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I really don't get this. Why is this such a big deal to people. Who cares. Are people so worried that someone might "dislike" one of their posts and they'll get their feelings all hurt?

Ok, good to know. Thanks, moot.

Good advice Pelgrn. Moot, it sounds like a lot of this im just going to have to learn through experience. Ok, one more question and then ill stop bugging you guys. When youre sitting waiting for a load, do you have to be with the QUALCOMM all the time, or does it connect to your cell phone...

What do you mean layover? Like sitting waiting for a load offer?

Speaking of Cohen Brothers, I don't know if you saw their new one 'Hail Caesar', but I would wait for the cheap theater or dvd. I found it to be a little...meh. But hey that's just my opinion. Anywho, thanks for the reply. I was figuring if I sat anywhere for more than a couple days I would...

Yeah that's one of the big reasons for the van. Not having to haul those big bastards around city streets. However, its something ive never done, and wouldn't mind at least trying it.

I definently don't look at it as a vacation. Sitting at a truck stop for a few days waiting on a load isn't my idea of a good time. And I DEFINENTLY wouldn't even dream of dropping 48 grand on something unless I knew exactly what I was doing. Im not one of these idiots who lives above his means...

Damn, some straight up hate coming out there, lol. Turtle has been cool to me the few months ive been here, but his response to the op did seem a bit snippy. So youre saying get expierence in a straight because the load opportunities are more plentiful, then go to a van? I still don't get why...

Oh yeah, Blizzard made the comment. My bad, lol.

Im sure you could find a Chinese restaurant near by. ;)

I see. Youd think the company you run for would be a little more organized that that.

Im confused, if dispatch told you to take a brake, why did they call you 45 minutes later and ask you why you weren't rolling?

Ive lived here my whole life and ive never even been to Tell City. Its the only little 'burgh around here ive never checked out. I was going to go last weekend but she flaked out on me. Dang internet dating. Thanks for the info, guys. I think you've sold me on the straight.

Thanks for the info, Dave. Ill be solo, so I guess it would be a little less than that. I don't have a s/o to team with, and the thought of living in a truck with a stranger for a month at a time sound horrible. Turtle, I guess I didn't take wal-marts and and the surrounding towns into...

750-1000 per week is dang good money, Tdave. At least for me it is. Is that with your own truck or for a fleet owner?

Wow, 14 vans?!? lol, I didn't know it was that bad. I pass the truck stop here in Evansville several times a week and always see about an even number of straights and vans. 3 or 4 a piece usually. Ok, well that's defiantly something to consider.

What about driving a straight for a fleet owner? Goes with what I asked tknight. Could someone park their van and drive a straight for a fleet owner? If you make more in a straight, then you could cover the van payment and still make a little extra, right? I guess that kind of brings another...

What I don't understand is, a majority of the guys who try to sway people away from vans drive vans themselves. If its that bad, why aren't you guys moving up to the straights?

Youre just a sheeple, Turtle. You just believe whatever the government wants you to, you cant think for yourself, blah blah blah. I watch Ancient Aliens, that means im smart. I guarantee you this video is rea.....wait....what?...there is?....oh, nevermind.

The same thing has happened to me with moog ball joints on several occasions. They're supposed to be quality stuff, but I've had horrible luck with them. At the bmv. I'm #188. They're on #150. :(. Fml.