Running with JCT, Part Deux

Discussion in 'John Christner' started by drloveofdfw, Feb 13, 2014.

  1. drloveofdfw

    drloveofdfw Light Load Member

    I'm not sure yet. I really would like a new truck and my current truck, L2450D has great potential to lead me to that. It all depend on what this one looks like, truck note, creature comforts, weather or not the truck was previously owned by Philip Morris, truck note, etc. Sorry for the Philip Morris joke. I don't smoke; I can tolerate it to a point but not when you have to call it you home. I get really bad headache when subjected to it for long periods of time. I really want a new evolution with the led headlights; that's what I'm shooting for and don't mind doing my time to get it. Plus, I look at it this way, with a new truck (first driver) and something goes wrong with the truck, the list of people to blame is shorten to two people, myself or FLT.
     
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  3. Trafficcontrolxl

    Trafficcontrolxl Medium Load Member

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    They do have the hookups and work with freightliners stay fit or whatever they call that system.
     
  4. Trafficcontrolxl

    Trafficcontrolxl Medium Load Member

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    We are an irregular route carrier. We run all 48 states. When you do make it to the east coast you may take a load from the northeast to the southeast or vice versa then back west. You won't often spend more than 2 consecutive loads on the east coast.
     
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  5. Trafficcontrolxl

    Trafficcontrolxl Medium Load Member

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    While I'm at home, I had to swap out my phone so I did lose many numbers. Text truck number and name if you want me to have it and you already have mine.
     
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  6. MachoCyclone

    MachoCyclone Road Train Member

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    Do you have the ability to turn down a load if you need to?

    Does JCT run NYC? Cause I don't anymore.
     
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  7. BRShirk

    BRShirk Light Load Member

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    I use Gorilla Strength Bands. I used to be into strongman sports and a pro wrestler so that setup works well for me. I hook a caribiner with a 2" ring on it to the mounting points and cross the bands. It changes the angle of pull and shortens the bands. I can run through my 20-28 set routine in average 45min to as much as an hour.

    Since I had gastric bypass 15mo ago and lost 250lbs I'm working really hard to develop a driver fitness routine. Something that can be done quickly so you've got time to do all the other stuff that needs doing. Not to hijack the thread but if anyone wants more info PM me.
     
  8. TrukTuff

    TrukTuff Light Load Member

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    ...glad we all get to live on. It would surely have been a shame for our group, and our visitors to have been left out in the cold. Here we go again brothers and sisters...keep on truckin'!
     
  9. Trafficcontrolxl

    Trafficcontrolxl Medium Load Member

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    You do have the ability to turn down frieght. I would suggest people use that ability sparingly, as long as you keep the turning down to a minimum you would have no issues. And no NYC Is not an issue.
     
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  10. Northern Lights

    Northern Lights Light Load Member

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    I did, with a question.

    I must be missing something, because DEF shouldn't be this much of a PITA.
     
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  11. MachoCyclone

    MachoCyclone Road Train Member

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    Thanks for the response. I am a L/O with another company for right now, but will be leaving them soon. I don't usually turn down freight, but like having the option.
     
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