had a truck driver tell me.......

[720Deere]

Originally Posted by Big Tone

Het Gord , I've got a 74 Jimmy with a 6V72 and a browny 8 speed that I'll let go cheep!

A 6V72 should only be about 300 hp shy of what you need to be on the road these days! I've got a Pete with a 8V71 w/10 speed. Even with 92 lb injectors, she's no superstar grossing less than 55,000!

[TXbroker]

I've been in the freight business for 16 years. Started out driving a flatbed in Florida. Then worked for a dryage carrier in Orlando, then and OTR company as a dispatcher to O/O's then Managment at another carrier then finally to freight brokerage. A lot of drivers will call us leaches, scabs, blood suckers etc. Be that as it may I hold drivers in the highest regard.

Its truly the most thankless job I know of. Away from home weeks at a time. Insurance costs are up, fuel, tires, maint. truck stops charging exessive amounts for food, etc. If you can buy it a truck brought it.

Without trucks our economy would crash in hours not days.

Company drivers may make 60K a year, most average less and that doesnt account for meals, phone call and laundry away from home.

Good O/O's can make into the six figures with the right equipment, money mangement skills and business savy and right Broker. Some just need to see the light of day.

Keep in mind next time you start cussing a big rig, without them our ECONOMY STOPS. Let that guys come over next time his blinker is on.

My .02,

[straycat]

hahaha thanks for the offer Tony, but I don't think that old girl will pull a super train with 140,000lbs gross, through the mountains here in B.C.. Some of the grades on the highways are 10%, and going up into the mines can get to 17%, so I'm in the market for something with at least 500-550 horse, 1850 ft/lbs of torque an 18 speed, and double lockers on 46000 lb diffs. And a big shack on the back hahaha.

Gord.

[Big Tone]

Well OK, but it does have the big bunk!

[straycat]

Very well said TX, and appreciated.

Gord.

[TXbroker]

Anytime Gord, anytime

[Hayman]

Originally Posted by straycat

hahaha thanks for the offer Tony, but I don't think that old girl will pull a super train with 140,000lbs gross, through the mountains here in B.C.. Some of the grades on the highways are 10%, and going up into the mines can get to 17%, so I'm in the market for something with at least 500-550 horse, 1850 ft/lbs of torque an 18 speed, and double lockers on 46000 lb diffs. And a big shack on the back hahaha.

Gord.

The gross you Canadian cane run simply amazing.Are total gross here is 105500.Some of these BC truckers said they could go that heave i thought they were B ss me.I wish we could go that heavy. I have been shipping hay it Canada for the last few years aaaaaaa There hauling lumber down & taking hay back.Going into Vancouver islands & Vancouver also some above Linden WA just into BC

[99Smokin73Stroker]

Originally Posted by StarDriver

I am now driving one of the premier entertainer coaches in the industry for a private individual/entertainer.

Hey if it's any current Country Music stars like Brad Paisley or Toby Keith or George Strait...etc....just bring 'em on by here to sign the hood of my truck or something.

[StarDriver]

Originally Posted by 99Smokin73Stroker

Hey if it's any current Country Music stars like Brad Paisley or Toby Keith or George Strait...etc....just bring 'em on by here to sign the hood of my truck or something.

Nope, it's not a singer, thanks for asking.Besides, we sneak through the dark of night to get to the next city to do the next show.

[99Smokin73Stroker]

Well your entertainer is welcome at my house anytime. What brand of cigars and booze does he like? Ha ha! It's R.W.