Check out the trucker taxes and finance forum here on TTR. There should be plenty of info considering the recent legislation
Most of the quints I looked up were 400+ HP with 4:11 to 4:56 rears. 8LLs or 15 speeds. Dump trailer specs seem to be more liberal based on weight...
That's still 115 more HP than the truck the OP was asking about. I'm willing to bet you have heavy duty gears as well. Was your truck built as a...
23.5 tons is 47k pounds. Pulling that kind of weight in a semi should be 450+ HP. That truck was probably born with a van body on it. Someone...
That truck will most likely be a slug unfortunately. Allison makes a good tranny but for pulling that kind of weight with only 315 HP you aren't...
What is your gear ratio and transmission and axle ratings? Air ride or spring ride? 3 lift axles? What are you planning on loading tonnage wise?
When I was towing out there, I towed guys working for that money. San Diego to Phoenix drop and hook with produce for Dole (80k) one way loaded,...
Sounds typical unfortunately. Whoever gave you the cease and desist letter, get their business card and put it somewhere safe. Hopefully you will...
Amazing that all the time and aggravation you've put into this, and one stupid piece of paper and voilà, problem solved. At least it's over. Next...
I second that motion!!
Tapping with a hammer will squirt oil out so be careful with that. Quick connects are convenient but we finally gave up and stuck with threaded...
Towed their tankers a lot in San Diego. Drivers seemed content. They ran 2, 12 hour shifts. You will be sharing a tractor most likely. They paid...
Do they pay mileage or percentage on intermodal work? They are all over SoCal. I know they bought out Pacer. I am wondering if you can make a buck...
At the time, I was still itching in my dad's pants, but didn't the gov't deregulate trucking about 40 years ago? I'm surprised to hear that some...
Time off, yes. But not for free. Most are on time and a half or double time. I guess I just wish they were more about guidance and assistance...
True. I guess I would like to think the police would have been a little more proactive.
Permitted road doesn't mean an unrestricted route. Good planners will check with local agencies and do pretrip surveys. California publishes...
Good point. Max speed in NY was 15 or 20 mph I think. And full stops for bridges and over passes. Seems very improbable you would lose control at...
I have considered making the leap over and over again. Every time I get close to pulling the trigger I realize I am doing well enough year round....
Congratulations being able to operate like that. I wish I could work like that. Someday I hope:(
