billythekid Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 When will thing's look up more and more money with the fuel prices and 8 truck's! lost another engine in our t800 and just lost a front rear today Fuel prices need to go the hell down! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23443-can-things-ever-look-up-for-me-and-my-dad/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I feel for you - sorry about the hits you are taking - everyone is making less more with more expenses - look at what your dollar will no longer buy you Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23443-can-things-ever-look-up-for-me-and-my-dad/#findComment-103636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 What rear do you need? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23443-can-things-ever-look-up-for-me-and-my-dad/#findComment-103637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
billythekid Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Thier 311 rockwells were proally going to get one from,camarota or if we can fix the problem the power divider is what it is we think it is.And thanks olivetroad i know what you mean isnt it some crap! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23443-can-things-ever-look-up-for-me-and-my-dad/#findComment-103638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I could have helped you if it was Mack. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23443-can-things-ever-look-up-for-me-and-my-dad/#findComment-103641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
billythekid Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 I know! thanks david Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23443-can-things-ever-look-up-for-me-and-my-dad/#findComment-103644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rover Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 We've all been stretched out by this economy Billy.In July of 2008 I came to the realization that my business couldn't sustain the status quo, and if I didn't take drastic measures we wouldn't survive. I took a long ride over the weekend to gather my thoughts, went to the shop on monday morning, fired half of my staff...9 people,closed one division, sold off excess equipment, reviewed my costs and adjusted my pricing structure,and made my situation sustainable. It was difficult and stressful, and still is, but that,s the nature of small business. The answer for me was to simplify to get things under control. I don't know if that's helpful at all but I wish you luck in finding your way. I wish now I'd done it sooner as I'm still digging out of the hole i dug for myself by keeping people and equipment that weren't producing. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23443-can-things-ever-look-up-for-me-and-my-dad/#findComment-103652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 We've all been stretched out by this economy Billy.In July of 2008 I came to the realization that my business couldn't sustain the status quo, and if I didn't take drastic measures we wouldn't survive. I took a long ride over the weekend to gather my thoughts, went to the shop on monday morning, fired half of my staff...9 people,closed one division, sold off excess equipment, reviewed my costs and adjusted my pricing structure,and made my situation sustainable. It was difficult and stressful, and still is, but that,s the nature of small business. The answer for me was to simplify to get things under control. I don't know if that's helpful at all but I wish you luck in finding your way. I wish now I'd done it sooner as I'm still digging out of the hole i dug for myself by keeping people and equipment that weren't producing.Well said. You are to be congratulated for even ever coming to the realization that you needed to make that drastic step to survive. Our government is in worse shape, but it keeps just adding dept instead of shedding it.American males that own their own businesses are the backbone of this country. I know from experience how hard it is to make a decision for your business that may be viewed by others as going backwards. A lot of folks never do it and then never survive. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23443-can-things-ever-look-up-for-me-and-my-dad/#findComment-103676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 diesel is almost 5 bucks a gallon here. gas is 4 bucks a gallon. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23443-can-things-ever-look-up-for-me-and-my-dad/#findComment-103688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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