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That is the way I had my Columbia set up for a while. It did work great, but you don't get the full 40,000 unless you spread it 10'...at 8', you get 38,000. My truck, double framed w/24' box and lift axle weighed 24,000 empty. The setup gave me 50,000 legal gross. I could carry 26,000 but not...

As for changing your numbers, I understand that you don't think you did...but you did..at least on the time off equation. You magicly went from 8 months to 6 months by deducting your days off. I also deducted some time off from my numbers, but I did it up front AND those days were not just...

First off, as Dave said, thanks for your service! Now for the rest. You say you definitely are not ready to be an owner operator. Based on your first post, I would agree. You need to do a lot more research. Here is why. You also said that you were looking to by a van. Well, the second you sign...

I saw a different one...looked the same but shorter wb....made me want to price a new asphalt bed....but I didn't....those guys have to get outta bed waaaaay too early! Lol

As for double frame...I would want double frame on that much length between the axles....and 30,000 lb payload. My Columbia expediter was doubled...I loved it.

Your right about the transmission and rear suspension. Honestly I've never dealt with that kind of equipment. I kind of thought it might be a good thing...or at least not a bad thing, for the low mileage, short trips the OP will be running? I honestly don't know though. I still think it would...

You were doing just fine in your other thread until you made a challenge. From that point on...it is game on. I personally think that you are at least doing one thing right (probably several), you are holding out for better rates. You seem to be happy with what you've got going (and probably...

Honestly, I'm just gonna stick with this: http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=3981517 It's a good solid truck that will get the job done and carry your original 30,000#. Obviously, you don't have to have that EXACT truck, but the 20,000# front axle with standard tandems on...

that other poster is me and I can pretty much say "ditto" to everything you just said.

Multi carriers get a bad wrap for many reasons. They are famous for going under and failing to pay o/o's. They are famous for multiple bidding on the same unit. They are famous for running the illegal Penske cubes carrying 5,000 lb loads under the radar. They are famous for dragging the industry...

That's great! Please understand that we all take time off though. I've not even kept up with my time off, but I do know that I started in the first week of March. I also took about 7 weeks off after July 4th. Those were not my only days at home...just the large chunks.

As apposed to what? Never washing your truck again? At least this way maybe its giving you a clue. It was raining last time you had trouble?

Well, I'm not bragging about it. In fact I was some disappointed in my gross for the year. My comment wasn't to be argumentative either. But you did make the statement that you would put your four against anybody's one. I'm just saying that you might wanna think about that, cause I know I can...

I'm sorry...but you'll lose. I worked about the same...actually a little less time... last year, more than likely drove less miles and grossed more....quite a bit more.

Ouchie....same thing?

Agreed...but to clarify.... it must be capable of scaling 30,000 lb of payload as delivered. Also...if the 30,000 lb of payload can be reduced....but the original poster seems to be pretty sure of what he is putting on it. A reminder to be certain doesn't hurt anything though. I just wanted...

Those Arkansas boys are crackin' the whip! :D It's ok Moot, they may be a little rough on ya, but it's all for the better!

This was gonna be my next suggestion. A company I worked for as a toolmaker asked me to takeover their shuttle operations from plant to plant (just a few miles), I put together some numbers and presented them...they about fell over! lol And I was actually giving them a pretty good price for...

A lot of this depends on where your located, what roads you'll using and whether it local work or regional. If your going to be on the interstate system or crossing scales, I would suggest sticking to the bridge laws. The DOT in my area has told the local trucks (dump trucks are what I'm...

Its doable, but your gonna have to get the axles and weight limits right. I had an unconventional 3 axle setup at one time that legally carry close to 26k. A day cab class 7 chasis, with a single drive axle + a lift axle will be just a little shy...I think. If so, you would have two options, you...