's under warranty. And will the warranty pay for the wrecker and hotel?

So lost revenue is a moot point if you're only using it for the "new truck with payments vs older truck that will need repairs" debate.

 

[Mike]

You lose revenue when your emissions garbage sends you to the shop too. Even if it's under warranty. And will the warranty pay for the wrecker and hotel?

So lost revenue is a moot point if you're only using it for the "new truck with payments vs older truck that will need repairs" debate.

It all has to be factored in, definitely not overlooking the cost of warranty downtime. That said, that isn't the issue that it used to be. I fully expect a couple bugs to need to be worked out of the truck in the beginning, but other than that, I don't expect to have big emissions problems like I did with the 2015 PACCAR motor.

 

[Electric Chicken]

You lose revenue when your emissions garbage sends you to the shop too. Even if it's under warranty. And will the warranty pay for the wrecker and hotel?

So lost revenue is a moot point if you're only using it for the "new truck with payments vs older truck that will need repairs" debate.

Yeah downtime is downtime no matter the reason. There aren't a whole lot of accessory parts on my old jalopy that I couldn't replace at home.

Local is different though in that you're not even planning a week out. Might lose a day unless it's bigger like an overhaul. If it's just the starter you do as Mike did and finish the load you're on, go home, fix it, then continue on. But the load you're on is never a 3 day affair.

 

[Duck]

Nice to finally meet you @Mike. Wish we could have got that dang truck started for you!

So what did you think of that glow in the dark bright neon green engine paint?

 

[Mike]

So what did you think of that glow in the dark bright neon green engine paint?

 

[Electric Chicken]

0:45 Common Core.

 

[Hammer166]

So what did you think of that glow in the dark bright neon green engine paint?

It made me think of the song Convoy, because:

 

[Electric Chicken]

 

[Duck]

[smacks @Electric Chicken with a fly swatter]

 

[Hammer166]

[smacks @Electric Chicken with a fly swatter],

Yeah pea soup green isn't chartreuse, for sure!

 

[Duck]

Yeah pea soup green isn't chartreuse, for sure!

No, I just felt like smacking him with a fly swatter. No particular reason.

 

[mndriver]

It all has to be factored in, definitely not overlooking the cost of warranty downtime. That said, that isn't the issue that it used to be. I fully expect a couple bugs to need to be worked out of the truck in the beginning, but other than that, I don't expect to have big emissions problems like I did with the 2015 PACCAR motor.

Same reason “hustle” can make you so much more income when you can suddenly find yourself 1/2-2 days ahead of yourself.

And then you get slapped with weeks like this and no matter how much you try to recover...


You’re three days later and $4000 behind revenue.


Yeah, I’ll blame it on @Sinister whining about @Mike not buying him dinner.

 

[mndriver]

No, I just felt like smacking him with a fly swatter. No particular reason.

Try a baseball bat...

 

[Sinister]

It made me think of the song Convoy, because:
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For some reason I always thought Chartreuse was a reddish color.

 

[Duck]

Try a baseball bat...

I don't wanna hurt the guy. Just give him a little "correction" when his jokes fail.

 

[mndriver]

Bullwhip then