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Show Truck Not Used . Losing Machines; The idle truck not only earns no profits, but represents a steady loss. To obtain a maximum return on the investment, a maximum of work must be produced by the truck. Overhead expense, including depreciation, depre-ciation, . interest on Investment, insurance, insur-ance, garage charges, etc., is constant whether the truck bo on the road or in tho repair shop. But when the truck Is working", this overhead expense iaj swelled by drivcr'3 wages, gasoline, oil and tire cost and similar ilonis. It is! obvious that the greater amount' of actual work accomplished, the more I til is cost is dissipated. j |