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I do have to agree on one point with Gambler, and wonder why you came to a Professional Driver website to find the info, when you worked in a hospital. That being said, there are several things that can give a false reading, and it would do all drivers good to be aware of this, so they are...

When I got my CDL permit packet, many moons ago, I received a list of Testing facilities from the DMV, as well as places where I could rent a truck. There was then a couple local companies who trained their own dump truck drivers, etc, and they would allow you to rent their truck, and use their...

LOLOL.. If I had only known before.. would have saved a lot of trouble!! Dreamer :7 :7 :7 :7 :7 :7 :7

Thanks Tony, I was pretty sure it was a good deal, just not familiar enough with Chevy Vans. I've always had Fords and Dodges, but chanced across this one, and took a closer look because of the condition. Now to see what the bank says..lol. Dreamer

Hey Weave, (or anyone else with knowledge!) I'm looking at a van from a local private party and since I am not familiar with Chevy vans, I need your opinion. It's a 1999 Chevrolet 3500(1 ton) Extended 6.5 liter diesel Automatic with Cruise, tilt and air 42,100 miles (original purchaser) Oil...

Yeah, mine went up here in Ohio last time too.. quite a shock when they told me the total. Next time, we get to do the thumbprint and background check to renew Hazmat.. :)

I, for one, will be looking forward to your updates Weave. Those are nice looking trucks, better lines than the new Freightliner M2, in my opinion, and I'll be interested in seeing how he likes it, and how it performs in comparison to the older ones which I have driven, and wasn't impressed...

RE: lease purchase...Well.. ACTUALLY... :-) According to our everpresent editor Jeff Jensen, Try Hours just started such a program. I don't know the payment or anything, but the article says they do still pay for maintenance and repairs. I don't know a lot about Try Hours, but if I were...

You forgot "But you're the only truck in the area!" (Even tho you're sitting by 3 others who didn't want it either.. :7 :7 :7

If everything works out right, I do plan to be at the Expo this year. I've haven't managed to make it before. Kinda like to meet Lawrence, Teacel, Weave, Wild Bill and some of you others that have been on here over the past couple years. Just look for the big guy! LOL :7 :7 :7 :7 :7 :7 :7

As Lawrence said Weave.. Amen! You spelled it out perfectly. There are a lot of ups and downs in this business, and you either want to do it, or you don't... if you don't like one company, find one you like... if you can't find one you like, do something else. I personally chose expediting...

Thanks for your reply ATEAM. But, that's still not the question. I see the time can be split, however, according to the FAQ, the split time can still not exceed 14 consecutive hrs fromt the FIRST time you logged on duty for the day... I quote...(caps added by me to draw attention to the...

According to the HOS FAQ here on EO, the 14 hrs on duty are consecutive. The question was, if a driver takes an hour off for lunch, and his company lets him count it as off duty, does it count against his 14 hrs on duty. The answer was yes, it does since they are consecutive from the FIRST...

RE: I'm BORED (Hey KandS2) Ok.. I'm trippin now. LOL.. what's the odds that we were in the same area, and maybe even talked to the same driver and got two seperate stories.. maybe he just wanted to shine me on...or didn't want one of us to know the truth.. :) :) :) :) :) Anyway.. the one...

Every one I know seems to be running good right now.. seems business has picked up, which is a good thing.. I talked to a Panther van driver this morning, said he didn't know if he'd just been in the right areas, or what, but he'd been running his a** off the past 2 weeks.

Well ATeam, I gotta give you credit, you do sound like you "get it" more than a lot that jump into this business. Sounds like you have a plan and are willing to stick to it. You sound a lot like a guy named Jim that was frequenting another board I go to. :) In answer to your question about...

Excellent post Louixo. You laid it right out there, and hit all the right points. Dreamer

It's hard to get it exactly right in a D Unit, as they don't have the benefit of a sliding tandem like trailors. Also, each truck is going to differ, depending on wheelbase, sleeper weight, etc. It would be hard for ANY carrier to train you specifically on each truck. For instance.... and FL70...

RE: class 8 trucks(Weave and Lil Foot) With those longer wheel bases and steers further out front, those trucks HAVE to ride sweet I'm guessin? (**sigh** and dreamin...LOL) Any tall person like me (6 foot 4) would have to have more headroom in those too.... ya never forget those headshots...

> >If we find ourselves waiting two days in a distant city for >a load and use that time to see the sights, what's wrong >with calling it paid tourism? (Mind if I jump in here? ) :) :) :) Nothing.. .as long as you don't turn down that next run cause you don't wanna leave the museum. :) I...