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    A new top poster on EO

    Congrats... I probobly have been on here longer than most with the least post or replies. I guess I would rather read everyone elses two cents....
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    New Guy from PA

    Yeah the buisness itself is tough as a cargo van being that most companys are flooded with them because of the low overhead required to get started. The being the single father is almost a crusher to this career as with this line of wor being so unpredictable. The numbers you want may be...
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    Newbie

    First and formost You might want to read up some of the post in the newbies section. I will agree that the start-up cost is less with a cargo van. Next and very important is being home every other weekend or so. Depending on the money your looking to make as well as where you live that could be...
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    How Old Is Too Old

    Looking to get back in a truck after about 4 yrs on the curb. Do most of your big carriers still folllow the 10yr old truck age limit restrictions? Ive got a few leads on a couple older trucks that are low milage for their age but they are over 10yrs old. I dont want to spend good money on a...
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    Age of equipment

    That wouldnt be bad I live in Lakeland dead between tampa and orlando thanks for the info.. by the way it was 82degrees here today not much like winter but whats new.
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    Age of equipment

    Thanx Weave I really appriciate your advice and know how on the biz. I really want to learn as much as i can before i jump right in. Id like to drive for someone first but people just arnt looking for exped. drivers in Fla unless Ive missed something. Thanx again
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    Age of equipment

    Thanks for your help. I was looking at a 96 top kick w/216 clicks but since its that old and has that dreaded cat engine I think I better back off that one. Id still like to know about freight in Fl..Is it still as bad as its talked about in the archives. Thanxs to EO
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    Age of equipment

    Hi all. Looking to buy a truck within a year or so. I was wondering if certain companies have restrictions on age of equipment.Also I live in central Fla and looking at a 3out 1home system is there any freight moving in and out of Fla. Trying to eliminate deadhead miles. Any help or suggestions...
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