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Haven't committed yet, leaning initially toward 11.

 

maybe you can enlighten me...WTF are people thinking, wanting to run the 11?
Some of the worst roads in the country, and limiting yourself to dry only loads...
Obviously, just MHO, but why do people actually enjoy running up and down I5 with it's worse than terriible traffic and surface condition, not to mention 55mph speed limit?
probably over 1/2 my loads are dry load inside my reefer trailer, but I'd like to see a Western 11 guy put a frozen load in his dry van

 

ok, maybe a bit rude, but I respect your opinion. To bad you don't seem to want to respect my choice.

 

I couldn't agree more 3800 miles this week only 1500 of it refrigerated and guess what you'll be doing alot of in a couple months throwing iron I chained once last year in california, plus parking is good iowa 80 grand island pilot petro in atlanta flat landbut I suppose if u want to be home every two weeks then 11 is for u

 

Clay, nothing to do with not respecting your decision...
What Efon posted was what I was looking for. I had no idea what the 'advantages' of the 11 are. Personally, I hate I-5, it's easily one of the worst kept highways we have.
'hassle' of a reefer? It's pretty much like Ron Popeil says 'set it and forget it' lol Especially the new Carriers, but I get it. I can certainly understand the not wanting to do 4am deliveries lol
Drop n Hook is nice, but if that time is lost by getting stuck on I5 with it's slow speed limit and ridiculous traffic...
Who cares about humidity? To make money, you need to stay in your truck...mine has AC lol

 

Ok, sorry about mis-understanding. I've driven I-5 from Dan diego to Medford, OR and didn't think the road was all that bad. As for the speed limit, I challenge you to find any truck on I-5 going 55!
When we were on it in the school truck going 55 we were the slowest vehicle out there!!

 

Were you driving a truck, with their silky smooth suspensions, weighing 80k? lol

Worst road ever!

 

If there are any May drivers ( specially trainers ) that wil be in the PHX area next week say mid week, I would love to meet with ya's at say Loves in Chandler or Flying J on 67th and sit for a few buy ya a coffee and pick your knowledge. I am " tentative " for May pending my testing out of school in Sept. I'm about 30 minutes from loves, 45 frm flying j.