daycab semi

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  1. jdkart3

    jdkart3 Light Load Member

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    Just wondering how many of you have ever ran a daycab semi running van loads around wisconsin
     
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    Trying to see if its worth doing or opinions
     
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    WHY NOT Light Load Member

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    We used to have one. I wish we still had them since they are lighter and the more grain we haul per trip the better. But, I have heard of taller guys complain about not being able to lean the seat back far enough and stuff like that. I am only 5'9" so it doesn't bother me. The sleeper can be nice if something goes wrong and your stuck waiting somewhere for a few hours just go in in lay down.
     
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    Kyle G. Road Train Member

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    This is what I do and I love it, but I think my job is probably easier than most other day cabbers. I usually do about 55 hours per week. I do all truckload pickup and deliveries. Also my truck is assigned to me, I take it home at night and don't have to slip seat with anyone, which I think is pretty uncommon in a day cab. Oh and I am 6'5" and I fit in it fine. Just as much leg room as i had in the old sleeper truck. Are you looking at a particular company?
     
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    Not sure if i was gonna go and lease on to or run under my own name theres lots of van loads in my area
     
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    TROOPER to TRUCKER Anything Is Possible

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    Well I have been in a few day cabs and none of them were comfortable for me around 6 6." 240
     
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    Ya wouldn't be bad for me im a little guy at 5 11 and 150
     
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    Ever try one of these? Lots of extra room in there.
     
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    TROOPER to TRUCKER Anything Is Possible

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    I do think that would be good