Ha...ha....Thanks for the compliment, Brother.

I owe you. If you find yourself at the Mid America Trucking Show next March, a meal or two is on me. I plan to attend again.

I have been told military freight pays well. I have often thought about how to parlay my military experience and clearance into hauling military freight. That was one of the reasons I went to the MATS this year....Tri-State Motor Transit had recruiters there. Unfortunately, I went on Saturday and they had already left. Bummer.

Drive safe.

R/

Frat

 

I'm gonna hold you to that!

 

damn man i know yer busy and all but..........update, and add pic's!!!!!

 

I started out by going to AIT Phoenix in March 2008 and completed it July 1st with retirement ceremony July 5th (Talk about a long weekend, but fun). The school was a little expensive, but I had the help of TA (Tuition Assistance) with the cost. I took a couple of weeks off to visit with family and friends before going out on the road with May Trucking Company (MTC). The adventures at MTC has been good compare to some of the statements I have read on this site. All in all, my experiences in trucking is great and now I'm in the process of planning the next phase into my trucking career.

JAX

 

I will soon.

Just for everyone's information, what broncrider is referring to is that I traded in my 2001 Western Star for a 2006 Pete 379. I will post an update on it along with pics as soon as I get settled into it. Kind of a pain in the rear moving from one truck to another.

 

Cool. I too used the TA to help pay for my schooling. I have heard mixed reviews about May. If you're happy there and things are working, then that's all that matters right.

 

Nice....I cant wait to see 'em.

 

As the date gets closer, let me know what days you are gonna be there. Last year we drove over Friday and went Saturday. I am thinking we are gonna leave Thursday and attend Friday and Saturday, this year. I want to attend a few of the seminars they hold. I can, however, flex my schedule around yours if need be.....Leave is wonderful, aint it.....

Heck...if JAX can make it, we can have a CPO get together....LOL...the more the merrier.....


R/

Frat

 

:rofl: And to think, I've been looking for you and that Western Star.

 

Finally I have some free time to update. So where to start......

To make a long story short, I have been looking to upgrade my equipment and trade in my 2001 Western Star for some time now. When I bought the Star, it was not because that was the exact truck I wanted, but since it was my first truck I basically had to settle for what I could afford and what a lender would finance me for. I knew that eventually I would trade it in for something better.

I finally came across what I felt was a good deal and real close to what I wanted so I pulled the trigger. I found a 2006 Perterbilt 379 at Warner Truck Center in West Valley, UT. Here's some general info on the truck and pics below:

2006 Pete Ex. Hood
Maroon color with painted pin stripping (almost the same color as my Star but a little lighter. Would not be my first choice of color but it actually looks pretty good in person.)
CAT C-15
10 Speed (wish it had at least a 13, but oh well)
3:36 rears
265wb
70" with American Class interior
498k miles
Dual 135gal tanks
Dual power mirrors and window
Pioneer sound system with EQ, Sub woofer and remote


I bought it for 46K but I am financing 55k as they put 9k of what I owed on the Star onto it. Even at 55k I still feel it's a decent deal. I also decided to spend a little extra money and have custom decals made for the truck, VIN, DOT numbers, and Landstar logo.

I haven't pulled a load with it yet but with my empty trailer she rolls down the road smooth and it's turning radius is just as good if not better than my Star. I have always heard that they were rough rides and had crappy turning radius's but I don't see that.

Here are some pics. I took them with my cell phone and it was over cast out so they may not be the best quality. The logo is gold with silver leaf outlining and black shadowing.