Joey Mack Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 I had parked my truck for the last few weeks, and some of the new calls I received, I turned down, because I cant dispatch at $50/hr and less. I seem to attract cheap ass people lately. I did call some of my really good customers, and was able to book 3 jobs to start next week. I will have to do these jobs at $60/hr, but they are good customers and I will go ahead and do the work.. My wife has been on my a$$ because I havent dispatched in almost 3 weeks. I had some work in my shop that was paying the bills, but it is not enough for her, unfortunatley.. I think I need to stop now, Im hijacking this thread.. jojo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 In all seriousness, how many hours/week are you working for them? They know what the dealers charge. You're no where near the dealer rates. If your work is good then they're going to have to figure out how to factor your price increase into their cost structure. We're all in the same boat. Cement went up $10/ton in January, it's about to go up another $12/ton. That's not including the $3+/ton it's gone up on freight cost this year alone. Your groceries are going up too. Work to live, don't live to work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Joey Mack,what are you doing for 60.00 an hour.Up here in se pa 60.00 an hour gets your grass cut.Triaxle dump trucks are only at most 90.00 an hour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 I do All wheel end work, air systems, injection pump replacements, Ive done synchros in eatons, I have built 4 engines 'on-the road', I just replaced bolsters and torque arms on a Pete 357 with Hendrickson haulmaxx, Air compressors, and so on... I do very little oil changes and grease jobs (Alone). Electrical, turbos, C.A.C.'s, radiators.. A/C... anyway, theres more... jojo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 (edited) The owner of the Pete ha 1 KW and 2 Macks, a CV and a GU.. I have recently pulled all 4 Mack rears, 2 to re-seal, and 2 to get rebuilt, one of them exploded, so the axle housing had to be cleaned thoroughly, and one had a blown axle, same deal.. I did all of this at thier house. The KW was brought here to my house and I did all four kings pins for the lift axles, plus some smaller repairs, I turned that truck around in 2 days, and only charged $805.00 labor, I would like to think that I offer a lot of services... jojo Edited June 5, 2022 by Joey Mack incorrect info 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Geeze Joey, I'd give ya 5K to come put my engine in and I'd pay for the motel for the week 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 I dont know if my 20 year old service truck could make the trip 65 mph top speed... I would love to do it.. of course I could load my van with the essential tools and come do it.. jojo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 I have tools. I want motor and transmission out at once. New clutch and all...new harness, compressor damper on front. It's 50 hours minimum if it was at a dealer , so I figure around four regular days if I have everything here as far as parts. Then there's always the thing or ten that don't make it through the swap (lol) Very hard to get any labor here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 oh shit joey,,,i didnt realize you were slow sorry wish you the best...bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Hell I would jump on a greyhound Babba,,,,,, Go for it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Joey,you remind me of a friend.He worked for the cat dealer for say 20 years,then went to work in one of the mines in ne pa now he’s out on his own. Only chargers 85 an hour should be 110-125. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 fuel is currently at $6.30 per gallon. asphalt has gone from $55 per ton when bidet came in office to $98 per ton. we raised triaxle hourly rate two months from $90 per hour to $115, and tomorrow it i going to $120 per hour. Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 I am in touch with Mark... I want to get it done for him... Hell I used to drive his area years ago,,, kind of a blast from my past... jojo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 I know i'm robbing this thread, but i'm talking to Mark T right now... I remember when I-380 was pretty much nothing but 'Jersey barrier's' for miles and miles... and me being a new driver,, I 'White knuckled' that ride a few times... and ran it at night soooo many time's.. looking back, I'm glad I was in a cabover, so i could see ahead of me... I never needed the short pull off's, but alway's wondered how I would slow my rig enough to get into one if I needed it... sorry moderator's... I didn't want to start a new topic.. jojo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tjc transport Posted June 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2022 come on now JoJo, when was the last time you saw a thread that did not run off the rails and out into left field before the end of the second page?? 3 1 1 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Ohhh I don't know.... daily ...... If I go to see Mark, How far away are you? I wouldnt mind meeting you too... jojo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted June 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2022 21 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: I know i'm robbing this thread, but i'm talking to Mark T right now... I remember when I-380 was pretty much nothing but 'Jersey barrier's' for miles and miles... and me being a new driver,, I 'White knuckled' that ride a few times... and ran it at night soooo many time's.. looking back, I'm glad I was in a cabover, so i could see ahead of me... I never needed the short pull off's, but alway's wondered how I would slow my rig enough to get into one if I needed it... sorry moderator's... I didn't want to start a new topic.. jojo Nobody cares everybody likes you and you are welcome to do what you want with any tread bob 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 i am 8 1/2 hours from you without traffic. zip code 08879 and about 2 1/2 hours from Mark. Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, tjc transport said: fuel is currently at $6.30 per gallon. asphalt has gone from $55 per ton when bidet came in office to $98 per ton. we raised triaxle hourly rate two months from $90 per hour to $115, and tomorrow it i going to $120 per hour. Same thing happened When that last worthless trash had 8 years to run us out of money and of course we just have to sit back and take it because of course we’re not allowed to throw any white boy tantrums without doing time right?????? (IDIOTS) Edited June 5, 2022 by mowerman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 nice.. I hope I make a worcation out of this trip.. jojo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tjc transport Posted June 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2022 Just now, mowerman said: Nobody cares everybody likes you and you are welcome to do what you want with any tread bob not WHAT HE WANTS Bob. he still needs to get moderator approval to disrespect disrespectful users. good thing he is on good terms with the moderators...................for now. 😁 2 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 oh hell.. now what?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted June 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2022 Look at you here now you give him a guilty conscience 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 mehh. nothing a case of cold ones and a bottle of #27 double barrel Gold Label Jack will not take care of. i may be easy, but i sure as hell aint cheap!! 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 12 hours ago, tjc transport said: yup they will be back soon enough willing to pay your higher rate once they see what others are charging not a matter of them paying a higher rate , customers will be paying a little bit more but getting alot more from jojo then paying a dealership and getting a less knowledgeable personal at a higher rate.. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.