I run a repair shop and have a small trucking business on the side. Maybe more of a hobby actually I have been thinking about trying to expand my trucking operation. Really I need to pick one and with the current economic situation I am very hesitant to expand my shop to what I need/want to continue as a for hire shop. Currently I am running a tandem dump and semi dump trailer and also have a decent 55ton Rgn. I am rebuilding my w9 (it’s a 74) and keep thinking about trying to do some longer runs.
Mostly moving equipment for local excavation contractors now grossing 90-110k. I do enjoy it but it’s hardly justifiable. The truck is in progress this is where it’s going.
250wb heavy single frame 20k front 46k rears 4.10 full lockers 18 speed maybe a lift axle 3406b/c mechanical or kta cummins
I own all of the components already (the benifits of working on other equipment). Maybe I should put a sleeper on but I feel like I will hate it for local stuff. I love my back window at some of the jobs I go to.
Any thoughts on setting up the truck and feasibility of longer osow with a daycab would be appreciated
Tia
Local/regional osow
Discussion in 'Heavy Haul Trucking Forum' started by W923, Feb 28, 2022.
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I do some regional oversize-5 axle under 90k gross- (based out of the far western suburbs of Chicago). Run a daycab. Longer runs usually require a little more homework. Need to have a plan A, B and C for lodging, fuel, rest stops. Lodging is the hardest for me. Can't always find the nicest place to park. Picture is a machine that came from north of Milwaukee and went just west of Detroit. Only got about half way there before I ran out of day light. This motel was option B, not the best place but it had a big parking lot.
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