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Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by Heatsquad1247, Mar 23, 2017.

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If the load was not legit, no paper on it, or had something to do with a drug cartel it's highly unlikely the chp/dot would allow it to leave the scale house. I'm betting all there is to this is he's over the weight threshold for a class C license. Shippers tend to lie to Carriers and Brokers both about how much a load weighs trying to get a better rate on shipping.

After reading all the negative comments on here I doubt he'll even come back on this forum.
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You're right...I almost didn't come back to this forum. Everything about the load was/is totally legit. All I needed was someone to drive my own rig that had a CDL. It doesn't matter now since it was handled shortly after I posted the thread. I'm just trying to support my family the best I can and I'm learning everyday...sometimes the hard way. By the way, I'm taking my pre-trip/skills test tomorrow. I will be totally legit after I pass that test. Thanks for all your responses....even from all you douchebag trolls.

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If his equipment has a manufacturer's rating totaling up to more than 26,000#, it doesn't matter if he's running around EMPTY, he's out of class if he doesn't have a class A CDL. If his equipment comes in under, but he's loaded beyond that, then he's overweight with ANY driver, even a properly licensed one. So, if the OP is telling the full story, he's simply operating more truck & trailer than he's licensed to operate...and he should've known better. He can drop the trailer and leave with the truck, go to the DMV and take the written tests to get his class A permit, and then find a licensed driver to ride shotgun until he could get to the DMV with his trailer to take the road test. Of course that works if he's close to his home state. If he's not, well, it's more difficult. Find another hotshot to pull the trailer until you are properly licensed, because even empty you'll have the same problem if you're caught and haven't upgraded to the proper license yet.
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I actually DO have my permit, and you're right, I just had too much truck and trailer than my license allows. I was looking for someone with a CDL to drive with me for the duration of the trip. I have a weight limit of 30,000 lbs, the load was about 27,000. I am properly insured, have all the right permits, etc. I just should have waited until my test date. Unfortunately I didn't and it cost me.

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Why not just call one of those CDL temporary driver services. They are legit.

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You're right...I almost didn't come back to this forum. Everything about the load was/is totally legit. All I needed was someone to drive my own rig that had a CDL. It doesn't matter now since it was handled shortly after I posted the thread. I'm just trying to support my family the best I can and I'm learning everyday...sometimes the hard way. By the way, I'm taking my pre-trip/skills test tomorrow. I will be totally legit after I pass that test. Thanks for all your responses....even from all you douchebag trolls.
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Hang in here brother, good info on here to be had at times, but you can't have a thin skin and don't take it personally. Seriously, with the amount of negativity on here, if it was $$$, we'd all be rich by now.

Glad you got it worked out too. I figured you would, lesson learned..... Enough said about that, now go get your A squared away and get on down the road scraping out a living like the rest of us schlubs.....

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Heatsquad1247 said: ↑

You're right...I almost didn't come back to this forum. Everything about the load was/is totally legit. All I needed was someone to drive my own rig that had a CDL. It doesn't matter now since it was handled shortly after I posted the thread. I'm just trying to support my family the best I can and I'm learning everyday...sometimes the hard way. By the way, I'm taking my pre-trip/skills test tomorrow. I will be totally legit after I pass that test. Thanks for all your responses....even from all you douchebag trolls.
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If I was close by I would run it for you. On this forum you gotta have a thick skin, Its savage in here.

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If I was close by I would run it for you. On this forum you gotta have a thick skin, Its savage in here.
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Yeah...I noticed that!

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Stick around. This is one of the good boards. Sometimes the brutal honesty is good. Won't be many that will waste their time blowing smoke up your ###.

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The more info you provide, the less we have to assume..... and you know what happens when people assume.

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I don't know the situation, don't really care either. But how come you got shot guys don't run little single screw tractors? Seem like they would be more economical than a dually. Plus you could rent a regular tractor if yours went down or find a repower fairly quick
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My F550 service truck at 19k lbs only gets about 7mpg anyways. Not like you couldn't get that with a single screw Pete 335 with an ISC Cummins and auto transmission. Plus the ease of servicing.

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My F550 service truck at 19k lbs only gets about 7mpg anyways. Not like you couldn't get that with a single screw Pete 335 with an ISC Cummins and auto transmission. Plus the ease of servicing.
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Fully loaded, I still usually get around 10-11 mpg believe it or not. I run a 2016 Ford F-350 and a 2016 Dodge 3500 w/Cummings and get good mileage still. when the trucks wear out a little the mileage will get worse I'm guessing. Plus I'm running dedicated loads for old clients and am always well under 30,000 lbs GVW. I'm sure that has a lot to do with it.

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Mine's just a body job but the service body sticks up above the cab a couple feet. I'm sure that extra wind drag isn't helping things.

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