Recent content by oldmanrandy

Tennessee, I appreciate the answers. I am here with little experience and so many options and methods and directions to go in. Its nice to have the fire extinguisher but 99% of the time its not needed.Many of the possible options I am weighting will only be needed 5% of the time, but 5% lift...

OK Tennessee, So you think that there are enough loads that require either tandem or tag axle, and because of that then you also need the engine to pull it. So if I have this right you would go with: Straight box 24' 52000# capacity tandem/tag axles 350 hp + Reefer or not lift gate or not...

X06col: he is retiring after 30 years in the business. He has all sorts of trucks and does a variety, but, If he was to start over today, he said, he would go with the smaller straight trucks because of the, "Just in Time", inventory requirements of so many companies in this area. That would be...

Broompilot: also I am not restricting myself to around town. Being out for a week or two to multiple points would be fine. Also my freind says that you don't have to sign on with the big ones. You can contract with them also, UPS, FedX, etc.

Broompilot, you are like several of my freinds and the class 8 was my first idea pulling McClane trailers from Nicholasville, Ky, my neighborhood, untill I became more versed in the business. Then with a steady haul move up from there, branching out. So, I looked into it, only progressive would...

Sorry, didn't make a few things clear. Have been driving for someone else since Nov. Sprinters, straights, and class 8's. I understand the business end of it, since I see the numbers, I used to own my own business, and I see the pay checks I am getting as just a driver. I guess I know what it...

I am new to trucking, on third career, am considering a used tractor to haul trailers hook and drop, however, have found out that a rookie can't just jump in. Insurance,finance etc is tough. So, a friend has advised me to start small with a straight truck and if my customers need it build up...

Been expediting for some one several months now part time. Been in vans and straight trucks less than 26000#. Have my CDL learners and been practicing in D and E class. Once I pass the Class A road test I will be buying my own truck. Single axle straight, less than 26000# means no HOS, but can...

greetings: I am new to this forum and have been reading a lot trying to decide on either OTR or expeditor. Question for Nightcreacher: Is the picture on your reply your rig. As I understand, in the expeditor world this would be a Class E. Are your monthly numbers because you are bigger than...