Who is 100% on their own here?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Mattflat362, Mar 30, 2021.

  1. ProfessionalNoticer

    ProfessionalNoticer Road Train Member

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    I envy you! I'm so over rolling around under my equipment on gravel and dirt. I bought a creeper to make it more tolerable but it was a waste of money. I've gone back to using cardboard.
     
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  3. skallagrime

    skallagrime Road Train Member

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    Creeper needs a shop floor unless you make it with 6 inch pneumatic tires yourself. Been considering that just for my cars so i can slide my tools under with me too, but yep, cardboard is the way to go, pops in the truck nicely too, so you can always have a fresh sheet :p

    Ive had to do stuff at a pilot and not trusting the ground, used a small section of tarp too (but flatbed...)
     
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  4. Mattflat362

    Mattflat362 Road Train Member

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    I actually love a good piece of cardboard for sliding around on! I do have a good creeper now that I am on concrete though!
     
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  5. ProfessionalNoticer

    ProfessionalNoticer Road Train Member

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    I got one that has larger swivel casters called, "The Bone". It does roll well on gravel and dirt but the problem is it sits up so high that it's too close for comfort getting around under the tandem.
     
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  6. ProfessionalNoticer

    ProfessionalNoticer Road Train Member

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    I've been kicking around the idea of keeping one of those roll up hard plastic mats to keep in the truck with me for the road. Kind of like a yoga mat deal.
     
  7. Big Z

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    I closed my MC about 6 months ago and received a notice of IRP/IFTA audit the other day. They want my records for 2018 and 1st half of 2019 including logs. I'm wondering if I can just ignore it.
     
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  8. 86scotty

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    Get a cheap one. First time you get coolant all over it you’ll toss it. Just about all of my crawling under the truck involves grease or coolant and both get everywhere.
     
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  9. TallJoe

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    Kind of like WTF can you do to me now, when I am closed? LOL
     
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  10. God prefers Diesels

    God prefers Diesels Road Train Member

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    Say you retire in 2021. Then the IRS audits you for '19 and '20. Can you ignore them?
     
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  11. Big Z

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    Makes sence, thanks.
     
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