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  1. brokcanadian

    Welcome September

    Must be a theme today. Went to work, on the way out the 18,500 dollar ring was given back to me and translated she said "I love you but you're a douche, thanks for the memories"
  2. brokcanadian

    Will such set up attract attention of DOT?

    Ok, can't resist. I'm at home and bored with everyone asleep. GMC 4500 chassis GCWR 20,000 lbs (2008 MY). Your dry weight (no fuel oil or fluids) is 9500. Taking as it is written, your trailer weight is 7000 lbs empty so the combo is 16,500 without any fuel, fluids, or freight. Leaving 3500...
  3. brokcanadian

    Will such set up attract attention of DOT?

    Ah, so you've thought it out. Excuse me while I mount an air compressor in my Sprinter and hitch on a dolly and 53' trailer, I know the brakes on the 53' are rated for it. Freight opportunities abound! Actually when I think about it, what's the use of a 5 ton? That combination can carry 5 tons...
  4. brokcanadian

    Buying sprinter vs 10-14k GVWR box truck?

    USED. Have you done this before? I have for 10 years but I started out fairly new...learned a lesson...if you know nothing of mechanics you'll want something in the sweet spot between 2 years old (my guesstimate on max depreciation vs age, at least for Ford Ram Chevy) and the max age of...
  5. brokcanadian

    Will such set up attract attention of DOT?

    If you're asking the question, you haven't looked up the specs for that chassis. Or you are asking why you got a negative reaction... Mostly the negatives are from people who invest a lot of money to be legal. There is no way to make that combination legal. But from a mechanical...
  6. brokcanadian

    Welcome September

    Speaking of, those things have a mind of their own . Short delay while a couple try to round up 4 hogs in the middle of the highway. Theyre liking their freedom Course being up north the friendly folk have all stopped, 3 quarters chasing hogs and the rest directing traffic
  7. brokcanadian

    Welcome September

    A little deadhead in a run up north was worth it. I now know where I want to retire Sunrise over Mazinaw Lake, on to Renfrew area Rocky, forested and beautiful (Sign says rock collecting in the area is dangerous and unlawful, good to know our gov is protecting rocks!)
  8. brokcanadian

    Welcome September

    Wife told me to fix Buick. I didnt fix Buick. Wife took my Sprinter :( Edit: wife figured out cruise control wasn't tilt steering. How much is that arm?
  9. brokcanadian

    Behold the Canada 150 tulip!!

    There's a home hardware near my house...meet you in Elkhart? (But no idea when I'm going out there)
  10. brokcanadian

    Welcome September

    Looks like Detroit area, every day, every 5 miles
  11. brokcanadian

    Welcome September

    Appt done, pre booked for tomorrow...dont feel so bad about the ones I turned down today now
  12. brokcanadian

    Will such set up attract attention of DOT?

    Interferes with his business model, that pesky DOT thing. He's not competing with any of us, so...he asked for an opinion and got it :p
  13. brokcanadian

    Newbies...see brokcanadian disclaimer in Truck Talk

    Inspired by a few ridiculous posts on equipment...to new operators... Research all you can and take things you hear with a grain of salt. Learn all you can about the vehicle you own/insurance and legal requirements before you buy, and get in the habit of performing an inspection before each...
  14. brokcanadian

    brokcanadian disclaimer

    To anybody new viewing threads, like tires, brakes, front-end, etc. If you are new to the business, you may get the wrong idea from some of the things I've posted. If you are not a mechanic, in the interest of safety, go with 2 or 3 opinions at different shops to help make a determination. My...
  15. brokcanadian

    Will such set up attract attention of DOT?

    Buy a cheap straight truck and park it when it gets cold (or head south) I can't imagine you earning anywhere close to good rates no matter how much stuff you cram in there BTW whatever you have for insurance is null and void. Read your policy on commercial, you're not covered - people on here...
  16. brokcanadian

    Welcome September

    Ever get booked and want to cancel the load for another at double money? No room for honor in business...at least I look loyal (and stupid)
  17. brokcanadian

    Welcome September

    Unloaded and bored, but backhaul in place... Nebraska - all trucks over 1 ton stop at weigh stations? Huh? South Dakota... OVM do you scale? Or is GVW sprinter + freight over 8000? Same with Montana Texas - ALL commercial vehicles stop when directed by the sign...how do I know that sign's...
  18. brokcanadian

    2014 Promaster...where is the battery?

    It I member right 3A ac, x10 thru inverter= starter battery flat as a pancake after 10 hours Oh time for a coffee thought that was at me :D
  19. brokcanadian

    Welcome September

    Price of diesel in Canada That's 3.07 US gallon with exchange...right at the border no less, this is "cheap" Think I'll wait 25 miles and fill up for 1.99 Edit : was 1.95 not bad for NY
  20. brokcanadian

    Welcome September

    Woo-hoo same run that I missed yesterday and wife is NOT pokemoning:D
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