Seeking advice and help...

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by milliken350, Jul 8, 2018.

  1. milliken350

    milliken350 Light Load Member

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    I figured with everyone out there, and all the experience, this would be a good place to ask this. I am currently a company driver. In a year I want to go owner operator. I’m going to stay on the road and want to find a super sleep configuration that works with heavy haul and having a tag axle. I’m also looking to talk with people that have a super sleeper so I know pros and cons, registering/ weight. Tons of questions. Let me know if you have advice please, esp motor/trans combos, gearing, steeraxle ratings, and other equipment. Thanks again!
     
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  3. Trucking in Tennessee

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    thelushlarry Road Train Member

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    If you gonna dream. Dream big.
     
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  5. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Do you mean super sleeper like this?

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  6. GasHauler

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    Get to know those drivers. They are the only ones that can tell you all the facts. Those are the drivers that have the very large sleeper and are just taking it easy most of the time. There are very good people and there's a ton of information these people have. So That's where I fell you'll get the best for your buck.
     
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  7. Ruthless

    Ruthless Road Train Member

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    I rather have one like this:

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    I took a pic of it at the ATHS show in pa couple years back. I'd go long haulin in it :)
     
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    You could have an orgy in there (if you were so inclined).
     
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  9. milliken350

    milliken350 Light Load Member

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    Yes that about where I’m starting is with that size. The black Pete. The full rv one looks nice bu t won’t get any work done lol
     
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  10. bryan21384

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    I remember this guy I talked to in South Carolina. He drove for Landstar. He has the standard condo Freightliner. His wife was taking time off of work. She apparently has deep pockets, so on her vacation time, she opted to travel on the road with him. They bought one of those super sleepers like the aforementioned black Pete. They only bought so she could live like she was at home on the road. The driver disliked it because it's good for show on the highway, but to back it up in a lot of places was next to impossible. He had to unhook and get guys with standards to bump the dock. Once she went back to work, he couldn't wait to get rid of it. He sold it to a moving van company at a loss just to get rid of it. Seeing how you're looking to pull heavy haul, you won't have to worry about a lot of backing. That driver complained most of the backing and more difficult turns driving it. He loved the comfort, but he wouldn't call those "work trucks."
     
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    Why don't moving cans use truck stops? And why those condos?
     
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