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Most hot shotters have some type of sleeper, why get a 30 foot flat bed behind a day cab when you can get a dually crew cab and pull 40'+??? Sure if that's all you can afford that's one thing, but that day cab is going to get old really quick. If you go the tractor route that would be even...

that is essentially what I'm thinking about- except the space in the box would be no more than 36" deep roughly. However, I would not have a side door in the cargo box, instead I'd build it from the cargo box and set up a bulkhead wall. a side door adds weight, promotes leaks, and also makes the...

That explains it, I rarely listen to radio during the day. Sorry. I do a lot of driving at night. Except when in the bus- then it's anytime, and there again when runnin' the busses I'm often too busy to deal with NPR cause of schedules. Shoot, during the day I'm lucky to be able to listen to any...

Interesting Greg, I would have liked to see that set-up. What got me to thinking of a set-up with a shower is a while back I saw in some trucking magazine- it might have been LandLine. Anyways, this guy was a car hauler, and what he had done was he kept his 60" Flat Top Sleeper, but he dropped...

What I would like to know... is... You say you're a producer for NPR, does that mean you're going to broadcast this show on FM Stations?? That's fine by me if that's the case. Satellite radio has enough stations and enough shows- they don't really need another trucking show on satellite...

3 axle straight truck moving van with "texas style" sleeper... where bunk is built into the cargo box. Would it work? I got 40 feet right? bumper to bumper. KW or International chassis, possibly Freightliner, or Pete? Don't know there yet. This is just an idea and was curious to see what the...

And see, that's what I enjoy- the special requirement and special handling required loads... those are the unique loads, and most of those types of loads "generally" pay a bit more as well. Interesting. 80% is LTL says one, the other says very little LTL. I believe it true, as I recently...

I think you're going to see more sprinters, and some vans. The way fuel prices and regulations are going with semi's, I think that semi tractor work in expediting may shrink some as shippers (as was said earlier) get more savvy in their shipping methods. Straight trucks will probably always have...

I would have to agree that there are a good bit of vanners on here doing the talking... giving an unrealistic view of the industry. I'm not knocking "them", they do know their industry from an expedited freight movement standpoint- and I'm sure they know the hot area's and the not so great...

One more quick tidbit... I think even the feds know that it's not a big enough deal to have a law about- it's common sense that most people prefer the bottom bunk when in transit.

As was said earlier by TeamC... "The thread is about the fact there is no law that says we cannot sleep in the top bunk while going down the road." "To sleep in the top bunk without restraints would be ludicrous as the movement is amplified" While their may be no "Law" stating that you...

Some times this Forums replies seem to steer A Lot towards cargo van related subjects... makes me wonder three things... is it that cargo van drivers are sitting and that's why they're on here? Could it be that cargo vans are just becoming more prevalent in expediting... because of fuel...

Ok, so you're in the top bunk... the driver slams on the brakes!! Where do you go? You're in the top bunk, the driver makes a sudden lane change, where do move? with the high center of gravity a truck has- motion is felt more at the top, and you're at the top in the top bunk. Safety...

Real quick, $25 gets you more than you might think... up to date rule and regulation changes... plus when Exactly (as in particular dates) new laws will take effect for certain states and even certain towns/counties. And Canada is covered as well. So it's more than just representation in...

Ontario... Here's a simpler version for you... Wheels that don't turn, Don't Earn.

Natural highs... Yes, Driving for a living does have it's highs. Here's my thoughts on it... With the trucks, it's shifting in a hurry to get moving in traffic or in the hills. Climbing a steep grade with a full heavy load onboard.. having to work that clutch in unison with the gear shift...

let me try this... he never answered. Hmmm. Interesting. oh well.

There is text missing on my above post? is it a technical issue or do I need to repost? hoping it's just a temporary glitch.

Outside of Breckinridge, CO area, going towards Fairplay, CO... I was driving an 18 wheeler and could not go thru the tunnel (due to snow concerns) and pass was closed for "avalanche reduction". so... had to take backroads to Denver. I took a couple turns that were so tight I saw the back end of...

You can convert one of your straight trucks to a truck with a sleeper for far less than 30k. You can do it for as little as 5k or even less. How many trucks do you have that you would be selling? You said you have 2 trucks you use for a moving co.? Would you sell both together or would you...