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    Overweight Penalties

    I'm mainly concerned about being taken out of service, I needed to confirm that was a possibility. I found another reference to cumulative violations (3 in 12 months) resulting in suspension. Definitely not worth the risk -- thanks for the help.
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    Overweight Penalties

    Can anyone post a link or other reference listing the penalties for overweight in various states (eastern half of US). I have a 26,000 lb truck that weighs 17K empty, and I'm tired of turning down loads for fear of getting taken out of service, fined, etc. I have found a few ref's on the...
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    New Drivers Seat

    I've tried searching the web and here for info on where to obtain the best price on a new seat. I've got an air ride base, I just want a nice new ergonomic seat to mount on it. Can this be done, or do you have to buy the base too? I guess the only way to get a slightly used one would be at...
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    Non-CDL with air brakes ?

    I just realized something important by reading the definition of a CMV in HotFr8Recruiter's post above. I was under the assumption that a "CMV" meant any commercially tagged vehicle, but that isn't correct. I realize now that a 26,000 lb truck is not a "CMV" under the law, that's where I was...
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    Non-CDL with air brakes ?

    Sorry, next post.
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    where are loads posted

    RE: Common Carrier Authority I'm getting three quotes, best so far is about $4,300 for $750k liability, and $1,100 for $100k cargo. One more to go.
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    where are loads posted

    RE: Common Carrier Authority It's true that in an under-CDL truck like mine I don't have to participate in IRP or IFTA, two of the biggest expenses and headaches of carrying authority, as I understand it. I think I'd also have second thoughts if this were not the case. As for process agents...
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    where are loads posted

    Common Carrier Authority I can say a few words on this, I seem to be a perfect example of what is being discussed. I'm new to expediting, I drove a dedicated run in a company truck for a few years, and was sick of the routine. That's why I don't want to do that kind of driving. Although most...
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    Non-CDL with air brakes ?

    Just today, I bought my first truck, a 26,000GVW Int'l 4700 with air brakes. One salesman told my I would not need a CDL, the other told me I would. I've been driving box trucks for a few years without a CDL and no a/b, but need one or not I plan to get a class C cdl before I get on the road...
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    Freight Charges

    Thanks for the tips and information, I appreciate it. I got the book I ordered and it talks about the importance of cost-per-mile calculations, which will be hard for me to know at first. Having a good idea of that figure will make it possible to decide which loads to accept and how to bid.
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    Freight Charges

    Thanks, that is an easy way to ballpark. What I'd really like to find is a document explaining all the details and definitions of the shipping industry, and to get that, I think you have to get a book on the subject. I ordered "The Successful Truck Owner Operator" by J.W. Lessing, I'm pretty...
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    Freight Charges

    I've spent hours searching the internet for a published rate schedule for ground freight, and found nothing at all. The only way I can think of to find out this information is to make a list of fictitious shipments that I need to make, call my future competitors and BS them into telling me...
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    Insurance

    Yes, I'm not finding any way to stay under $5K, and maybe not even under $6K for $100,000 cargo and $750,000 liability. Compared to those costs, comp/collision is only a tiny fraction of the total cost. Unfortunately I can only use OOIDA for authority, not insurance, since I don't yet have a...
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    Insurance

    I was really hoping someone would say that!! I'm going to check out your recommendations. Being such a major expense, I'm surprised there isn't more on the board about it, if only the quiet sounds of moaning from the pain.
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    Insurance

    I've been lurking for a while and found this board to be very helpful. I have searched for info on this and wasn't able to find answers. I've been driving for about 5 years, hauling auto glass in a small straight truck for a company. I recently decided I want to get my own truck. Lots of co's...
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