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Thread: The funny thing is....

  1. 04-01-2008 07:23 AM #1
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    Default The funny thing is....

    ...... nobody did the math.


    A guy ( called himself a O/O ) called the local radio show and stated he just ran a load of 350 + miles for $700 + dollars and after he finished fuleing he only had $138.00 dollars left over. Then the radio guys were all " this poor guy " kind of thing.

    You guys are smart........ tell everyone what is wrong with this story. :wink:
    Find something you like to do, be the best at it you can be, the money will come.
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  2. 04-01-2008 07:31 AM #2
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    How did he have 138.00 left?

    Should have cost him 900. for fuel.


    sorry just a guess,
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    Well 350 miles at 5 miles per gal = 70 gal. ...70 gal @ $4.00/gal = 280.00

    700.00- 280 = 420.00 So this guy is full of BS.

    I tried to call the station and correct the information but I couldn't get thru. :evil:
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    He filled his tanks, no doubt.
    However 350 mile trip would only cost him about $233 in fuel. 350miles/6mpg=58gallonsx$4.00=$233.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Drew10
    He filled his tanks, no doubt.
    However 350 mile trip would only cost him about $233 in fuel. 350miles/6mpg=58gallonsx$4.00=$233.
    Well I just used even numbers and used the LOWEST MPG to prove my point. The guy was full of *****.
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    Ahhh Ridge...I was typing my answer out when you put the anwer up :wink: (Honestly), Only difference I was using 6mpg.
    This isnt "rocket science" people, whats with the radio stations (even that so call O/O) not realizing the error.
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    the numbers work if he's getting 2.5 mpg :shock:

    your right ridge he's full of :dung:
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    Thats big money for half day work (difference in fuel milage)

    @ 5mpg=$280
    @ 6mpg=$233
    diff=$47
    Proof right there that slowing down and saving fuel can make a big difference.

    350miles @65=5.4hrs
    @60=5.8hrs
    diff=30minutes
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    Quote Originally Posted by flood
    the numbers work if he's getting 2.5 mpg :shock:

    your right ridge, he's full of :dung:
    Now thats not nice :P :twisted:
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    Default Re: The funny thing is....

    Quote Originally Posted by Ridge Runner
    ...... nobody did the math.


    A guy ( called himself a O/O ) called the local radio show and stated he just ran a load of 350 + miles for $700 + dollars and after he finished fuleing he only had $138.00 dollars left over. Then the radio guys were all " this poor guy " kind of thing.

    You guys are smart........ tell everyone what is wrong with this story. :wink:
    Well, in all fairness, math has never been a strong point for most O/O's. Most get glossy-eyed when you ask them what their cost per mile is.
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    ok sorry Trukrswyfe he's full of himself
    is that better
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    Default Re: The funny thing is....

    Quote Originally Posted by Ridge Runner
    ...he just ran a load of 350 + miles for $700 + dollars and after he finished fuleing he only had $138.00 dollars left over.
    I don't see how you can call BS. It's possible that's exactly what happened.
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    Quote Originally Posted by flood
    ok sorry Trukrswyfe he's full of himself
    is that better
    Please don't be sorry, Flood

    Actually I was only pointing it out because I like Not nice.. :twisted:

    Carry on....it's all good. :wink:
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  14. 04-01-2008 02:48 PM #14
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    that ant bad, i run 4 of them kind of loads, tuesday evening through friday
    evening, with 31/2 days off.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Trukrswyfe
    I like Not nice.. :twisted:
    i will not say a word :twisted: :twisted:
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    Quote Originally Posted by flood
    Quote Originally Posted by Trukrswyfe
    I like Not nice.. :twisted:
    i will not say a word :twisted: :twisted:
    Scared?

    or Ductape? :wink:

    just playin
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  17. 04-01-2008 04:47 PM #17
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    well your name IS trukrsWYFE
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  18. 04-01-2008 07:16 PM #18
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    Maybe he deadheaded back ! That would make his figures pretty close.
    Nevertheless , he shouldnt complain , after all he is the one that took the load!
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