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Yeah, tried that. I'm way too unfriendly in person Edit: unless you're a driver...

Dude, what a way to send all the low ballers to ruin the trucking market even more. Regulate vans, and everybody will be buying under 26k straights

I sincerely hope you post maintenance cost on those two. Since you DO post numbers, can I ask why straights? Yes they have more freight opportunity, but myself, I haven't figured out how they earn more than vans...

Yeah if memory serves, you're right I think we had one of those back in the day.

My PLAN would be to buy a ratty old one, cash, and stand a chance even if i had to find a used engine. My emergency fund isn't big enough for a recent truck

Thanks. I've been searching all day, seems like DD/cummins for top, then Cat, then MBE either is awesome (for at least 2 people) or they all explode Trying to figure out how International spoiled the 444/466....saw a 2012 for $5000, electrical issues n no start Which brings to mind: would your...

Thanks FlyingVan. Couldn't remember the engine size Btw, your unit gets the best mpg ive ever heard in a straight...maybe its just driver skill?

I just had a lucid dream - started a trucking business, had the office, a couple of drivers were showing up with Freightliners and doing their pre-trips. I was trying to figure out how to break it to them that they were going to have to teach me how to get loads and run regulated. Time to put...

Probably my diesel advantage is imaginary, but I still have nightmares about my CNG van (basically a gasser with different fuel) walking to Murray's auto parts to get enough to start it in the shipper's parking lot Course it was a dodge, that's part of the problem

That's a bit ambiguous. They pay for gas with HIS cc, and you saw "they pay for gas" I dunno

Ty. Some stuff to google there. Weirdest thing I've come up with in searches is Dr Preload...wheel bearing preload, now there's an obscure idea Still looking for the best mpg platform to start with.

One section actually made my sprinter change lanes by itself o_O

Since I don't have one, hoping for engine brand, size, year and straight box size, chassis, tires gears etc. Mudflaps and visor I wouldn't have thought of :) I used to have a set route of 500 miles per day + travel to / from the route once a week of 400 miles. I got 21 mpg from an E350 (7.3l)...

Dipping my toe in the water. I freely admit I know absolutely nothing about anything larger than a van. After lots of google searches, I find talk of large high torque motors + tall gears and direct drive. But those mpg (just under 12) match what I've heard the smallest straights under 26k are...

Unfortunately that's what my fuel card is good for in USA. So yeah, I do :( (Edit: yes I use gasbuddy + cash most often, but its January. No money) Edit edit: ok I just realized its February

My last load was 500lb and I got just over 20 mpg (not great with a 2.7) It happens during Toronto rush hour, and without fail, I get a call asking my eta lol Floor it - drive thru Toronto on 401 - floor it 5 hours for 200 miles, google said my average speed was just over 40 mph...

Didn't watch it myself, I've talked to a few hot shotters and still can't figure out how they make money. At 11 mpg just buy a damn truck instead of a pickup But the fact remains, the newbies forum is always the same questions. Nobody talks about numbers, and I could never understand why. Over...

I used to slag an average of 1500# of turbine blades on and off my van every weekday. Others would show up and demand to be loaded. Funny enough, they'd ask for me to pick up lol Translated to guaranteed all miles income for 9 years. But if I showed up and there wasn't freight: full pay is what...

I just want to know. How do the customers get away without paying detention? Does the contract mean nothing? (Not that it solves the drivers lost time and revenue but it beats a kick in the ass)

New van, agree 100% If you only have 1 van...at least for me, it's worth having almost 14' for the 1 or 2 loads a month that need it. Not only does it get me offers quicker when home, it's easier to find a backhaul when something is available that all the shorter vans can't take. (For...