The company I'm leased to has a refer div. that pays .64 a mile but they pay all fuel,insurance,plates,tolls, road tax,lumpers etc. In other words...
Before thinking about becoming an o/o do you have good credit? Are your living expenses minimal? One thing you might try is driving as a company...
They are a good company. I've been an o/o on the blue side for 20 some years. IF you are a good driver with a good record they appreciate you. If...
When backing into a spot day or night, I get out and look at the rear of the trailer and where I'm backing. As for logging pre/post trip regs...
AS to headboards they are NOT required. Regs. say if you chose not to have a headache rack you must use at least one more binder/strap etc. on the...
You guys have it all wrong OPT stands for oh please take me now. Like when you have used the top of your trailer to clean off the bottom of an...
You guy's haven't seen nothing. 4.79 here in spokane wash. Some are as high as 4.83
DO NOT BUY THAT TRUCK!! A fresh rebuild eh? That can mean so many things to people. Warranty on the engine? A rebuild can mean anything from...
They closed their of terminal in columbia s. carolina. I hear they have lost some key accounts because of their filing for bankruptcy. Rumor I...
A couple things. You will learn to shift and stop smoothly. Learn to anticipate stop signs corners etc. You are coming into better weather so use...
All time spent working on the truck or going to get parts is line 4. An o/o says oh yeah my brakes were adjusted tire pressure checked etc....
All time spent on a shippers or recievers property should be logged on line 4
Sounds like your system works ok. only a couple points. ALL time spent on a shipper or recievers property is to be logged as on duty not driving....
Headache racks are no longer required as long as you add 1 extra sequirement device to the front of the load. Unbeliveable yes, but true.
all ya gotta do is get a cat or dog or gerbil. Cause ya gotta idle to protect the little animal. Woe be unto those that let them be uncomfortable....
So I'm listening to all this about tmc. Any word about their filing for bankrupcy protection last week? Their Couerd'alene office is what's left...
you don't want to bring the rpm down too much on this engine. Giving it a little more rail pressure will give more power and better economy. The...
I would agree with stranger as to making sure the engine is tuned. Probably wouldn't hurt to have the injectors gone thru and rebuild the pump....
hey I was just looking over your price list and wondering how my truck would run on a combination of kool-aid and clorox bleach?
Man I couldn't think of anything to add to your list. Sounds pretty complete with the one exception of a large bankroll to keep your trainer in...
