Buy new or "newer" and you might run into maint. issues. Most newer trucks are sold for a reason. I buy older trucks for cash and then fix or...
I forgot to add, that truck was an 93 and only the cab has air ride. Aftermarket unit because my truck's cab was originally bolted to the frame. I...
I know this post is old but I have replaced the non unibilt opening with one from a unibilt. I just bought a wrecked cab and sleeper. (It was laid...
Reading this thread and had to respond. I drive old equipment, as in 1989 Peterbilt 379 exhd, with a Cummins 444 turned up pump and a 6 and 4...
Lease purchase programs are good for some people, you will never own the truck and you will always have payments. They are set up to profit the...
Dodgeman, as long as you have a concealed carry permit from your state and each state you are in. You can legally carry. You must abide by the...
Good luck lilsisiter, with your attitude in your other posts, I know you'll do good.
Glad it worked out for you. And bigdogpile, you do not have to always pay cash for everything. Leasing is better from a tax standpoint, and having...
If you really want to do it, then do ALL your do dillagents and go for it. I was a teamster just like you 15 years ago and hated it for the same...
For the last 25'years I have never been embarrassed to be a "trucker". I don't know many people who get to tour this great country in a custom...
Float, and never step all the way down on the clutch. You will burn up your clutch brake. Only use the clutch brake when fully stopped. All ways...
G.o.a.l. Must of been taught by a mega carrier. Just take it slow and easy. Using the bottom of the wheel helps some people, but the best thing...
Lilsister, drive local if you want to. I do and make the same or more than most who are OTR. Granted, I've been doing it awhile, but OTR will keep...
Has anyone heard what the rate is for O/O hauling end or bottom dumps?
Jonben, Did you get a job yet? And have you looked into bottom or end dump? I have 20+ years driving and over 10 as a O/O and am considering...
Have done it and regional. That's why I own my own truck. Most companies don't care how well you back up, just that you can. (swift comes to...
Forgot one thing, remember bear spray is more effective than mace, and cheaper too. My wife of 25 years carries one in her purse right next to her...
Good luck. I hope you have a good experience from this and decide it's a good career choice. Listen to the other ladies that have been out there...
Need to know wheelbase and milage. And yes I'm interested. Need a truck for bottom and end dump. Does it have tower controls in the cab?
Do you do oil field work, or just stockpiling? I am an O/O in Oregon pulling a 40/24 flat bed set. Hauling 105,500 gvw. Have done truck and pup (4...
