JCT

I guess so, they know we are leasing one on. They sent me a sheet with the owner/operator requirements. They are below:

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Equipment
1. Truck must be 2002 or newer.*
2. Pull 53ft reefer with 36 in. pin-setting.
3. Must weigh 19,000 lbs or less with 100 gallons of fuel.
4. Must have 47 ½ in. fifth-wheel height.
5. Wheel base can not exceed 280 in.
6. Total length of tractor and trailer can not exceed 68 ft.
7. Must have Qualcomm installed.
a. JCT can install for $200 plus $11.53 per week usage fee.

 

Sorry I'm confused then. Because JCT is aware that is our plan, why else would they sent me the requirements?

 

Basically, if it's your truck, it's your decision on a pet.

 

That was the answer I was hoping for.

 

can any o/o please write in about their first days signing on with JCT? Preferably o/o within the last couple of years. IE Road test? Backing? Insurance sign up? Base Plates? All the other good jazz? Pretty Please

 

Hey Dabs, you guys will do just fine in Big Yella, they have plenty of room and ride comfortable, just not the best mpg. If you ask 50 truckers about the best and worst trucks they will say they are all #### except the one they drive, which is the best truck in the world.

 

Not sure about everyone in my class and what they did, but I went first and as u finish u walk back to the classroom,, The back is the same for everyone, somewhere between a 45 and 90, u will not get penalized for a pull up! Just to be safe I did get out and look, I also cleared the space. went fine, couple and uncouple are also included, check ur height, ur pin, do a tug test,, hope that helps Vette

 

We do have some o/o, they successfully bought their trucks, alot of drivers that are successful, (and I hope I'm one,,,well see) Like to just keep leasing a new one for the warranty. Some have liked that three year old truck so much that they stuck with it! I would say based on new truck prices, depreciation, equity value in say a peterbelt or kenworth.. If u get one that is sold and reliable Keep It! So far in four weeks I spent 115.00 on a repair and paid out of pocket! Hope to keep that trend going

 

Backing is easy daddy&mamma. Just practice, during the day if possible at an empty truck stop.