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I can say without a doubt my class 8 Columbia (S60 360 HP, 10 Speed) gets over 10 MPG on the highway, about the same as my FL70 did, but the difference is the Columbia has some power. -Weave-

RE: Thought you guys might enjoy pics of this pete Sure is a pretty paint job! But it just couldn't BE... a genuine PETERBILT.... that speedo only goes to 80 MPH:7 -Weave-

Good work Pelicn, the first hurdle is done! -Weave-

From having owned two, I can say without a doubt Freightliners are not the best quality truck out there. I wish I could afford to own a KW or Pete, but that has not been the case. On the other end of the string, I don't think Freightliners are the worst either by a long shot. Very average in...

Very good, at least you did well on the hazmat, the hardest one, I'm sure you'll pass combo vehicles on the next try. Remember you have to renew the hazmat endorcement every two years- it is the only CDL test that has to be taken over. The reason is that the hazmat laws change often and they...

I'm sure they are reputable, and would be worth that phone call, but they certainly shouldn't be the only phone call. I don't have a problem at all with fleet owners making a little profit off their drivers, that's fine. It just looks to me this place might be sucking out a little too much and...

I wouldn't worry about that at all. Like you said yourself, it's very common knowledge, and people do it often. I think there was a discussion about Tri-State's new pay plan a short time ago. I'll bet my britches too that FedEx changed some of those less than desireable policies of theirs...

Thanks for the advice on the M11 Mike, just the guy I was looking for. Wasn't sure if you posted to EO anymore, haven't seen you here for a long time.:) -Weave-

I'l tell you, with all the loads I take into and out of the shores of TX, that just about all of the auto parts manufacturing is going to Mexico. You might not have too long a wait, as just about all manufacturing is going to Mexico or China. I was saddened to hear last week when Radio Flyer...

There has been a thing about small fleets who lease trucks to companies that has always been a concern of mine throughout my time in this industry, and I personally don't care for small fleet owners because of this, or companies who lease on too many of one fleet owner's trucks. This DOES happen...

In many states (including NY amazingly) if you lose your job and are on unemployment, the state will pick up the cost of a truck driver training school free to you as "job retraining." Check with your state and if they offer this and you want free CDL training, all you have to do is get...

The three things you had of concern Arky were all the same for me in 1999 there. Those policies are pretty much customary throughout the expedite industry. I just wouldn't expect too many (if any) loads from them that will pay over the $1.07, so that would be a good figure to use for your...

There used to be a guy, Mikecop, who posted on this forum who stretched an Old JB Hunt COE with a 28' box, and it worked out pretty good for him. The M11 doesn't have the "get up and go" of a S60, but as Arky mentioned has a great reliability reputation. The oil leak he mentioned is common on...

Expedite Solutions looks like it might worthwhile opportunity for husband and wife teams looking to break ground in the industry, if they are totally clueless and don't own a calculator. Might want to negotiate a bit more than the 49% of gross if paying for fuel. I checked into the CDL school...

I can say this with all honesty- if your drivers hate underpowered trucks, don't buy a Mack-- unless you hate your drivers:7 There are a lot of CB-trucker jokes about Macks, but I can't think of one that is clean enough to post:o -Weave-

I was with CWN for about a year in 1999. The organization was great, I never once had any problems with them, their dispatch staff was friendly and they kept me moving fairly well at that time for a solo. So what was my "beef?" I don't think I did a single load that paid over $1.07 a mile...

I had a lot of fun with the CDL training school I went to, and met a lot of good fellows there, a couple of which I have ran into out on the road. I did the class A training for tractor/trailer, and the nervousness really went away after the first time out in the truck learning to shift...

They are both good trucks. Macks are durable, but seem to be underpowered for highway trucks. Still a great price for an '01 Vision, and Macks hold their value well. They didn't mention the mileage on the KW, but it too looks like a good deal. I've heard a little whining from KW fanatics...

I loved how it was so serious, and then the burst of laughter at the end:7 -Weave-

RE: Boys.. toys.. etc.(BIKE PIC for WEAVE) Very nice Nighthawk- Hard to find any of the 80's Hondas that still have the original paint and decals. That was a quick bike for it's time, my friend back in high school had a brand new one at that time. Should be a nice rider for the summer! I...