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A lot of operators think fuel, repairs, or payroll are their biggest silent cost. I think it's insurance, because every year we pay more, fight harder for coverage, and somehow get less protection in return.
The race to the bottom on pricing is killing small operators. I've watched guys underbid jobs by thousands, work for nothing, and then sell their iron six months later. Here's why cheap work is expensive.
Most equipment operators have no idea what their real cost per hour is. They're self-employed with expensive toys, not business owners.