Recent content by Twistedsmoke

I have had some experience with Freightliners, Kenworths, and Peterbuilts from a previous job. Mainly Tractors and no straight trucks though. I didn't know if they would handle the same or not. Steering wise the freightliners were great. The peterbuilts couldn't turn worth a ****. All around I...

Thank you rodeehos. I will def research the two. What are the advantages of a class 8, over a class 7?

Thank you A-Team for the well rounded response. Much like you, I would like to increase my income, while seeing the country. I want to get a truck that would be compliant with all states, is "comfortable to live in", and one that would open the options of different freight that I could carry. I...

Hello everyone. I was wanting some opinions on what the best straight truck on the market is? As far as make, options, etc..? Also, what would be some options that would be a "must have" so to speak? Thanks in advance everyone!

Thanks for the advice. I am currently reading up on both of them. Thought I might want to drive a fuel tanker before being introduced to this.

I fully understand that. I think that we both have a good idea of what we want/expect. If all else fails, we could always go solo.

I have actually thought about that before. I worked with a guy that drove for some country singers awhile back. I'm not a big fan of some of those coaches though. I drive some of them now at my current job. Thank you for the advice.

Thanks for the advice. I will certainly look into it.

Hello all. I'm thinking about switching careers, and a buddy of mine is trying to get me to go into expediting. I have no insight or first hand knowledge about anything involved with this line of work. I would appreciate any help and advice that yall could give me, no matter how brutal. I have...