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Is anyone running a straight truck under 26000 lbs.?? In NY for commercial driving that requires a class c licence. I could be a 18-20 ft. box and a sleeper. Is there any money to be made this way, or do I really need to go the expense of getting a class B license?

I have been doing my due-diligence now for over 3 years. Have found a couple of trucks that I think will fit the budget, and the need. I know that there are a lot of people bad mouthing Hino for expediting, but I also know that there are several people running these trucks, so..........here...

Whenever I see pictures of inside box floors, they are always nice looking and well polished. I'm wondering if anyone ever uses something like "deck paint" that is used on aircraft carriers? I would think that it would be durable (good enough for the Navy) and that it would be easy to clean...

I keep reading about Tx. Style Sleepers, and understand the concept. This would certainly lower the "cost of entry" into expediting, but I still have questions: 1. If done correctly (DOT Specs) are these accepted by most major expediting carriers? 2. Why don't more people do...

I see all of the posts where people are sitting for days and weeks, or that freight is really slow. At the same time, I see EVERY single carrier on this site desperately looking for more trucks, and drivers. Most are even offering sign on bonuses. I also see some drivers that are running their...

How many of you guys/women are "successful" Solo S/T O/O?? Can it be done?? I know that the team is a better arrangement because of long loads. Also know that solo is limited to 500-600 mile runs, but 5 or 6 of those a week would be 2500-3000 miles, which wouldn't be a bad week, if you could...

Does anyone know about or have experience with FlexLease Financial?? In looking over their website they seem to have a lot of inventory in "Expediter Straight Trucks" My concern is either they wrote a lot of "bad deals" or they have "shafted" a lot of people. They seem to have inventory with...

Continuing my education....... What is the Max acceptable truck age for S/T by most carriers? In recruiting "packets" that I have from several companies and from discussions with several regarding C/V, the answer is 10. Never asked the question regarding S/T. Yes....I could ask each of the...

What is the best box size when looking at a ST?? I see several used with 20'-22' boxes. This tells me one of two things.....either these are the ones that no one wants, or this is what everyone uses. What size box are most people running ST using? Why?? What would the benefit or...

In the continuing saga of my adventure, I'm wondering if it is better to have more weight capacity or more volume capacity? Which gets used most often? Yes I know...with a Sprinter I could have both, but a Sprinter just doesn't fit into the start-up budget. I have opportunity for E350...

I have been considering expediting, and as I go thru the numbers and read daily posts, I'm confused. the numbers work. I used the spread sheet in EO and it makes a lot of sense. I notice people saying that you can't make it unless your retired with a retirement income, or have a spouse at home...