Hey guys I’m looking for information on some axle ratings. Do they make 40ft trailers with 8k rated axles? I’m trying to stay under 26k but know...
This is a really difficult business to not be dedicated to. The companies that want you out minimum 10 days at a time are looking out for their...
Sadly no. I only just started up here in the northeast. Haven’t even made it to TN yet. I budget started. Older truck, new trailer, and a dream....
It’s all fun and games while running illegal ;) You don’t have as much cost. Can run whatever hours you need to finish your trip. Pumping out...
From the article I read. They plan on winding down and mentioned 3 week timeframe. Seems impossible to just throw a month up ad be able to close...
Hey guys I’m curious about what you think is gonna happen for New England freight now that a big company is closing up shop. 400 million yearly...
Genuinely curious. With them closing down, do you think load boards are gonna be blowing up with all their freight? The other two major LTL...
If it were just regular tailgate pull. You’d be dreaming and destroy your truck real quick trying for 31k
Not to argue, but depending on make/model and setup. It can be that high. I attached a copy of tow ratings for the 17 ram 3500. That’s max load...
Being newer gives you a disadvantage is my understanding. A lot of these guys have contacts they can call up that they have talked to 400 times...
Not to hijack a thread but have a question on booking yourself while otr. How do you manage your drive schedule and booking schedule? I have yet...
I'm in the same boat as you. In the budding stages of hitting the road. I have been doing research for a couple months now too. I stumbled upon...
Yeah I’m in Maine now, plowing not trucking. Seen 5 accidents or off road vehicles just this morning. Only been out here an hour or two.
This is why I’m curious if a dispatcher would be worth it or not. If they are just pulling from the same boards that I can pull from. Why am I...
I’ve noticed New England has quite a bit of crap loads. Is it just because of winter months or is it kind of a year round thing?
Hey guys, I’ve been sitting in the back on the forums for awhile. Just recently decided to get involved. Has anyone looked into other options than...
Thanks for that. Someone should make an app that does this. Would be a great tool for us. Being on the road and not able to use hand helds/laptops...
Also new to this. Curious if dispatch service would be good to get my foot in the door. Having a new authority I’ve seen that a lot of...
Hey guys, I’m in the beginning stages of setting up to hit the road full time under my own authority. I notice a lot of these closed down...
Thank you ErieMcDreary I've further looked into it. I am subject to it, because like you said the commercial hauling for profit. Does this still...
