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When you use Eclipse, or DDL (both are computerized logging programs) you must print your log everyday and keep the last 7 on hand which is the same thing as loose leaf. Also keep in mind that the transportation bill was signed on Friday and that included mandatory EOBR in a couple of years... as to whether or not that will be enforced is still up in the air, but there is a good chance it will be. If so, all trucks engaged in interstate commerce will be relegated to getting them. Software logging is not the same as EOBR however, and has it's merits. Its like paper logging except it catches violations for you before the dot bear does. Also helps by producing IFTA data for your filings, and it also doesn't restrict you like EOBR's do. You're still in control of when, where and what it logs. Nothing wrong doing paper logs too, just a matter of choice. I like computer logging because of the report data. If you are a lease op and / or have an office doing your IFTA and such, then maybe paper logs would be just great.

 

I see nothing wrong with these post petercar1977. I have done this for 38 of my 40 yrs out here. Hes done his math and seems on the right track and his cash flow for starting up is ok. He can always buy or lease a trailer instead of the high output of a cash deal.

 

If he is not dead set on pulling a reefer right off the bat, he could go lease on with LS and pull a van or a FB and make money and keep saving until he could go find a nice trailer that has everything he wants and buy it cash instead of having to finance.

 

Yeah thats a good point

 

I'm starting to look into the whole O/O thing again but I still have a lot to learn. I am just saving saving and saving so I have the lowest overhead possible.

 

Just remember, if you want to go to CA you need a CARB approved reefer unit.

 

I to just bought a truck.

2000 Pete 379 Long Nose, C-15 6NZ motor, 13 spd, 550 hp, 120" ICT Condo.

I wanted a tractor without the car rack on it so I could pull different trailers as well.