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Is this for real, or sound like a good deal?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Bent Wrench, Nov 16, 2009.

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  1. Nov 16, 2009 #11
    Bent Wrench

    Bent Wrench Medium Load Member

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    Phone call brought out these details.

    No truck limitations, only must pass DOT
    244" WB max (canada)
    & 46 to 46.5" hitch height

    Their trailers, 53' dry van or Curtain van

    1 chargeback of $42 month for bobtail coverage

    Miles expected per month 10000

    home weekends (Portland)

    They are Mailing me a lease package

    What other gotchyas should I look for?

    Is going into Canada a bad thing?
     
    Bent Wrench, Nov 16, 2009
    Bent Wrench, Nov 16, 2009
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  3. Nov 17, 2009 #12
    walleye

    walleye Road Train Member

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    What happens if yous don't get there mandated 10,000 miles a month??,.....Do they charge extra for something????,........They are in control of the miles,.....
     
    walleye, Nov 17, 2009
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  4. Nov 17, 2009 #13
    Bent Wrench

    Bent Wrench Medium Load Member

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    All miles paid loaded or not, using milemaker
    Expanding fleet, not replacing unhappy drivers
    pickup and delivery by appointment
    Mostly friendly customers
    Mostly dedicated freight
    Settlements 1st & 15th
    Lumpers paid by comcheck
    Fuel card Comdata

    only chargeback was for bobtail insurance $42 per month
     
    Bent Wrench, Nov 17, 2009
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  5. Nov 22, 2009 #14
    Izlomik Supatrucka

    Izlomik Supatrucka Light Load Member

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    ive heard your truck has to be cutback to only run a maximum of 65mph in canada or they will fine
    your hide is this true? kinda sucks if it is true....im in the process of becoming a o/o but have
    no intentions of going to canada, ive thought long and hard and just cant think of anything i left up there
     
    Izlomik Supatrucka, Nov 22, 2009
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  7. Nov 22, 2009 #15
    johnday

    johnday Road Train Member

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    In Ontario, and maybe Quebec, it's 65mph [105 kph]. From what I know, in Ontario as an example, the speed limit is 100 kph, or more exact, 62.5 mph. But no one I know does it. No matter what a big truck is governed to, there will still be a split limit, LOL.:biggrin_2559:
     
    johnday, Nov 22, 2009
    johnday, Nov 22, 2009
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  8. Nov 22, 2009 #16
    Izlomik Supatrucka

    Izlomik Supatrucka Light Load Member

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    my uncle was telling me this.....said they will plug a computer into your trucks port an if it isnt goverend
    down to max speed of 65 mph they will fine you.....sounded kinda strange to me but isnt canada?lol:biggrin_2559:
     
    Izlomik Supatrucka, Nov 22, 2009
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  9. Nov 22, 2009 #17
    Big John

    Big John Road Train Member

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    Big John, Nov 22, 2009
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