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It's been really smooth. I set the cruise to 65mph. I've only noticed it edge above 2,000 rpm a couple of times when I was driving the hills south of St Louis, but barely noticed it. I had 2,500lbs going to Dallas and it performed really well. Empty back :(

Sorry in advance if there are other postings but I need some advice before I freeze to death :). I have a single battery and 150amp alternator. 2, 12v cigar slot type power ports. What is everyone doing for heat without idling? I've seen some using generators. Do they get some sort of 30amp...

yep here is the reading from scale.

CORRECTION 3.31 ratio not 3.73

Sorry, my gross weight on scale came in at 5,940 when I had it weighed the other day. GVWR 9,500lbs.

That's correct. High roof extend length. Largest body configuration offered. Single rear wheels as pictured in my profile picture. I just started in this so as I sit here I have 4,678 miles on it. Headed to St Louis from Chicago tonight. So far I've simply been using onboard computer but I am...

3.73 is the axle I have.

Been as high as 21 and as low as 14 depending on load and conditions.

I own a Ford transit 350 T long wheelbase high roof. Ecoboost 6. So far so good. 2500lbs Chicago to Dallas just now and performed great.

Thanks for this Unclebob I'm looking to get to b,c and d but I think the place I'm driving with now gets most their freight from Ohare. I just don't get the feeling their looking as hard out of the area as they are at the airport.

Murray maybe you need a Chicago based guy? :)

Again I appreciate your comments just trying to learn and understand how to be profitable and busy as I'm in this for the long haul. I'm 42 got no time for making poor choices :)

This makes sense. So really the answer to my "next load" needs just really lies with finding the right company to sign on with I guess.

I appreciate you folks I'm learning a lot.

As opposed to sitting or driving empty? Wouldn't that be the lesser of two evils...and I'm not being sarcastic or anything but I'm wondering how often that would apply with ALL the other players involved I can't imagine often?

Sorry lol. I'm learning. So you're a fleet owner, or company owner?

Well now I have to ask, why not? :). Thanks for your comments!

Wrong not run. Lol!

Yeah I worded that run. I'm just looking for the next load. The run a lot of air freight out of O'Hare so it seems that's really most of their focus. I'm trying to sign on with another carrier that doesn't require I be exclusive so I have other options for that next load.

Good point. Which have you had the best experiences with? I like who I'm running with now, they don't require and weekly expenses and I'm averaging $1.15-$1.20 a loaded mile. But small outfit so back hauls have been non-existent so far.