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I agree - but it keeps life interesting! And I can get good deals on slightly used vans from failed expediters ;)

That's what I thought. Apparently there are "tiers" of freight to access, newer equipment gives you access to more...trying to verify this info

So my position on newer vehicles is well known, I can fix anything myself and find it unessessary. This will be useful to newbies as well. I'm doing some side work and they're trying to tell me that you can get more business off the load boards with newer equipment. I read that as the business...

Random $4000 medical bills, I have 20 bucks until the next pay. Life is not boring It's great to have 6 months ahead but if you had 8000 I would not hesitate Cargo vans have a smaller risk exposure

I have 20 bucks in my pocket. You seem to be in the middle

Sooo...my cheating heart has landed me in Alexis rd pilot, magnetic stickers stowed...indiana was still flat... Backhaul imminent...

Must be a theme today. Went to work, on the way out the 18,500 dollar ring was given back to me and translated she said "I love you but you're a douche, thanks for the memories"

Ok, can't resist. I'm at home and bored with everyone asleep. GMC 4500 chassis GCWR 20,000 lbs (2008 MY). Your dry weight (no fuel oil or fluids) is 9500. Taking as it is written, your trailer weight is 7000 lbs empty so the combo is 16,500 without any fuel, fluids, or freight. Leaving 3500...

Ah, so you've thought it out. Excuse me while I mount an air compressor in my Sprinter and hitch on a dolly and 53' trailer, I know the brakes on the 53' are rated for it. Freight opportunities abound! Actually when I think about it, what's the use of a 5 ton? That combination can carry 5 tons...

USED. Have you done this before? I have for 10 years but I started out fairly new...learned a lesson...if you know nothing of mechanics you'll want something in the sweet spot between 2 years old (my guesstimate on max depreciation vs age, at least for Ford Ram Chevy) and the max age of...

If you're asking the question, you haven't looked up the specs for that chassis. Or you are asking why you got a negative reaction... Mostly the negatives are from people who invest a lot of money to be legal. There is no way to make that combination legal. But from a mechanical...

Speaking of, those things have a mind of their own . Short delay while a couple try to round up 4 hogs in the middle of the highway. Theyre liking their freedom Course being up north the friendly folk have all stopped, 3 quarters chasing hogs and the rest directing traffic

A little deadhead in a run up north was worth it. I now know where I want to retire Sunrise over Mazinaw Lake, on to Renfrew area Rocky, forested and beautiful (Sign says rock collecting in the area is dangerous and unlawful, good to know our gov is protecting rocks!)

Wife told me to fix Buick. I didnt fix Buick. Wife took my Sprinter :( Edit: wife figured out cruise control wasn't tilt steering. How much is that arm?

There's a home hardware near my house...meet you in Elkhart? (But no idea when I'm going out there)

Looks like Detroit area, every day, every 5 miles

Appt done, pre booked for tomorrow...dont feel so bad about the ones I turned down today now

Interferes with his business model, that pesky DOT thing. He's not competing with any of us, so...he asked for an opinion and got it :p

Inspired by a few ridiculous posts on equipment...to new operators... Research all you can and take things you hear with a grain of salt. Learn all you can about the vehicle you own/insurance and legal requirements before you buy, and get in the habit of performing an inspection before each...

To anybody new viewing threads, like tires, brakes, front-end, etc. If you are new to the business, you may get the wrong idea from some of the things I've posted. If you are not a mechanic, in the interest of safety, go with 2 or 3 opinions at different shops to help make a determination. My...