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Last year a tanker rolled over just down the street from that Petro when the driver lost control due to being hit in the face with bottle rockets . When the police arrived there was a crowd climbing all over the tanker and the driver had been dragged out and beaten .

The main problem with Sprinters is finding " authorized " service . Daimler/Chrysler is requiring owners to go to Dodge dealers with inexperienced technicians . Check the archives . A while back I posted the URL for a good Spinter site

This has been discussed in the past . The big issue seems to be insurance and how bobtail insurance would be covered if you emptied from one company and were going to load for another . I have always recommended getting unladen liability rather than bobtail because it covers you when empty...

>Is the Wilco Hess good anywhere, or just at their locations? >I would like to recommend this to our teams > > > > > > >Davekc >owner >21 years >PantherII >EO moderator He said the Wilco Hess is a Visa so it should be good anywhere like any other Visa . One thing to take note of is using...

Just go to OOIDA.com for info and if you decide to join use one of the OOIDA members here as reference when joining . Some EO members have their OOIDA membership number in their signature .

Thanks Tony . I still can't get things back the way they were but clicking "read new "helps

And how do I undo it ? Up until a few days ago all messages appeared in sequence from last posted . Then my new laptop decided to click an option on its own that seems to post topics in alphabetical order . I haven't been able to find how to get back to reading most recent topics . If someone...

>All your Hours driving counts towards your 70 hrs in 8 days. >That's if your driving the 2 hrs. > > >Drive safe > >Dave Mayfield >FEDExCC/Roberts Express O/O Since 3/1/1995 >C1847,C2045,D3397,D5047 Then why on your recap do you only enter hours driving and on duty not driving to figure...

We all know if we log sleeper it must be at least 8 hours plus another 2 sleeper or off duty . This other 2 would count against the daily 14 hour limit . But the 2 doesn't count against the 70 in 8 day limit does it ? If that is the case would it be advantageous to use even more than an...

After starting with my present company I was written up for "speeding " - averaging 68 m.p.h. whilr all the states I drove in during that period had a 70 m.p.h. speed limit . I asked if I could only average 65 m.p.h. in those states what was I permitted to average in states where trucks were...

If you are driving your own truck and are found negligent you can be sued personally as the driver putting your personal assets at risk . Be aware if you form an LLC other states won't recognize it and will require you to file as a foreign LLC .

RE: Any demand for full size pick up trucks for 1- >Here is a forum for hotshot style hauling: > >http://www.hotshotconnect.com/ > >This might be of better assistance to what you are wanting >to do. I checked that site out . It's o.k. but fairly new - not too many members . A better site is...

RE: How many mpg can I get from a DETROIT engine t I run a Freightliner tractor with dual 130 gallon tanks and a Detroit 475 hp and often run over 1200 miles before refueling , have gone 1400 . Why run that far on a tank ? Because as often as possible I fuel in KY where fuel is cheapest or at...

RE: last stages of starting up what more do I need This is another debatable issue but he doesn't need a sleeper . He must log off duty for 10 hours and never log any sleeper time . There is nothing in the regs saying you have to sleep or rest - you must be just completely relieved of all...

Tell you boss to look into employee leasing companies to help get benefits for employees . I worked for 2 small companies that used SkillStaff out of AL . Your boss would have complete control over the employees but for tax purposes you work for the leasing company . It's like leasing a truck...

RE: Getting into this business? Questions and Ans >Answer us this, how do you with a family to support, plan >on: >#1 Plan on purchasing a vehicle in which to do this business >in > >-I have been approved to purchase a truck. I am not looking >to spend more than $30,000. With a Payment...

RE: Not sure if this is the right question here, b I keep an eye on the hotshothauling.com site . More and more contractors are parking their trucks . RV's and boats don't pay enough to compensate for the deadhead you run into and there is always too much fresh meat for the transport companies...

If you get a CDL you'll have to run a log book . DOT will require you to log the hours on your regular job as " On Duty " hours which may not leave you enough available hours to make the runs you'd like to . You'd need a real pecise schedule to comply with the new HOS .

>Don't plan on unloading your Hino at the GM plant in Ft. >Wayne. Sign by the gate reads "NO FOREIGN VEHICLES ALLOWED" Does that include vehicles made in Canada and Mexico ? Where are sprinters manufactured ?

One advantage Hino has that I didn't see mentioned was they have an unlimited mileage warranty . I believe it's for 3 years . I still think they need more service centers to cover OTR trucks adequately .