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Sat at home watching tropical storm Beryl dump 5 inches of rain on us.

The plan as of today is to cut the deck extension around the locking mechanism, then cut out that section out, put a hinge on one side and some supports under it. To open the doors I will have to flip a piece of the deck extension out of the way, open the doors and then flip it back down. I'll...

I am having my lift gate installed tomorrow. It has a rear deck extension, but I have swing doors. My locking mechanism is below the height of the deck extension. How do I close and lock my rear doors? Is there a cut out in the extension or does the lock have to be changed? It is being...

I think this will be a long time coming due to the "Public Safety" issues. Trains and planes are capable of operating without anyone at the controls, but public safety prevents that from happening at this time. A lot of people are scared to see an 80,000 pound semi driving down the highway...

Congrats Monty. I'm sure you will do a good job.:cool:

Looks like I am one of the guilty hijackers. Please accept my apology for my actions.

As is said often on this forum. Everyone's goals, needs and wants are different. Being happy is what matters.

I agree with you Guido. I am leased to one carrier and my all miles rate so far this year is $1.58. That's 92% of what lugnut1 posted. I'll let my carrier handle the billing and insurance while I collect the discounts on fuel and purchases and concentrate on running the loads they find for me.

Is $1.72 all miles or loaded?

We have the factory 72" sleeper and a 24 foot, 12 skid box. We have been getting a lot of 12 skid loads at very good rates. Lift gate will be installed next month and we will be looking for a lift axle so we can bump our capacity up to 18,000 pounds.

And I'll bet the CEO's of these large companies get a pay raise before the drivers.

Who is making you train for 6 months before you can go solo?

My local welder and I have already discussed making a bracket for each end of the platform to place a load lock bar all the way across the platform as a full width cart stop.

We decided to go with a new Anthony 2500 pound capacity and a 50 x 80 inch platform. It will be installed by Mickey Truck Bodies in Ocala, FL when we come home for the 4th of July holiday. The price was only $4100 installed, ($1100 more than a used one) and comes with a 2 year warranty.

Good Luck!

Last time we were in Dallas we didn't get a load for 4 days. Had to DH to Tennessee to find some freight.

We have EZ Pass and the Florida Sunpass (because we live in Florida). Anywhere that doesn't take EZ Pass we just pay cash as we are not there that often.

This thought process developed from a conversation I had with another O/O about carriers requiring exclusive use, yet they broker freight out to anyone they please, sometimes passing over there own exclusive use trucks.

Does anyone have any info on how a 1 truck owner operator with his own DOT authority and insurance can become a partner carrier with the large expedite companies? What are the requirements? How long does it take to get paid? Can you factor your freight bills? Pros or cons. I am not asking about...

I hope the good old days for me are still to come.