Identifying myself.

dieselphreak2K · Apr 22, 2006

Well folks, here's a pic of me and my Freightshaker.(spring ride, bouncy bouncy) If you ever see me out there on the road, feel free to stop by. I'm always up for a good chat. Unless i'm getting my 10 hours back in the bunk. I like having a truck that looks a little diffrent than most. However i'm not sure how much longer I can put up with the small bunk. Sorry about the bad facial expression, it's hard to hold a smile when you are looking into the sun. See you all out there. I'm working on getting my keester into a better ride eventually, if i do I'll post an update.

silverdollar · Apr 22, 2006

I just wondered if Panther issues those nosepicker gloves?:7

dieselphreak2K · Apr 22, 2006

Ha Ha Ha wisea**, no that's kind of a leftover from my days of running the doubles and unhooking every 30 minutes, you just had to have gloves on at all times. Plus the pair I have on were given to me the day my dad sold his peterbilt and similar to the ones I remeber my grandfather wearing in his ford when he still ran the roads. Just an old family tradition I suppose.

cheri1122 · Apr 22, 2006

Hope the gloves help you avoid eating the junk food that adds size to some drivers - cause with that sleeper, you can't afford to gain an ounce, lol.

Great photo, though, thanks for posting it.

dieselphreak2K · Apr 22, 2006

Cheri, skinny is a must with this thing. You cant have alot of stuff aboard either. Sitting for a weekend can make you go batty. My owner is a great guy, and I love the overall setup we have, but this truck is really starting to test my patience. I don't wanna switch owners and end up with a bad deal like a couple of my friends here at Panther have. However, buying a truck with my credit and lack of cash is a death sentence. It's an improvement over the van, but this is his first straight truck, so I know he kind of took a gamble on it, but It's discouraging to see company solos with 70 inch plus bunks that are just starting out, when i stay out 6 weeks at a time, and only take 3 days off in between. I think i'm a good driver, and do everything i can to be the best i can be, but I expect it return.

outwardbound 2 · Apr 22, 2006

i'm sorry to be a newbe with a 70' sleeper but i live in my truck feel free to stop by any time:7

dieselphreak2K · Apr 22, 2006

Well, we are all newbies to some degree, and i more meant that as someone that the owner just hired and hasn't seen how they run and don't know if investing in good equipment for them is going to pay off. Nice ride, my buddy Kerry runs something similar to that. Heard great things about TS as well.

highway star · Apr 22, 2006

Were you in Lansing the other day?

dieselphreak2K · Apr 22, 2006

Yeah, at the Flying J. I was out front with larry and a couple C&M trucks.

LDB · Apr 23, 2006

I'm pretty sure you were going the opposite direction 2 or 3 weeks ago but can't remember where. Your truck looks too familiar so I must have seen you on the highway. I'll be watching for you now. I'm in a darker red KW. I wish I'd thought about them putting gold on the cab and I'd have asked for the gold box decals too.

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highway star · Apr 23, 2006

I apologize for not saying hello. Won't happen again.

Dreamer · Apr 23, 2006

dieselphreak2K

Just looking at that bunk gives me flashbacks to first truck I drove. An 87 Mitsubishi Cabover extended cab. Yep, 24 inch bunk, for a NON 24 inch wide guy..LOL... I feel for ya man, good thing you're a smaller guy!

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dieselphreak2K · Apr 24, 2006

i'm not sure i'd consider 6'4" 240 lbs. to be small.

Dreamer · Apr 24, 2006

>i'm not sure i'd consider 6'4" 240 lbs. to be small.

LOL.. most probably would not! I meant smaller as in width tho!

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dieselphreak2K · Apr 25, 2006

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE !!!!_____________________________

I have been approved for my financing and have purchased my first truck. Here it is.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-K...630751963QQcategoryZ80763QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I ended up negotiating a great deal on it, and will be leasing on with Panther as soon as I get this Freightliner back to detroit and catch a ride to Chi-town to pick up the KW. Wish me luck!!!!

Tennesseahawk · Apr 25, 2006

Great looking ride!!! Hope it's a good one for you!

I take it you're happy running solo for Panther?

dieselphreak2K · Apr 25, 2006

They've been good to me. I drew up a buisness plan, and even with some of my slower weeks, I should still be able to cover payments. I like the support and assistance Panther has given me while getting this idea rolling. BTW, the truck is even nicer when you consider I paid a lot less than the buy it now that he had set.

Dreamer · Apr 25, 2006

dieselphreak2K

Congrats! Nice looking truck, and good price. I hope it works out good for you.The bigger sleeper will be a huge difference for you, night and day.. as they say. it will now be much easier for you to stay out.

Good luck!

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mrgoodtude · Apr 25, 2006

Congratulations Dieselphreak! Looks like a nice truck and a good price. Is there anything better feeling than getting your 1st truck? Keep us updated and may PantherII run your butt off.
Mike and Cyn