Being an owner-operator, you know how important your truck is and how much you need it to
be reliable; not just today but every day.
You depend on your truck to make your business profitable. Every mile hauling is critical to
your success. But, there are times when breakdowns occur, and the reliability is shot. We
have all had a day where we are rolling down the road one minute, but end up parked
alongside the road broke down the next.
When a car breaks down, it’s usually not that big of an issue, fix the issue alongside the road
or call a tow truck. However, when a semi-truck breaks down, it usually means longer down
time, no income, along with a hefty expense. It’s time to bust out the wallet. Often, this means
breaking into money saved for other bills, fuel, mortgage payments, loan payments, etc. The
money must come from somewhere to get your truck back on the road. Frequent service to
your truck is just as important as delivering loads on time.
Many owner-operators don’t have a backup plan to fund the unexpected expenses and deal
with it later IF it happens. It is not a matter of IF, but WHEN! Breakdowns do happen and will.
So, what do you do to prepare for the WHEN? Be Proactive! Set aside a maintenance fund for
that rainy day. If you have any questions email me at kentosbourne@gmail.com.
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