Never Stand Still

Your servicing the automotive industry theory makes sense to me. It seems like those types of trucks are few and far between out here in Oregon.

 

I agree, I like big long hoods, external air cleaners and stacks along side the cab. Im definitely a traditionalist when it comes to truck design. Werner use to be my favorite mega truckload carrier to look at, now days there nothing special.

I'm really dating my self but remember these going down the road. I always thought they were nice looking trucks.

 

I go back a few days ..thanks Mike !

 

Mike2633,


Back in the 1990's I pulled flatbed for a company that was licensed for every state except the New England states. We use to haul west coast finished lumber into the Elkheart Indiana RV manufactures and then deadhead over to a steel plant in Harvey Illinois for loads going all over the US. I can't remember the name of the steel plant. Anyways I was always impressed with all the heavy industry that part of the country has, we have very little on the west coast. The transportation industry to support all that must be / have been interesting to observe. I understand in the proceeding 20+ years a lot of that heavy industry I saw in the 90's is now a fraction of what it was. Sad.

 

I'm by no means an expert, but I will offer what I know or think I know on the subject:

I think it has to do with the government simplifying (standardizing) the way they license power units. Now along with your home state base plate you get a registration sheet showing the states you have registered to operate in. When you cross a scale they type your MC # or plate number in to the computer and that shows them your licensing status. The trucking company has to report miles traveled in each state and based on that report the fuel tax $ is divided up accordingly. Oregon has a unique weight- mile tax scheme instead of a fuel tax, Oregon requires an Oregon plate even if your base plated in another state.

I think that is the correct answer to your question? Maybe someone more knowledgeable will chime in if I missed something .

 

Lol, I thought I might ruffle a few feathers when I typed that.

 

You have a very impressive knowledge of the industry. How did you learn all this stuff?