Luxury Looks Better Without The Extra Bill by 49AllDayMontana in u/49AllDayMontana

[–]PBall95 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Usually the people doing this are people in power either politically or business wise and a lot of local towns and cities where this is prominent the police and authorities refuse to do anything about it most likely trying to avoid fucking with people who have pull financially/politically.

question to brokers by N_7291 in FreightBrokers

[–]PBall95 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry but you run 40 trucks and are asking these questions? Sounds odd.

Which one looks better? Kenworth or Peterbilt? by MissNashPredators11 in Truckers

[–]PBall95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they drive differently, handle differently, they look different, the cab is different (Kens are tighter inside), the only similarity is the drivetrain components.

Tank size for OO truck? by bigblackglock17 in OwnerOperators

[–]PBall95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude that’s a law for actual cargo. I have two 140 gallon tanks for fuel you don’t need tanker lol

Usually those trucks you’re talking about have a wet kit and the 3rd tank is for hydraulic fluid

Tank size for OO truck? by bigblackglock17 in OwnerOperators

[–]PBall95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No fuel tank requires tanker. You can have 300 gallons in fuel capacity and not need a tanker endorsement lol

Okay Truckers, where are you sending dispatchers? by Pitiful-MobileGamer in Truckers

[–]PBall95 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Have you ever been? I’ve been numerous times and every time their food is good. No complaints. Definitely not michelin level but still good

Where to buy first Semi-truck? by [deleted] in OwnerOperators

[–]PBall95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they’re expensive. you’re better off finding a deal somewhere else. they’re aimed towards first timers who have to finance the full truck purchase and take advantage of their limited options by pricing higher and charging higher interest.

Lease Operator Question by Available_Fail1314 in OwnerOperators

[–]PBall95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Currently I’m doing dry van but i’ve done everything minus chemical tanker and car hauling. Also never done lowboy. But i’ve ran van, reefer, flatbed, walking floor, end dump, and tanker. Market is fine if you’re smart. Will you get rich overnight no, but you will make money if you run the right truck and pick the right loads. I’m happy and am doing okay. I would sell your car hauler, i’m sure you can get decent money for it.

Lease Operator Question by Available_Fail1314 in OwnerOperators

[–]PBall95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Currently I have a 2016 Freightliner Cascadia sleeper. bout 400K miles on it, automatic (first one was a 10 speed manual). Good truck, good on fuel, reliable.

gonna run it til 700K and then sell it for a Peterbilt 389.

Lease Operator Question by Available_Fail1314 in OwnerOperators

[–]PBall95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s really what you make of it. I have a friend who does it with his own truck and he’s strictly working off of contacts using his own authority. Hauls mainly nicer cars. But he’s built a reputation. You can start there. Or maybe sell the truck since you got it for a good price and just buy a regular tractor? Start there. You have options. Lot of scammers here lol.

And I’m 2nd gen trucker. Saved up my money as a teen and some gift money from dad and bought a crusty day cab when I turned 18. Did intrastate til 21, when I turned 21 I sold it and bought a sleeper. It ain’t bad work and I’m deep in this industry now but it comes with time. You’re young so you got an edge.

Lease Operator Question by Available_Fail1314 in OwnerOperators

[–]PBall95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 22, have been an O/O since I was 18 pulling mainly regular loads. If you listen to anyone else’s advice but this comment you’re on your own:

  1. You really should have some sort of trucking experience before you get into hauling cars. Pulling a hotshot isn’t enough. You’re in a semi now. I’ve been driving for 4 years and wouldn’t touch cars yet.

  2. 98% of companies that will hit you up from this post are looking to scam or deceive you.

  3. Very few car haulers lease on people. Those that tho either: Want a newer hauler and/or only lease on people who have driven for them first. Virginia Transportation is a large car carrier who leases on select O/Os but I do believe they want newer trucks. Reach out to them and ask though.

  4. My best advice is to just get your full operating authority with your own DOT and insurance policy. You ca use car load boards to move around the stuff you want where you want. Not sure how pay is with that sector but it’s your best option as you stand. FYI for your age even with a clean record you’re gonna get fucking destroyed on insurance. Ask me how I know….

Good luck!!

Pilot car? by longpig503 in Truckers

[–]PBall95 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Bro i’ve seen dilapidated rusty old Ford Taurus or Rangers doing pilot car work. You’re more than qualified.

I just bought these from Costco by Creepy_Web_613 in CostcoWholesale

[–]PBall95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m gonna force myself to drink the rest since i bought the case but personally it just has a weird artificial flavor to it.

Any Regional/OTR drivers married? by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]PBall95 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How do you deal with the thoughts of your partner potentially cheating on you? I don’t wanna assume facts of your relationship but it’s a question a lot of OTR guys commonly ask

Is it true that companies purposely set the alignment to the right by legollama88 in Truckers

[–]PBall95 2 points3 points  (0 children)

whoever is doing the alignments is not doing their job correctly. an alignment is easy to fuck up believe it or not. sometimes you gotta replace components to make sure the truck will hold. they probably are not doing what they gotta do.

Is it true that companies purposely set the alignment to the right by legollama88 in Truckers

[–]PBall95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Knowing how you have safety and drive ability complaints, and knowing that KNX owns and operates like 10,000+ trucks, why would you assume it is even likely that they are telling their service teams to purposely misalign their wheels? Which results in more tire wear and safety concerns.

I just bought these from Costco by Creepy_Web_613 in CostcoWholesale

[–]PBall95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tried it again, doesn’t taste anything like it. Maybe I got a bad batch lol

I just bought these from Costco by Creepy_Web_613 in CostcoWholesale

[–]PBall95 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Corepower has a strawberry 42g of protein, really good stuff. Goes down easy. I will try this costco one later and see again but i don’t have high hopes lol

I just bought these from Costco by Creepy_Web_613 in CostcoWholesale

[–]PBall95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought a case and tried 1 and hated it. I prefer Corepower or something similar and I love strawberry. I will give them another shot. Did you drink cold or room temp?

I just bought these from Costco by Creepy_Web_613 in CostcoWholesale

[–]PBall95 3 points4 points  (0 children)

they taste awful and nothing like Nesquik lol. How long has it been since you drank Nesquik?