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Point taken! Safety first...Always

You can do better. You sound like a hard working individual. There are other opportunities in the Chicago area that can make you profitable. If you want to stay in this industry you will have to find a new carrier. I don't know what your obligations are that bring you back to Chi-Town after...

Good comments and observations..except the fact that it is expensive to live and thrive in this industry. The Truckstops that charge are trying to make a buck and when we haul $2.00 a mile freight we are too. The alternatives are Wall-mart parking lots, rest area's the back of stores..you get...

Normal use would be on a tractor/trailer. You can install a air pressure gauge to the rear axle air bag and come up with your own formula for what each psi increment is worth. Try stopping by a open trailer sales lot and see how we did it on a step deck open machinery trailer. The gauge will be...

RE: We've enjoyed reading your take on all this. I started driving in 1973 for my fathers cartage company in Cleveland Ohio. If I thought those were the good old days I must have been nuts. Trucking was tough back then and it still is today. The one saving grace is, boy is the new equipment...

Hi there, one quick question. Why are you wanting cargo insurance? Do you plan on getting your own authority? Your carrier is responsible for cargo insurance as well as liability while under dispatch, including deadhead home. Does this make sense? Your carrier should offer leads on insurance...

Hey, I know the answer to this one! The six month rule is really not valid. It's almost turned into gospel because of rumor. Anytime you buy a single axle truck and add the extra axle you are responsible for the excise tax to be added to the vehicle because you are in essence changing the load...

Great question! I've had pre-paid legal in the past and never had a ticket. Then without it got 2 in 90 days, go figure? What kind of luck do you have and how hard do you push the envelope when you are driving? I've hired attorneys in different cities to defend me, and cost was in the 200.00 to...

Howdy, I forgot one other resouce. Material Handling Company could also hook you up.

Look into New haven Moving and Storage Equipment, they have a web site. You need to carry at least a piece of heavy gauge aluminum for door thresholds or use into elevators, etc. They will ship your plate to your truck dealer or your home, just home delivery a little extra. You should get there...

Congrats on your attitude! That makes the difference between a driver wants to call and one that just might get over looked. No you don't need to suck up, but ask for there guidance. Maybe you need to go to a little more productive area and not stay close to home. The big citys are doing great...

I've never heard of them. Are they a mom and pop expediting company?

The new trend is exactly what you suggested! Class 8 Volvo would be awesome. This vehicle will easily go 1,000,000 miles because non of the components will ever be over taxed. Imagine the weight of the truck being in the 30,000 lb. range and not the typical 80,000lbs. More fun to drive, greater...

I quess I'm not up to speed. What are you trying to achieve? Currently there is a shortage of good equipment. Are you a fleet owner? Are you thinking if unable to sell for what you need, maybe try a driver to make ends meet or maybe sell on a lease purchase? Let me know what we can do.

First off, glad your up and running! On Canada, make sure paperwork is filled out before entering border crossing! Very important, check your book or ask dispatch to make sure of form to use. Do not quess! Second on deadhead, they go by there miles not actual, sorry if this will be a problem...

How about an automatic chain up system that you activate from the warmth of your drivers seat? On Spot and Insta chain both make great systems. Push the rocker switch on the dash and your chained up and able to run up to about 35mph. Push the button again and chains are up and your back on...

I believe any of the BIG companys can make you profitable? Do you go home several times a week or do you go out and run the system and keep moving? This is a commited job and not a part time job. You put in the time and effort and you will be rewarded. If going home is important and to many...

Unfortunately I know people who are lucky to get a year out of there deep cycle batteries. Care and maintenance are critical and overcharging is biggest problem. Don't scrimp on your invertor and test the output of your charger. Good luck and let us know how it works out?

Howdy, the extra axle is the only way out of this jam. The thing I would do if your finances can handle is to take delivery and then add axle to avoid paying excise tax which would add 12% to the purchase price of your truck. Do some price shopping on the axle and make sure you get one with...

Unfortunately you will need to get this problem resolved as most carriers require Canadian clearance as it is to big a market to miss out on. Try contacting potential carriers to see what there current rules are about this. Depending on what his violation was there maybe amnesty? Try calling...