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>Here we are looking at getting into the business and then we >read this information. Talk about intimidating with making >a major move in careers and lifestyle! > >Someone please put my mind at ease that starting up in this >business is the smart thing to do. I'm tired of the...

Finney, You do need those logs. They are the required proof if you use the per diem deduction. If you do not have a log book showing you were away from home that whole day, they will disallow the deduction. And as of this year, that is $41.00 per day... that adds up REAL quick. I have found...

OK... I've always been a sucker for slick paint and polished aluminum/chrome etc... someone brought this truck to my attention, so of course I had to share it here! :+ I'm sure by now we've all seen those new Class 7 Pickup/Hot Shot style rigs for the ranches, etc... but this one really...

RE: Prayer RE: Legally Approved Holiday Greeting As long as there are tests, there will be prayer in school! [img src="http://lyricaldreams.250free.com/smileys/cheesygrin.jpg"] Dreamer

Sounds like a unique situation, but I see your point now! Good luck, sounds like you found a good spot. Dreamer

Sounds like you have an unusual deal there... most deals that I've heard of pay 60% and the DRIVER pays the fuel. There's the difference in your figures and theres... Seems to me like a fleet owner would not be making much with a van if he paid 60% PLUS fuel. Dreamer

>That is what I am missing; the big screen tv >If I didn't have to haul freight I could add a hot tub and >pool table. >Davekc All that stuff that article said was in there, and you don't have a big TV? That's be my first thing in a truck your size! Dreamer

When we say Class A or B, that is talking about the kind of license required. Tractor Trailors require a Class A license, while Straight Trucks require Class B. The other thing that might be confusing you is a Class 7 or Class 8 truck? (I'm guessing here)... Class 7's are usually medium duty...

Sorry, I also had a family call earlier, and promised to attend a function my brother is going to be a part of at his church. I'll check in when I get back and see if anyone is still on. Hope one of the other mods is availible. Dreamer

X, I think I know what you mean.. what was said to us that made us WANT to take that run... Well, it's all about attitude. Even if it's a bad run, I always liked it if a dispatcher didnt' try to patronize me, or insult my intelligence. Don't give me this "You're the only truck".. "Well, it's...

Groan...... You guys are KILLIN me....[IMG src="http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/crazy/071.gif"] Keep em coming if ya got em! [img src="http://emoticons4u.informationalot.com/cool/049.gif"] Dreamer [img src="http://techhelpers.net/e4u/drink/trink36.gif"]

Sounds very similar to the set up a guy had I met a while back.. only his was one of those hitch mount cargo carriers... sat the generator on it and strapped it down. Sounds like your 'swing a way' mount would be more user friendly tho, and definately quicker to set up! Thanks for sharing your...

I believe many automotive plants have had that rule for some time now.. something to do with the union rules for unloading I believe. Dreamer

One thing I would do, is make a list of the days you "HAVE" to be home.. only you can decide that. That's part of the freedom you have with Expediting instead of regular OTR. Examples: Medical appts, Holidays you refuse to run on, family events such as birthdays, weddings, graduations, etc...

he has had 5 co drivers >over a 6 month period (with me being the 6th). That should >have been the first warning sign, Yep... HUGE RED FLAG!.. we arrived at ATL and parked 48 miles >(south) outside of ATL at a truck stop. I asked him why so >far out when all reccomendations had been to be...

RE: Preacher Yes, you have to go across scales in KY in a van. Dreamer

Lawrence, As Glen said, back at ya! Looks like we're going to have a good Holiday, if all the plans come together. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone here.. I'm thankful too for this site, and the helpful, professional people we have here. We have the elite here.. that's no joke. Be...

RE: Preacher Preacher, The problem here is going to be weight. Even tho you may find one rated under 10,000.. by the time you put all that stuff in, it will be too heavy to haul a normal van load. I know this from experience. My brother bought a new Ford E350, with the attic, 12 ft box, and...