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Is it safe to say that an owner of a D unit straight truck with contracted drivers (team) and a 60 driver/40 owner split will net around $25,000 per year after expenses? I have heard that with a single driver an owner will be lucky to break even, is that true? Any help would be appreciated.

As a North Bay trucker stops for a red light on Hwy. 11, a blonde >>>>>catches up. She jumps out of her car, runs up to his truck, and knocks >>>>>on the door. >>>>> >>>>>The trucker lowers the window, and she says, "Hi, my name is Heather, >>>>>and you are losing some of your load!" >>>>>...

Is anybody familiar with this truck and can tell me about the quality good or bad? "2005 International 7500 Price: $ 102,500 Miles: New Color: White Engine: HT570 310 Horse Power Trans: 6 speed automatic Sleeper: 84" Condo Box: 22' Van Body AC, Cruise, Tilt, TV/VCR, Microwave, E-Tracking, Air...

Here's another way the government is looking to get money out of our pockets. Just another expense for truckers as well. A Push for No Passports at the Border Posted by: Michael Geller, Producer Created: 9/28/2005 6:15:24 PM Updated: 9/29/2005 12:48:58 AM In 2007 anyone crossing the...

I'm new to all this and need some help. Can somebody tell me the advantage of using a class 8 straight truck over a business class truck other than longevity? Is it true that you make more money with a class 8. Can a tag axle be put on a business class truck? Anybody know of a fleet owner...

The American Trucking Associations is deeply concerned about the impact of diesel price increases on the motor carrier industry and on our national economy. In the face of continuing and dramatic increases in fuel prices, ATA is working to find solutions to this national crisis by ensuring that...

I'm new to expediting and want to be an owner and hire on a team. I found a team that wants to drive for me but I'm having problems finding a specific truck. The team has 12 years experience expediting and they are very specific in what they want in a truck. I can understand that since they put...

Can anyone tell me about the Sterling brand of trucks? I am looking at a Sterling Acterra 960 Express Cruiser straight truck. I'm not familiar at all with Sterling. This one has the Mercedes-Benz MBE900/300HP engine,Allison 6Speed Automatic tranny. Is this a class 8 truck?

I would like to know what are the most popular rear gear ratios used in straight trucks (D units). I'm looking to buy a truck and would like to know what will give me good fuel economy without sacrificing too much power. I know engines and trannys have alot to do with it all too but I can get a...