Lesson learned

Where have you been!?!? Long time no post

 

Been around, just been kick'n it over in the flatbed section..

Now that I'm just an average schmoe 5 axle I didn't want to step on y'alls toes.. lol

Feel like I was trying to steer guys away from small trucks, & that's not right. I started in the same setup as many others, a dodge dually & 40' deckover. There was nothing anyone could say to change my mind, so why try to dissuade someone.? Still a good way to get into the industry IMO..

 

Is that other shaker you posted your new ride? Looks sweet

I’m kicking around the idea of buying an extended sleeper and taking the family with me OTR. I’ve done it a few times with hotels but it was “tolerable” at best. Good memories and great experiences taking them around the country but I lean away from doing it again

 

Bare minimum it’s gotta have a toilet/shower. I can’t be stopping every 150 miles for restroom breaks for them

 

Thank you sir.! After winter I will polish the wheels, tanks, bumper & I think she will look sharp for what it is.? 1st one I've even seen painted like this.. lol

Know the feeling well lol.
2013-18 my ol Lady, & 80lb American bulldog was in the truck. The dog could hold it well, Lady not so much. Finally got her to 3.5-4hrs, but even that was a stretch.! Lol

Couldn't even imagine having kiddos along for the ride all the time.! Once, twice a year sounds good, & the plan of having a bathroom on board even better!!

 

Hell yes it will.

 

Well said.!
It is a mindset. Still always looking for something time sensitive, the nice part now is weight is almost of no concern with 51.5k lbs net payload..

I felt the exact same way as I'd owned Cummins dodge pickups since '03. Pulling trees, moving small equipment, boats, jetski's, I'm extremely comfortable in my abilities of what I can do with dodge pickup..

I wanted no part of semi, & I mistakenly thought the rules would be way more relaxed driving a small truck. Well after about a yr, I moved my gross to 36k lb, & played by the same rules except no KYU #, or 2290 tax. Not much difference regulation wise.. lol

Oh, and being able to see over the roofs of all the 4 wheelers is very nice. You can see what crap is unfolding quite aways ahead & make evasive actions sooner..

 

Hey, I appreciate that coming from you.!

By the way, don't think I commented on your side pipes thread, but you got some fine welding & fabrication skills brother!! Got your blue Binder looking slick.!