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Sounds like you passed up your three grand. That is one of the advantages of signing on with a company that lets you obtain your own freight. Much better than extended sitting or excessive deadheads. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

Based on your post I would worry about the company or load selection ahead of the truck. A brand new truck with a full automatic doesn't mean much if you are going broke as you indicated. Good luck...but be careful, you "don't put the cart before the horse" Davekc owner 22 years...

I am no fan of lease purchases as most turn ugly. Hundreds of posts with hundreds of problems. In fact, this is the only positive story on a lease purchase I think I have ever read. So it may be possible to have a successful one, but I like the odds in Vegas much better. Davekc owner 22...

I wouldn't sweat the small stuff. You have alot to contribute, and I wouldn't let that type of decision be governed by only a few. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

He is correct as they will be listed as LTL On other sites they may be listed differently. Some are listed as HS or hot shot. The other common one is partials. Make sure you know the exact dimensions of your truck including door opening and the weight you can carry. Davekc owner 22...

You are trying to qualify as an independent contractor rather than a employee. They can deny you for any reason. They are not obligated to contract your services whether you meet their qualifications or not. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

I agree. I would think it is a poor excuse that someone can't change a light bulb if it easy and can be done in a simple manner. Most dash bulbs are simple push in pullout types that don't require a screwdriver except to remove the front panel. Not likely to short something...and of course, have...

That would be my quess or maybe Alumi-bunk. Not sure on any prices? Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

I think you would be better served that when you contact your prospective new owner, ask him for current and past drivers for references. As a owner myself, that is my best advertisement besides EO of course.:7 Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

12-16 ft. Straight Truck C truck • Capacity: 4,001 lbs. - 9,500 lbs. • Must be dock high. 18-24 ft. Straight Truck D truck • Capacity: 9,501 lbs. - 12,500 lbs. • Door opening: 96"w x 92"h 96"w x 98"h 102"w x 102"h Must be dock high. Davekc owner 22 years...

There are many decent ones as well as bad ones. To narrow your search, I would locate the company that is the best suited for you. At that point you can then locate some recommended owners from within that company. Hope that helps alittle. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

Terry, That is a excellent link for someone starting out. Alot of good questions to ask a prospective carrier. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

Some GM workers topped the $125 an hour rate with the benifits and pension. ========================================== In essentially a global economy, that is a frightening statistic, Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

We use it as well as Lucas fuel treatment. As long as you don't over use it, you will enjoy the benefits. We add it up at every fill up. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

Your right...we don't know the whole story. I don't want to beat up on you, but if your faxed paper work for your truck was sent to the broker, then something went wrong. The first is that what was sent didn't match the load on your truck. That should have been caught at the shipper since you...

I think after all this time, I will keep things as they are. We have never had a problem. Alot of those issues can be addressed when you hire someone. You can usually make some evaluation of basic mechanical skills at that point. But to be fair, changing batteries isn't something that a driver...

I would be curious as to the difference as I know a driver that runs this on his truck for several years. Monitors the outside and the inside of the freight box. It also has a bumper and dash cam. He had 2500 into the whole system. $6,000 sounds to high unless I am missing something. Davekc...

RE: Waiting on Hino I have no experience from them. My picks for dealers that we have bought from are Freightliner of Knoxville, KW of Indy, or KW of Jacksonville. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

RE: Waiting on Hino In response to message #17 I'm not sure you've had a problem with Churneys. How did you arrive at the figure of 10k? And, if they did overcharge you, why did you order the truck ===================================== Good question? If they didn't deliver your truck on the...

Simple thoughts for simple minds. We spent most of our free time chasing each other:P Not a better cure for boredom! Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator :P