Need driver with CDL ASAP for emergency situation.

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

  1. Heatsquad1247

    Heatsquad1247 Bobtail Member

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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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  3. Heatsquad1247

    Heatsquad1247 Bobtail Member

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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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  5. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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

    clausland Road Train Member

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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.....
     
  7. 7seriestv

    7seriestv Light Load Member

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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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  8. Heatsquad1247

    Heatsquad1247 Bobtail Member

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    Yeah...I noticed that!
     
  9. Hogleg

    Hogleg Medium Load Member

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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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  10. Grumppy

    Grumppy Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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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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  11. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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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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  12. Heatsquad1247

    Heatsquad1247 Bobtail Member

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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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    AModelCat Road Train Member

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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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