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10/24/2026

“I’m afraid one big repair bill could destroy my business.” We hear it a lot — and it’s a fair fear.

Here’s how we handle it at RUNFOREST:

1️⃣ Split the bill. A repair can be paid in weekly installments through your settlement, so you’re not hit with everything at once.

2️⃣ Our own shop. Forrest Shop in Joliet — 6 bays, 3 mechanics led by Vadym. The Full maintenance plan (22¢/mi) covers normal brake and tire wear there.

3️⃣ Newer trucks. Our fleet runs 2022–2027 model years — fewer surprise breakdowns.
Plans: Basic 17¢/mi, Full 22¢/mi. On both, blowouts and roadside tire repairs are paid by the driver — better to know it now than on the road.

Don’t let one repair bill destroy your business. Know your costs before you sign.
Want the details? Comment SUPPORT or DM us.
📞 April: (312) 261-5601

RUNFOREST — Real numbers. Clear answers.

One $5,000 breakdown. Two very different weeks.On your own: you pay the bill all at once or park the truck. Towing is on...
10/24/2026

One $5,000 breakdown. Two very different weeks.

On your own: you pay the bill all at once or park the truck. Towing is on you, and every week parked is a week without loads.

With RUNFOREST, a mechanical failure that isn’t your fault is covered by your maintenance plan. We tow the truck to the nearest shop and cover it, and your truck rent is prorated while it’s down for a covered repair. The plan costs 17¢ per mile (Basic) or 22¢ per mile (Full) — about $425 or $550 a week at 2,500 miles.

Tires, brakes and fluids aren’t fully covered on either plan. If a repair falls on you, we can split it into 2 to 6 weekly payments with no interest. Case by case — we don’t leave you with nothing.

Same breakdown. Very different week.

RUNFOREST — Real numbers. Clear answers.

Your truck won’t start. You’re hundreds of miles from home. What do you do?Option A: Google “truck repair near me” and h...
10/23/2026

Your truck won’t start. You’re hundreds of miles from home. What do you do?

Option A: Google “truck repair near me” and hope for the best.

Option B: Call the team that knows your truck — and has its own shop at home base.

Forrest Shop in Joliet, IL has 6 bays and 3 mechanics led by Vadym. It exists so you never have to pick Option A. The Full maintenance plan (22¢/mi) covers normal brake and tire wear there. Blowouts and roadside tire repairs are paid by the driver on both plans.

Know who has your back before you sign.

Questions? 📞 Forrest Shop: (815) 242-4664 · April: (312) 261-5601

10/20/2026

One big repair bill can wreck a week — or a whole business. Here’s how we handle it:

1. Split the bill. A repair can be paid in weekly installments through your settlement, so you’re not hit with everything at once.
2. Our own shop. Forrest Shop in Joliet — 6 bays, 3 mechanics led by Vadym, and the Full maintenance plan covers normal brake and tire wear there.
3. Newer trucks. Our fleet runs 2022–2027 model years — fewer surprise breakdowns.

Plans: Basic 17¢/mi, Full 22¢/mi. On both, blowouts and roadside tire repairs are paid by the driver. Know it before you sign.

Want the details? Comment SUPPORT or DM us. 📞 April: (312) 261-5601

“Repairs are too expensive!” We hear it. So here’s exactly what you pay and what you get.Basic — 17¢ per mile. Covers tr...
10/20/2026

“Repairs are too expensive!” We hear it. So here’s exactly what you pay and what you get.

Basic — 17¢ per mile. Covers truck and trailer mechanical failures that aren’t caused by the driver. Brakes, tires, oil changes and PM are on you.

Full — 22¢ per mile. Everything in Basic, plus oil changes, PM and normal brake and tire wear at our Forrest Shop in Joliet.

On both plans, blowouts and roadside tire repairs are paid by the driver. We’d rather you know that now than find out on the road.

At 2,500 miles a week, that’s $425 on Basic or $550 on Full. Fuel, your weekly package and escrow are separate.

Know your costs before you sign. Comment PLANS or NUMBERS, or DM us.
📞 April: (312) 261-5601

RUNFOREST — Real numbers. Clear answers.

10/18/2026

Most lease ads lead with the gross. Here’s the other side — where the money goes, line by line, under our October 2026 lease program.

