The journey begins - purchased a truck.

25,500 for Blackie and securement ? What's Blackie tare at ?

 

Wires aren’t much of an issue up to 14’6”

I’ve run plenty at 15’6” and not had any issues, trees are the biggest thing with height.

 

[QUOTE="blairandgretchen, post: 10873767, member:
Unfortunately, the trend on here tends towards discredit and disbelief. But believe you me - with the right position and attitude, all things are possible.

Keep helping those that are willing to be helped folks![/QUOTE]
As usual you have hit the nail clearly on the head. Successful people such as yourself see new and more difficult tasks as an opportunity to thrive. This allows for your further distance ahead of the pack mentality of mediocrity.

I really like your new fenders, but I am occasionally drawn towards shiny objects.

 

Kinda like the whole lease purchase thingy.......it can't be done.
I always tell people the same thing......
Get up early, work hard, be honest, and do your very best, and you will likely be successful.
It's really not that complicated.
Good on ya, Blair.

 

Except NE Ohio and Illinois are the worst.
Last year we were lifting and skidding wires at 15 tall on their great detours.finally convinced Illinois to change our route and the one low power drop was taken out by a farmer (we were there minutes after it happened)
The problems come when you detour off the normal high route or when you get close to the customer and get on routes not used by tall loads.
I only moved 3 loads last year that were under 15’3” tall. That’s why my new trailer can get down to 9” deck height.
I have removed a cable tv wire at 14’ tall.

 

Read this thread in 2 days! I’m going to attempt this journey in the coming year. I have made the most I believe a company driver can make! The freedom I see from @Old Man and @blairandgretchen is what I’m after. I’m home daily but I seek the unknown. Great job guys giving us a look at what is possible

 

2 day’s? How did you stay awake?

 

So intrigued with the wealth of knowledge I couldn’t put my phone down