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    Questions I would like to ask about the exp. busin

    RE: Questions I would like to ask about the exp. b Thanks..... I need to know what I physically have to do when I finally get started.... Crunching the numbers will help me decide what truck level I'll need to focus on to start....and teaming up with a partner that will want to earn money too...
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    Fuel consumption while idling?

    There is a good table on the PROHEAT I.C.E. link on EO home page....it has a calculator built in just for this purpose.... Try that !!!!!!!:+ Tazman (residing in PA)
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    Questions I would like to ask about the exp. busin

    RE: Questions I would like to ask about the exp. b Hi, Let's do some math... 2000 miles/week @ 50 miles/hour average = 40 hours driving 2000 miles/week @.90/mile to the truck = $1800.00 2000 miles/week @ 11 MPG average (181.81 gallons) 181.81 gal x $1.50/gal $272.72...
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    Certification Process

    thanks for the reply... So as I understand...even if I sign on with an O/O as a driver and he has his truck leased to say Panther for example...I would then need to be "qualified with Panther" to drive his truck ???? Is this correct ??? Thanks, Tazman :)
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    Certification Process

    Hi All...Happy Turkey Day. I posted earlier regarding getting started... I'm now understanding that getting "certified" by one or several of the companies is necessary... Is this correct ??? If I decide to drive for an O/O (say one of the ads on the classified) Will I need to be certified by...
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    UD Cabovers

    Hi, I currently sell Isuzu trucks....(hoping to get on the road soon) They are terrific vehicles for local delivery (even a 300+ miles a day)...especially since early next year the smaller N-series will have a new 19,500 GVW unit available with a terrific new engine that puts out 190HP @2600...
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    Considering Jumping In/ Advise would be helpful

    RE: Considering Jumping In/ Advise would be helpfu Thanks for your words of wisdom....;-)
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    Considering Jumping In/ Advise would be helpful

    Hi All, I'm considering getting into the business....I'm 50 years young and in good health ...been driving part-time for a number of years but never got my CDL(I know that was not to smart) (mostly stright trucks under 25999#. Have discussed the situation extensively with my wife and will...
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