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>Can anyone tell me how many miles per week you are running? >This would be for a Class "D" truck. I know that it varies, >but to have a basic idea to complete our business plan would >be appreciated. > >Thanks, > >Kitty Litter and Ms Puss As others have suggested in this thread, the...

I thought about this a bit more overnight. Another point or two if I may. A mechanical device used to raise a truck to dock height should be extra-heavy-duty strong if it will be used to support a significant amount of weight. In determining the weight, don't forget to include any forklifts that...

Debacle is the right word! I hate seeing thousands upon thousands of truckers having to go through this for something that will provide little or no national security benefit. None of the 911 terrorists had pilot licenses, did they? If someone gets it in his head to use a HAZMAT truck to commit...

While it may be possible to create dolly legs or some similar configuration that would lift the truck to dock high, you should also consider the pounds per square inch that will build under the feet of those legs when deployed. The weight of the truck will be distributed over a very small area...

Keep us posted. The first days and weeks in a newbie's life are of great interest to those thinking abut jumping in. What you are going through right now is what they'll be going through soon.

I recently paid a personal visit to OOIDA's HQ near Kansas City with some questions of my own. Even though I walked in unannounced, the people there were very friendly and helpful. In no time, I was seated in a private office with an OOIDA official who was generous with his time and eager to...

RE: Is This Forum For Everyone, Or Just An Elite F The last time the gentleman in question initiated an offline (private e-mail) conversation with me, I later found my private replies broadcast all over EO without my foreknowledge or consent. And the broadcast content was not entirely accurate...

RE: Is This Forum For Everyone, Or Just An Elite F >With these words I ...extend an offer to meet >at MATS. It would be my honor to do so. Why?

Looking for a hand truck or pallet jack? We've done a fair amount of shopping around as we outfit our new truck. Have found no better prices on brand-name merchandise than at www.handtruckstore.com.

Sounds more like trial by ICE! Thanks for sharing. Those first load stories are always fun to read.

>get a two part epoxy sealer and put a beautiful coating on >there that will last for years. Is that what you used on your truck, Glen? What would you suggest for a brand new floor?

>Thanks for the info guys! > >I honestly have to admit the "Roll" Factor is what scares me >the most, if I were to loose a tire at 70mph+. The >advantages do not seam worth it in this particular >aplication. It however would be interesting to see real >world results if someone did run Super...

However, what they seem to forget, or what I may >think, is that they (certain experienced drivers) didn't have the opportunities to (as we >do now) to gain the knowledge from websites/forums as this. >Also, there wasn't the demand for expedite freight when they >began as there is now...

>I know of several trucks that are outfitteed with Air Tabs >and they work. Not a huge gain, 1/4 to 1/2 mpg and keeps the >back of the truck cleaner. Go figure, a product that >actually works, amazing! Glen, Is that fuel economy gain for straight trucks or tractor/trailers? I saw a Tri...

>Maybe I should do an informational interview with you guys >next time your in town. This expediting got into my head >when I talk to a FedEX CC driver at the gas station 2 >months ago. As expediter wannabees, Diane and I conducted a number of informational interviewes with industry...

While I do not question their qualifications in any way, the article authors did not cite their source of information for the list they provided. The list is simillar but also different from one I used to review when I ran other self-employed endeavors in Minnesota and sometimes had employees...

Thank you for your reply, Big Redd. Very interesting to read. Please keep us posted.

A couple months ago, I was sitting at a truck stop lunch counter and figured out that one of the other guys was the driver of a Conway Now Sprinter van parked outside (do they call them B-units at Conway?). I struck up a conversation with him that lead to a van tour eagerly given. It turned out...

The following information applies specifically to Minnesota CDL holders that are already HAZMAT certified, but I share it here to provide an idea of what's coming to drivers in all states. Check your own state to see how the new TSA rules will affect you. I am glad to see that the required...

Bummer! Such surprises are no fun. We'll be licensing our new truck in the very near future. Now renting space in a relative's home as our official tax-legal residence, and having relatives in several states, we had the luxury of looking around a bit before establishing a new residence after...