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Richm, with that comment said, I would say its time for a nice long vaction together or time to change jobs. Good luck Randy

All you need is a class B license but I would recommend you get some experience by driving a local bus or something that requires a class B and air brakes endorsement. After a a little while and you decide you like driving, drive for someone else to see if its for you. You might want to find...

I live in minnesota, not far from the twin cities. From what I am finding out, its slow all over. What company are you talking about? Would appreciate any info you can pass this way. Safe driving Randy

Anyone out there running single and making any money? Am running for a local company and beginning to tick me off so checking to see if its worth concidering. I hate to give up my weekends but got to make the truck payments. Would appriciate your comments or suggestions. Thanks Randy

I used to drive tractor/trailor (O/O) and switched to a straight truck. You might want to drive for someone to see if you will like this. The money is a little different. Alot of it is the same as far as dispatchers, picking up and delivering etc.. Unless you have alot of money, don't buy a new...

Do yourself a favor and drive for someone for at least 6 months. By then you should know if you want to do the job and should have a good idea about costs. If you jump right in as an O/O and it doesn't work out, you could screw up your credit when you lose the truck back to the bank. There are...

looking to see whats everyone is getting these days. Please list type of engine and your miles per gallon. Also checking to see if mine is comparable to anyone else. I have a cat 3126B 8.2 liter and get around 8.6 mpg. I think this is low so trying to compare. Will also give me an idea on my...

Check out OOIDA.com. It stands for owner operator independant drivers association. I would suggest joining them. They have alot of programs you can check out. Doesn't hurt to check around locally too to compare prices. As far as what you need for insurance will depend on your lease requires...

Thanks for the replies. Now I have a little ammo when I talk with frieghtliner. This is unacceptable to me and will fight this one. There is no reason why we should have to suck it up on this. If this was an pickup truck or car, it would be fixed. Time to make frieghtliner do there job (I hope)...

Anyone out there who owns a FL70 that has heater control problems? When I turn to the defrost/floor setting, I still get heat from the dash area. Also have very little floor heat in any setting. Am trying to see how many FL70 owners are having the same problem as me. Had it at the...

There is a place in minnesota that will double frame from front to back to ensure no future problems. Yeah, a little extra weight but worth it. Lat time I checked it was $5000.00 to have it done. Don't know if it was your truck I was quoting on (is it blue?) but it was a nice setup. Thanks for...

Most do but I left class 8 because I got tired of pulling into places that wasn't made for a rig or having to drive 5 miles to turn around because I missed the driveway I needed. I have noticed alot more big companies getting smaller trucks. Also notices alot more regulations being concidered...

If your going to practically live in the truck, you might as well be comfortable. I saw the perfect (my opinion) expiditer truck last fall. It was a century class freightliner. Had a 22 ft box and a single axle. Looks like they put a pusher axle on it to get probably 15000 or more cargo weight...

If you drove tractor/trailor before, you might not be happy with these smaller trucks. I got rid of my 93 freightliner FLD120 and wish I would of stretched it out instead of buying a FL70. The FL70 is not a bad unit but rather small inside. I also miss my 10 speed and my jake. I almost jumped on...

I already looked into the landing gear. To much added weight. I read the requirements for fedexcc and panther II ( when I was concidering them) and both mention safety support legs or load bars rated at 35000 lbs. Take a look at there web site and you will see it. I thought there might be some...

Anyone care to disclose what your making a mile and with what type of vehicle and who your driving for? From reading the posts in this newsgroup, I would have to say I am glad I didn't jump on with fedexcc or any other big company. I am currently with a couier service in town and make 75% of the...

I am looking for load bars for my FL 70. All the places I have talked to in minnesota don't know what I am talking about. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks

I have looked into driving for one of the big companys but decided against it. I got rid of my big rig and got a straight truck so I can be home more often. I drive for a local courier and plan on getting my own authority and stick within a five state area. Living on the road sucks. You might...