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  1. Tobster317

    How much can you make as a Sprinter/ small box truck owner operator?

    Im an O/O with a 22Ft Str8 truck. You are making 40K with no expenses or headache and home, stay at Amazon. IMO. Money in this industry is crazy. I came off my most gross month in 3yrs., only to follow by the next month being my worse gross in 5yrs. You never know out here.
  2. Tobster317

    2016 Volvo D13 EGR Cooler Removal

    It actually wasn’t that bad to take off the surrounding stuff. It was figuring out which way the cooler had to twist out. That took me about an hour. Lol. But I know for next time now.
  3. Tobster317

    The irs and mileage deduction

    IDK. I have a trucking account for all that. To be honest I don’t think I do mileage I think I’m all Itemized on a schedule C but I do know the per dime went up this year.
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    2016 Volvo D13 EGR Cooler Removal

    OK, So after looking all over the Internet I couldn’t find anyone that did not remove the turbo to get the EGR cooler out so I’m here to tell everybody that it is possible I’ve done it and I’ll put some pictures here if anybody wants to know how to do it you’ll have to message me but it’s not as...
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    Signing on to carrier as LLC?

    I know your a lot of main carriers will not take 26K with home made sleepers. But you can find them around especially in Chicago (lol) you will have to call some Mom & Pop company to see if they welcome 26K. You should possibly drive for someone for 6 months. This is not a job/career this is a...
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    Obstacles to just working seasonal? - Sprinter van concierge delivery for snow birds?

    No log, no scale, no HOS, you will need a DOT number because you are charging a fee, interstate commerce, flaw is possibly insurance IDK what you need to carry for vans, you can always cancel insurance anytime.
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    Northeast Region?

    If you drive a sprinter, I know Fed-ex CC does a lot up there got a friend out of Mass. Str8 truck just have to ask around when you see Str8 trucks or when you are at a truck stop up there.
  8. Tobster317

    Where do you guys see that there is truck parking needed? (states/areas)

    You build it, they will come. Plan and Simple.
  9. Tobster317

    2016 hino 358 air dump not working

    Greasy. I’m back. I see you are still working your magic on this site. ill be coming to you with my Volvo D13. I hope you are up for the challenge. Lmao. Hope all is good my friend….
  10. Tobster317

    Any tips for buying first used truck?

    Stay away from 2014. If you have to get a 2015. Even better is 2016 or newer. They are better and they understanding more of the after treatment system of how it works. Trucks are very expensive these days. just make sure you can get some info/background on the truck.
  11. Tobster317

    Looking For Eld's

    I use Big Roads. You use your tablet or phone about a gig of data a month, all for $245 per year. Payable up front. They send you the plug in for the truck.
  12. Tobster317

    Phone reception in WY and NE?

    I have Verizon. The funny thing is, when I’m in certain spots out there. I get no phone service because they do not have an agreement with a local phone/cell tower company. BUT I do get internet because they have an agreement with a local company. Go Figure.
  13. Tobster317

    A metal box

    Northern Tool.
  14. Tobster317

    If your engine dies...

    I do some patchwork. Get it to VA where GreasyShirt takes care of my trunk. I have gone over 400 miles DH just to get it there. Thank God my Hino has been good to me.
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    Just getting started business questions

    You can do an LLC if you want. Don’t know what you own but you don’t really need one. School tuition and licensing fees are tax deductible. If you are signing in we FedEx you will have to purchase insurance either thru them or on your own. Are you guys CDL A or B? Any operational items for the...
  16. Tobster317

    Who besides ThermoKing installs cab heaters?

    Mine is angle at 45 degrees, for the espar. Can you hear the fuel pump, pumping. Or put your hand on it and you will feel it. Possibly a bad pump?
  17. Tobster317

    On the road adventures!

    If you are ever up in Green Bay, take the stadium tour. Also Harley Davidson Museum. Did them both and you can park right on their grounds.
  18. Tobster317

    Who besides ThermoKing installs cab heaters?

    Some of the other APU companies also install cab heaters.
  19. Tobster317

    Solo Straight truck drivers

    Gas is on the right, brake is on the left and steer, Lol. What would you like to know?
  20. Tobster317

    2008 HINO 286 A - EATON ULTRASHIFT ISSUES

    I agree above the wiring harness also gave a cascadia a problem I used to drive. How many miles on the clutch? It mite be time for a new one.
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