Hopper, Dump O/O's & Drivers

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by wheathauler, May 31, 2009.

  1. Big John

    Big John Road Train Member

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    It is 250" WB and regular Pete air ride. I test drove it today and like it a lot better then the KW more room in the cab for one and that single turbo 6NZ Cat is quieter then my Acert. I will see what the bank says tomorrow. I am going to head for Dodge City tomorrow if everything works out and pickup my trailer. Been sitting at home for the last two weeks and need to get back to chasing the white lines and making money.
     
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  3. highside

    highside Medium Load Member

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    I vote...PETERCAR! PETERCAR! PETERCAR!
     
  4. Big John

    Big John Road Train Member

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    Well I voted KW because the Pete needs work and is a little ruff but I do like the looks of the Pete and the cab has more room but I am wanting a ISX Cummins. The KW is in a lot better condition plus I have all maintenance records since it was new and the KW is 16k and the Pete is 17k on the dry weight. I think this is the right business decision because the KW is a better truck and lighter plus $10k cheaper.

    Glad I have money in the bank to vacation on this crap is taking for ever. Insurance, authority, dealing with the bank. The bank is the biggest issue they want the title before they will release any funds and I have to have my truck and trailer registered and tag numbers before I can get my authority started. Hopefully I will be up and running in a month or two. :biggrin_2559:
     
  5. dekrim

    dekrim Bobtail Member

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    :yes2557:hi Big John Maybe they take 10000 off the cost to move the truck. you never know till wheel diel ok Dekrim
     
  6. Big John

    Big John Road Train Member

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    I tried to deal with them but they are stuck on 29k.
     
  7. dairyman

    dairyman <b> Hopper Thread Greeter</b>

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    RW. Thanks this.
  8. wheathauler

    wheathauler Trucker

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    Since the KW is 1000 lbs lighter you can haul another 16.66 bu. of wheat. Feel rich already don't you.
     
  9. Big John

    Big John Road Train Member

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    Well I was feeling pretty good about it but you just ruined it for me. :biggrin_2553:

    But look at it this way it all adds up so at the end of the year. Chi ching. :biggrin_2559:
     
  10. wheathauler

    wheathauler Trucker

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    Yep, ok I'll make you feel better. You can haul an additional 17.85 bu. of corn and milo. It does make a difference on the longer runs.
     
  11. Big John

    Big John Road Train Member

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    Well since your on a roll I will ask you this one.

    What is the differnce between a grain hauler and a medium Pizza Hut pizza?
     
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