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Mexican Dodge Rams The Mexicans also kept producing the old VW bugs long after they went off the market here also . But see my point ? Don't you think this truck could be poular in the U.S. and is very likely a better truck than the FL ?

There's another post in this forum regarding sleeper legality . Looks to me like you can't have a legal sleeper in a cargo van . Dodge quit making cargo vans when the Sprinter came out . Ford has been the most popular because diesels are more economical that gas engines . Chevy diesels used to...

When you say buying new trucks would have made these repirs under warranty or probably not occuring under warranty I have to wonder how many o/o's keep their trucks running well after the warranty runs out . True , running new trucks would allow you to build up some operating capital before...

I have a crew cab and like Preacher I log off duty and have never been questioned . ( I also have OOIDA decals on the truck . ) I had been curious about the GMC 5500 because it looked good enough to me . Dodge will be making the rear seat of their crew cabs larger with the rear door the same...

Thanks for that info . I didn't see that in my membership packet

Just for your information , I once new someone in the National Guard that managed to get a military tractor trailer license and his state (RI) just gave him a CDL A when he presented that license to them . That was not a good thing ! I worked for the company he ended up driving for and when...

Thanks for that info I have done numerous searches on the web trying to find that info and never found it . Uh oh . My interpetation is that not only crew cabs but cargo vans and cube vans can't possibly meet the standards . Some states such as IA make it a point to enforce these regulations . I...

They are glad to answer any questions but their medical insurance consists of things like dental and eye . They have disability and life but not major medical . Check their website and e-mail questions if you wish .

Expect to be pulled over at the scales quite a bit . For some reason DOT likes to pick on hotshots . I've seen plenty of them pulled over at the scales , especially in TN . They catch a lot of drivers over axle weight or without physical cards . I once knew a driver transporting a triaxle travel...

It sounds like you get a good amount of work where there isn't a need for a pallet jack . For some they are very useful , especially allowing load transfers without hunting for a dock . I once heard of a driver at a scale in IL offering $100 to anyone that would let him use a pallet jack for 10...

Our prayers are with Bill. Who would ever think you'd find a drunk driver out there 11:00 a.m. on a Sunday morning ? It also amazes me the number of truck drivers that are killed or seriously injured because they didn't use their seat belts . We all have to be alert . No matter how well you can...

Finding a used box and sleeper is good advice . But think things out . What will this conversion cost you ? I think if you'll do some checking on prices on expediter trucks and day cabs you may find a day cab is worth more after 5 or 6 years . You won't recover the cost of the conversion and...

The first time I get fuel with my ComData I get a cash advance to avoid charges on future use . Sometimes I direct deposit some of the ComData into my business account . I have a Visa bank card for that and I use that at Flying J's and fuel up in the RV area and pay at the pump . I've also been...

Most states advise getting it 60 days ahead of time . It varies state to state but most won't renew 90 days ahead of time .

Panther II is good but all their ads I've seen recently say " Now currently hiring drivers for fleet owners " . Sounds like there's quite a few trucks sitting idle without drivers or it could be owners are adding to their fleet and need drivers . I don't want to discourage you but in one post...

No , no , no NOT ALL TYPES !!!!! Go to the archives !!! They've ripped off everybody they've dealt with !

You missed it all right . You won't get the Hazmat endorsement until they've finished the background check in a month or so . They should let you have a CDL minus that endorsement right away though .

I read the 20 steps to determine classification in the article on the home page . Three seem questionable . One is that if you work for only one company you are an employee . Another is if you work full time for a company you are an employee and the third is if you are required to submit written...

I think 2 C or D units with teams would be a lot more profitable . I don't see how any solo operation could turn a decent profit for 2 parties .

I see your point . There are plenty of times I'll turn the CB off when the idiots get on there but to me it's worth it to know there's a major backup ahead and I have a chance to pull off in a rest area or truckstop and take a break rather than sit in a 9 or 10 mile parking lot burning up fuel...