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when you have to make a u turn on a very busy street in a straight truck (which turns into a 3-4 point turn) and your wife is hiding in the sleeper because she is not convinced having the flashers on makes us an emergency vehicle.;)

when things in a truckstop impress you. like- a parking lot that doesn't smell like pee well divided bathroom stalls a great selection of beef jerky and energy drinks

how about if you plan your shower schedule around your fuel stops.:)

how about if you enjoy the challenge of keeping the water running in a rest area sink so you can wash your hair. or if you have gotten used to digital breakup on your t.v. due to trucks passing through the truckstop.

the fact that he came here seeking wise council implies that this is not a "stupid" person or probably not some desperate move("if and when we do this") to fulfill some dream either. i know i kind of knee-jerked when i read the first post.but this one comes across as being the one he should have...

thanks, for the info

have wondered about the certainty of shipper having placards for the load. just thought you could accumulate placards so you would have backups. where did you get placard set for $40? thanks again for posting something we had not thought of.

i think he is talking about greg 334 on here. seems like he has a lot of knowledge on various subjects, you could send him a pm.

thanks for the suggestion about ooida. i will give them a call.

thanks for the replies, it gives me a little more of what to be looking for. if the fleet owners are issuing 1099s' all these years and the drivers are submitting them at tax time ,isn't the irs acknowledging that they are subcontractors?

we just qualified for panther and will coming in around march. straight truck,h/w team driving for fleet owner(don't have f.o yet) i drive strt. local and wife drives for ups part time, and we have had retail business in the past. so i have some understanding of leases and contracts in that...