Off the top, a 15% dispatch fee on each load’s pay — $1,500 on a $10,000 load.
Then the fixed weekly charges. Three are the same on every truck: the 53' re**er trailer at $450, insurance at $525 (liability, physical damage and cargo), and admin at $550 (office, safety and compliance, accounting) — $1,525 a week. On top of it comes the truck rent, which depends on the model and year, from $850 to $1,200, with plates and the 2290 highway use tax included. Together, the fixed weekly total runs from $2,375 to $2,725.

Those are fixed dollars, so their share of the week depends on what the week grosses. On a 2025 Cascadia ($2,550 a week), that’s about 32% of an $8,000 week, 25.5% of a $10,000 week, 21% of $12,000 and 18% of $14,000. Fuel, maintenance and the dispatch fee come on top of that. A strong week spreads fixed costs thin. A slow week doesn’t.

Maintenance is charged per mile.
Basic is 17¢ and covers truck and trailer mechanical failures not caused by the driver; brakes, tires, oil changes and PM stay with the driver.

Full is 22¢ and adds oil changes, PM and normal brake and tire wear, done at Forrest Shop. On both plans, blowouts and every roadside tire repair are paid by the driver.

Fuel and tolls are charged as used, through the company fuel card and toll account. Escrow is $250 a week until $2,500 is held, and it’s settled when the lease ends. Pay is weekly, by direct deposit.

These rates apply to new lease agreements from October 2026, and the signed agreement is final. Read every line — ours included — and ask any carrier to show you theirs the same way.

📩 DM “NUMBERS” and we’ll walk through the rates on the truck you’re considering.
📞 (312) 261-5601 — April

10/17/2026

“Stop paying for insurance. Save your money.” Sounds smart — until you see what one crash can cost.

According to FMCSA crash cost estimates (2023 dollars), the average large-truck crash costs:
– $49,398 with no injuries
– $326,810 with injuries
– $15.2M+ for a fatal crash

These are FMCSA’s estimates of what a crash costs overall — not a bill addressed to one driver. But they show the scale of risk every truck on the road carries.

At RUNFOREST, insurance is $525 a week, the same on every truck. It includes liability, physical damage and cargo.

You can stop paying for insurance. You can’t stop paying for risk.

Want to know exactly what’s covered? Call us.
📞 April: (312) 261-5601

Source: FMCSA Crash Cost Methodology, 2025 (2023 dollars).

RUNFOREST — Real numbers. Clear answers.

Before you sign anything, ask these 3 questions:1. Can you show me a real settlement breakdown, line by line?2. What hap...
10/17/2026

Before you sign anything, ask these 3 questions:

1. Can you show me a real settlement breakdown, line by line?
2. What happens if I need a major repair in month 3?
3. What’s included in my insurance — and why does it cost what it costs?

A lease-to-purchase is a multi-year commitment. You’re allowed to ask hard questions, and you should expect clear answers — not a sales pitch.

If they can’t answer clearly, that tells you something.

At RUNFOREST, we welcome these questions. We answer all three. In writing.

Save this post and take it with you when you compare offers. Want us to walk through yours? Comment TERMS or DM us.

RUNFOREST - Real numbers. Clear answers.

Lower accidents. Fewer claims. Better safety scores. What does that mean for you?Lower insurance costs.Insurers price ri...
10/16/2026

Lower accidents. Fewer claims. Better safety scores. What does that mean for you?

Lower insurance costs.
Insurers price risk. The fewer claims a fleet has, the less risky it is to insure — and that’s what drives what you end up paying. At RUNFOREST, safety isn’t just a badge. It’s part of the math behind your insurance.

Strong safety → lower risk → more affordable insurance.

Next, we’re explaining exactly how this works — with real numbers. Follow along so you don’t miss it.

Save this post. Questions before then? Comment INSURANCE or DM us.
📞 April: (312) 261-5601

RUNFOREST — Real numbers. Clear answers.

10/15/2026

Company driver: no diesel bill, no repair bill, no truck payment. Owner-operator: more responsibility, and the extra profit stays with you. So who has more risk?

Wrong question.

A company driver doesn’t own the truck, and their income depends on the company, the miles and the loads they get. An owner-operator pays for fuel, maintenance and repairs, but builds their own business. Neither path is risk-free. They’re just different risks.

The right question: what risk are you ready to take?

Don’t compare promises. Compare real numbers — then decide.

Stop believing rumors. Understand the risks. Check the numbers.

Want to see which path fits your situation? Comment PATH or DM us. April will walk you through it: 📞 (312) 261-5601

RUNFOREST — Real numbers. Clear answers. The decision is yours.

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