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I work with a network of independent trucking co's one of the guys is out of Florida and regularly makes runs up the east coast. it looks like you are willing to go get it yourself, but depending on your flexibility he may be able to bring it to you cheaper than your 2-way fuel, at least save...

RE: Re: RE: M37 Value in your opinion I hope I don't get in trouble for hijacking here, but... I saw one of these the other day while I was driving, I have seen it there before and think it is for sale, it is (desert?) tan and looks (from the road) to be in pretty good shape. (it is at a shade...

SteelSoldiers.... Invading a neighborhood near you. SteelSoldiers.... Been stuck lately? I haven't... SteelSoldiers.... Know your friendly neighborhood tactical team... SteelSoldiers.... No Green, No Peace... Know Green, Know Peace! Just a few thoughts. I was a little thrown by the "what...

Cant miss that distinctive sound!!! That'll wake you up in the morning!! (not to mention the neighbors, even the dead dog buried in the back yard!!! It is very effective though, as long as you remember to drain the water from the reservoir often... otherwise that cold morning start still...

Awesome! I wish I could find a deal like that! I had a 1977 J-20 that I picked up for $500 years ago, stupidly I let my brother take it, and alas i have never seen it again! I think I want a 715 next! if anyone runs across one cheap to free, let me know! (and I just went through Bastrop the...

I hope the 14 days in the hospital were unrelated to the deuce.... otherwise wife and neighbors will be really hard to convert! Hope all is well now. I dont have any mvs yet, but my neighbors dont complain about my rig, so I might be ok when i do get one! Laterz, Gator

As stated many times here, every state has its own requirements and licenses. but in short, if you are over 26,000lbs your standard operators license is not enough! also if your vehicle has air brakes, you will need the air brakes endorsement. I don't know about the military semis, but standard...

Thanks for the welcome! I'm not sure how active I will be here ( until I am working on one of my own toys of course) but I found this forum interesting, and since I had such a good introduction already! I figured I may as well join up! Happy Trucking, Gator

Yes! Some states have different licenses that are non-commercial for driving large vehicles. I'm sorry for the generalization, I was simply pointing out that a regular operators license may not be sufficient for some of these vehicles. Trying to keep you guys out of trouble with the DOT...

As long as you are not using it in a "For Hire" application you should not have any problem with the scales. The definition of a "Commercial Vehicle" by the FMCSA is any vehicle used in a "for hire" application that weighs more than 10,000 lbs. There is a quick excersize on the FMCSA website...

Hello to everyone. I did not find an "Introduction" thread where new members are required to post to introduce themselves, so I figured that this was as good a place as any since this thread has basically introduced me already. (if there is a thread for that please inform me and I will gladly...