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I believe he is refering to the bridge sticker in the windshield that is $100.00 When you have this, you don't pay the $5.00 bridge fee. The other is the fast decal. You still pay whether you have the fast decal or not. Davekc

I will add a couple of things that might or might not help. They do make a front air ride on the Arogosy. Probably helps but not sure it would achieve the same ride quality of a conventional. They have or did, a QC unit that can be mounted inside your frieght box. Good option verses a outside...

At the end of the 2004 calendar year my average per revenue mile, with fuel surcharge, was $1.19. With many of the carriers paying $.75, .77, or .80, who's better off? Terry I am not sure with the vans as much, but when looking at load boards and bids, LDB is right on in that freight is...

I personally like the per miles better. Both are ok but the percentage requires more leg work. If paid on percentage, you must see the BOL and surcharges to know if you are getting the correct amount. I wouldn't under any circumstances,"just take the companies word for it" Three years ago we had...

I would go used if adding these to a truck. You seldom would recover the value if buying new and putting them on a used truck. Davekc owner 20 years

For what it is worth dept. Last month we had a truck get dispatched from their home on a load to N.C. picking up in Tampa,FL. They stopped at the Wildwood Pilot in Wildwood, FL on I75 and fueled. A short while later he called and said the truck was starting to run rough and wasn't sure why...

Also, dispatch and contractor relations told me the computer is usually off on its info. So it's better to call in and ask about individual cities. I ask 3 things... how many trucks? how many teams? and how much freight has come out of that area? Usually they'll tell me the freight count for the...

There you go fleet owners. Give these folks a Tajh to camp in while on the road, and look what happens. "The roof is too low, the sleeping area is too small, yada,yada,yada". And they go away, anyway. I still maintain, if you wanna go camping, buy a Winnebago, and leave the trucking to us...

Welcome aboard I have always enjoyed your posts. Davekc

With the overall length at 40 feet, you would be somewhere between 300" and 320" on the wheelbase. Any highway tractor could be stretched to accomadate those dimensions. Additional frame rail may be needed to support the weight of a larger sleeper, and reduce flexing. Additional crossbeams will...

The toilet/shower is a separate unit that sits right behind the cab so it doesn't tilt. The new Argosy has a larger access panel in the front so short of an overhead/overhaul you don't tilt the cab. I'm eventually going to look into if you can order the 110" high roof unit with the sleeper...

My question on this subject is... what is the minimum and maximum they will stretch a frame... does it matter on the truck? was curious mainly in reference to Freightliners. It will depend on many factors. weight ratio,engine and drive train, added accessories, single,tag,pusher,tandems ect...

Sounds like they gave you great service. Their advise is correct. Steer tires depending on the manufacturer and size, should be 100 to 110 lbs. On the rear duals, we run 100 lbs a tire. I am putting that name in my address file. Thanks for the tip on the shop. Davekc

Most of your questions center around how it is geared. Your T300 could achieve 11 to 12 mpg but it would take a low rear end and a 9 or 10 speed to get you there. Class 8 trucks are ok for a single or team operation, but are expensive. Hard to recover the cost unless it is carried for 7 years or...

There is always a fine line between servicing the customer and operating profitably. With fuel and operating costs climbing, and no measurable change in rates, that line is ever so thin. Remember, "businessman first, driver second" Davekc owner 20 years

RE: Former or present O/O leased to All Types Exp I would pursue another company. One cannot afford to run out there without a fuel surcharge. You will go broke in a very short time. Too many decent companies providing 100% surcharge. Davekc owner 20 years

Utilimaster is who they list for the box manufacturer Davekc

You bid your own loads. Some are good and some aren't. Usually better than deadheading anywhere. Panther collects 15 percent of the gross. They handle the paperwork and collection. You run these loads under Panthers authority Davekc

NLM can be tough if you are a solo owner. The way it is set up is that you have to bid or (accept/decline) every load. The board is loaded roughly every hour or so. This must be done whether you have any available trucks or not. In addition, NLM works on a point system. If you miss some of the...

Most of what I have seen on there as far as backhauls, are usually for straight trucks and tractor trailer. Most are LTL loads. Seldom do you see loads that are lighter than 5,000lbs. Davekc