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  1. raceman

    Truck Ownership

    They hit the high spots. I will tell you I am running a straight and have spent just over $900 in the last three years on tires. I just bought top of the line GoodYears as steers. You will in know way need $3500 for tires. To tell you a very current figure and this is for everything as I...
  2. raceman

    Misconceptions in truckin

    Roadpig, I agree as well. As for being rich? When I had drivers they thought I was rich because I had trucks. The bottom line is I had loans for trucks. They thought I just set back and counted my money. I am not sure why people think this about anyone who is in business but they do. I have...
  3. raceman

    Truck Ownership

    Decrease your overhead, increase your rate and it will make much better sence. It is very doable and very beneficial but you gotta get out of that box you built your spreadsheet in. Best of luck with your decision. Raceman Dedicated O/O OOIDA 741748
  4. raceman

    ¿Querría cualquiera clases de español libres?

    RE: ¿Querría cualquiera clases de español libre You never mind Raceman Dedicated O/O OOIDA 741748
  5. raceman

    Used tanks from fl? to fl70

    greg334, I went through this awhile back. I started to have round aluminum made at a place in Wisconsin. They were very reasonable. If I can find the number I will send it to you. I found them originally by google looking under aluminum tanks for freightliner. What I ended up doing was going to...
  6. raceman

    Why do you do this?

    Because I am free and can scream dirty words at people who cut me off, don't use turn signals, drive in bad weather without lights and so on. I am alone and nobody knows how dirty my language gets. No clock, no meetings and good money for this much fun. The biggest reason is there is a little...
  7. raceman

    shellrom

    Maybe a shoe? Just kidding. I am interested as well. What or who is it? Raceman Dedicated O/O OOIDA 741748
  8. raceman

    Safety First

    cheri, I got it. Ha I could display the colors some better way I am sure. Raceman Dedicated O/O OOIDA 741748
  9. raceman

    Safety First

    I am going to post this and try to attach a picture. If it turns out I am unable to figure out how to do that, I request that one of the people lurking in the dark delete it due to my ignorance. LoL Last Saturday I was doing some rewiring of my chicken lights as I ready those connections for...
  10. raceman

    Union Update!

    Hey Wagon why don't you post some contact info and those who need someone to think for them can just contact you directly. The 0.59% of us who use this site are not interested and clearly sick of the topic. I am dedicated and have been for getting close to two years to Union plants. I had no...
  11. raceman

    In the Box

    This is a great post and I am glad someone complimented you on being clean and looking good. As most of you know I am a dedicated truck. I pick up the same places everyday and this allows me to see many other trucks. If the companies knew what some of the trucks that represent them look like, I...
  12. raceman

    Union Update!

    I am one of those that RichM may have been speaking for but he said exactly what I would have said. I understand your personal interest here and if you can get anybody to join hands with you, well I wish you the best. I got in this business because I like my freedom and as a person I very much...
  13. raceman

    Tri State Truck Fire

    Last Wednesday or Thursday I was running south on I75 in Cincinnati. Right about the 14 mile marker there was a Tri State tractor trailer burning. It appeared to be a Volvo tractor in fact it may have been a TeaCup. Does anyone know if the driver or drivers were injured? Does anyone know what...
  14. raceman

    Straight Truck Leases Available - Where can I fin

    RE: Straight Truck Leases Available - Where can I Express-1 does that as well.they used to. Give Scott a call at 1800-800-5161 Raceman Dedicated O/O OOIDA 741748
  15. raceman

    Is Everyone sick of people tooting their own horn.

    RE: Is Everyone sick of people tooting their own h Letzrock, you just cracked me up. Thanks. Cwagon, I have not agreed with some of your other posts but I am with you on this one. Folks, people in all walks of life toot all over themselves. This business seems to see alot of that and I think...
  16. raceman

    KNOWING THE FACTS

    I am referring to the need to pay income taxes. Raceman Dedicated O/O OOIDA 741748
  17. raceman

    KNOWING THE FACTS

    Do not forget your quarterly taxes. Your number of .54 may be your truck,fuel,insurance etc. but don't forget the taxes Raceman OTR O/O
  18. raceman

    CDL violation?

    Cant be done. You be sure you tell that other driver dollars to donuts says that other driver is uninsured at this point not to mention all the othe r problems. Raceman OTR O/O
  19. raceman

    Union - Could it work, is it needed?

    Nice topic for discussion sake but please drop me a note if and when you get it organized as that is when I am changing businesses. There is not enough room on here for me to say what I feel and think about this. I also have no desire to hack everyone off nor am I open to other sides ideas on...
  20. raceman

    This site

    Whew! I figured I would get taken off at the knees over this. Glad to know it is not just me. I too use a Sprint Card and it is really gotten so bad I log on and do something else then get to reading later. Anybody know a way to help? Sounds like admuncher is worth a shot. Raceman OTR O/O
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