Still rolling. Back to 4 trucks. Have three owner operators working for me. Two of the trucks I’m leasing to them, the other guy has his own. I...
i don’t want to get into a debate about new vs old. You’ll never convince anyone that these new trucks are cost effective. In 462k miles, I’ve...
July is over and was another good month. This was a new record of 35k gross revenue. 35k revenue, 9296 total miles, 3.76/mi all miles, 18% DH. It...
I post a lot in the 9+ mpg club on Facebook. If anyone is interested I can copy the updates here as well. I usually make one every 7-10 days....
I’ve been using Triumph Capital. When I wasn’t factoring, I was using Tailwind for everything. Payroll, Invoices, Dispatch, it even has brokerage...
This month ended very nice. This is the first full month of me running these LTL loads with lots of drops. This broker has me making 1-4 picks,...
I’m not sure if the differences on the steer axle models, fabricated or cast. My understanding is that the fabricated models are designed as one...
I second what Wore Out said. You should only be paying Ad Valorem. It may have something to do with how you bought or how the finance company did...
Just two. I had a guy out of Kansas City. He quit with no notice. Brought me the truck, nothing crazy. I spent 6 weeks trying to find a driver,...
They’re good loads. I load with a broker in Columbus a lot to the northeast, usually 6-8 drops. I set up with these guys and I’d like to alternate...
I’ve been doing a lot of multi stop loads since last year when the pandemic started. I recently setup with a broker that does some doozy kind of...
One drive axle. Mine has the dead axle in the tag position. I’ve had it since November 2017, super singles. I run a lot of OH and East miles. I...
As long as you have the load transfer on the tag setup, you’ll be fine. I don’t have problems with it. A liftable 6x2 is much better. Volvo/Mack...
I have Hendrickson 13,200lb axle, mono leaf. I don’t think it’s rough. Meritor is a good one too. The Dana steer axle should only be used if...
I have the International suspension, Meritor 6x2, wide track axles, 0” offset super singles, and the thicker wall housing. There is nothing wrong...
a 6x2 vs a 6x4 will save 400 pounds alone. Switching from duals to super singles will save another 380 or so pounds.
Now that all that is wrapped up, it’s nice being in the road and just working. That Volvo was on my nerves, it wasn’t breaking down or anything,...
I think someone mentioned it already, but it goes by what MC is it operating under. Your new truck would be under your IFTA account, the lease...
All the engines will pull the same. It’s all about gearing for the speed you plan to run. If a truck is not spec’d for the way you will be...
I have a 2.5 direct drive manual, 1300rpm at 60, my primary speed. If you get the direct drive Endurant, pick an axle ratio that will give you...
