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Any recuiter welcome to respond. Does any expedite company have a list of ALREADY qualified drivers that could go to work tomorrow if they only had a truck? I have two D-units waiting now. Maybe two more coming up. These are solo-driver units, based out of Ohio. Owner looking for qualified...

Interesting thread... I enjoyed all the answers. Me, I'm too lazy to work out. But I did have a basketball hoop mounted on e-track on one of the trucks before I sold it. (Removeable) Not only did I get a mild workout while having fun, generally a few other drivers would join in. All I needed...

I need to apologize to Glen & George Both of you gentlemen gave excellent advice. And I certainly have no problem with that. In no way was anything in my post meant towards either of you. You both answered the question fairly, honestly, and gave excellent advice. My hat's off to you...

For mhoy and Tom, thank you for the kind words. For the other replys, I will offer a small reply. In stretching, or altering a truck in any way, there is a certain degree of science involved. (But it doesn't take eleven guys) I start with weighing the truck as is. I want to know the weight...

Chysler paid for my damage Unit damaged by the automatic "truck lock" at dock. It was the kind that raise up from a track and block the tires. Caught my air-tank. Took pictures with my disposable camera. Made dock forman look it over, and document damage. Site mananger can to look also. They...

I will try to be there just tell me how to get there. 9:00? Sounds fine. Toes

Looking to stay 99's or better Like you say...older trucks just aren't worth the investment in the long run. After Jan. 1, I want 99 or newer trucks. Units the buyer can work for a few years. At the same time I'll be stretching a few class 8's to roll out. But even they need to be affordable...

Dave when I started trucking Air conditioning was a rare option. Your "bunk" was a board across the seats. I've seen trucks change in many many ways. Oh yes, they are much nicer today. And mine is decked out...down to the video games. Next thing I want are some electric dollys.

While I agree with all the "extras" When you're done with that, you've added a chunk of change to the price. Realize that the buyer will now have to borrow even more money, moving ever closer to the 20,000 range. When I did my early trucks, each luxury was added as time went by. But everybody...

Moving fuel tanks back would be your cheapest easy fix. I'll agree with Dave there. How much weight are you wishing to dump from the frontend? Given that figure, we may have better suggestions. And what type of tractor is it? Moving weight...ie, fuel tanks, batterys would be very effective. Toes

Rich, I'm finally opening my own truck lot. Buying, building, and selling Expediters. I'll stretch class 8's at a reasonable price. ($6.000/ $6,500 or so, including box.) But primary goal is to find and supply realstic "starter units". Trucks a person can own without breaking the bank. Not...

Just curious, as a rule, what style truck "newbies" are generally looking for. Model years, options and so forth. What is it that makes a truck appeal to you? Toes

Stretching Class 8's Fred, I'm located in Southern Ohio and I can stretch it for you. Including box and new ICC bar. But as they said...do you have a job for a 95 model? Give me a call (740) 645-2121 Darrell Marcum Thurman, Ohio

Where would one go to find a 22 foot freezer body with a underbody freezer unit? New or used...I can find the "top-mount" but won't fit my truck. Thanks, Toes

I'll go with Larry's answer Both of my trucks run 1500 watt inverters. Professionally installed. Plugs installed on both sides of bunk, one in cab area, and one on outside. Sure enough...if you leave the truck set parked for four-five days with inverter on, you've got a dead truck. (You learn...

Freightchaser Sad News My Friend, Sad indeed. Enjoyed meeting you that time in North Carolina. But just because you're out of the truck, don't be a stranger to the boards. Stop in often. You'll always be among friends... Toes

Hello again Arky, When you ask a question, you choose a tough one for sure, don't you? But as asked I'm not sure there is a correct answer. Not enough information given yet. I would think wheelbase is dicated by specfic needs. As you know I just stretched the T-600, and I'll try to work from...

Any chance of someone having an example of a contract I could look at? Looking into stepping up a notch, becoming a small fleet owner. Although I'm looking just at D-units now, I've got to wonder if a single-operator 1-ton cargo van is profitable to the owner and driver. What are some of the...

Tough question, so I'll even accept guess's. While stretching the big truck...How much does an empty box weigh? I can carry a 20 foot cargo box without legenthing the frame. (Just need to add rear frame sections) What box is thought to be the lightest, or best? And why? Looking for barn doors...

Quick question about how to properly stretch a big truck. Here goes... Preparing to stretch two large cars for expediting. Stretching the frame is no problem. (Just get on the end and pull hard, right?) Here's the question...My FL 70 frame extends all the way past the rear tires to the end of...