Recent content by Gary and Linda

I just read the article on Operating Your Business as a Business, and I have to say that in my opion, there are a few misconceptions in that article. The article states (under variable expences, that "Fuel, tires, maintenance, and meals and lodging are examples of variable costs." and that...

Wheeoo Lea I have to admit, I'm shocked. I didn't think anybody but me thought that way--God knows I'm a redneck--but I'm glad I'm not alone. I've always figured that Unions were for people who couldn't hold a job on their own. Unfortunately, that applies to Owner/Operaters too. If you want...

Hey Leo What do you consider to be a good FSC

If I'd had known life could be so good, I would have searched out and found my Old Lady years ago. I went 25 years between wife #1 and wife #2. If I'd know what I'd been missing, I would have looked harder/sooner. Everybody deserves to find their Soul Mate!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry. But, I'm just a dumb truck driver--what the hell did you just say??????????????

Hey Bob This was one of the best posts I've seen on this, or any other site. This gets you a big "Atta Boy" as far as I'm concerned--very relalistic and down to earth.

BigBusBob--just a quick question. I've been trying to imagine just how you would use 8 straps to tie down one or two pallets. Kinda seems like just a tad of overkill.

Our company, Hot Shot Xpress, out of Calgary, AB does a lot of flat deck expedited. Probably 50% of our freight is deck freight. We use Class 8 trucks with a deck (basically a D unit--either single or tandem) fitted with a receiver hitch to haul a trailer if necessary. The trucks also have...

Hey guys I know it doesn't look real pretty and it really limits what you can see when you're sitting up front, but I found that if you park so the nose of you truck is pointed toward the back of the reefer, its a whole lot quieter. Also if you park this way between two dry vans, you'll...

Hey Leo I've found, over the years, that small power works best for town trucks and big power works best for highway trucks. The reasoning behind this (my opinion)is: 1) town trucks are always using the torque/horsepower curve, so the lower setting saves fuel 2) hwy trucks get best fuel...

Hey people I think that Drluvv and The Gibster have hit the nail on the head!! I've been hauling freight (both OTR and Expediting) for MUCH longer than I want to admit, and I long ago accepted the fact that this is a "feast or famine" business. When the freight is there, HAUL IT!!! Take your...

Linda and I went for our FAST interview today (Friday the 13th!!!). We both went in together, and were out again in about 20 minutes with our cards. Couldn't believe it. We went to the office at the Sweet Grass MT crossing. When they fingerprinted us, they didn't even use ink--just put our...

Hey Leo I just double double checked, and you are 100% correct about the BBOC length. I looked at the wrong one--the 880. Obviously wishfull thinking on my part. Thanks for the correction Gary

As far as the frame rails go, I've see a couple of stretched trucks over the years that were done improperly. They generally had that "deep V" look to them when they failed :-(

I did some more checking on a Volvo 780. Bumper to BOC is 200 inches (16.6 ft) so max box size would be 23 ft.