What do you think?
#12
04-16-2008, 02:02 PM
The shifting is easy. The bottom 5 shift just like a 9 or 10 speed. Then you flip the forward air switch and jump to sixth (just like a 9 speed.) from there, 6 to 7 is an air shift using the side thumb button, 7 to 8 is a standard shift, 8-9 is an air shift and so on.
As to the 1099, I'm sure you already know this, but save every single receipt. A lot of people shy away from 1099 jobs, but with all the receipts and the right accountant you can come out as well or better. Yes, you have to pony up both sides of the SS tax at the end of the year. But, as an independent contractor you are essentially a business (a sole proprietorship) so you have a lot more opportunities for tax deductions. A good account can stretch that fact for every penny.
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#13
04-16-2008, 02:34 PM
Originally Posted by jedfxg
colts fan..."i would rather deliver propane cylinders and be home everyday
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#15
04-16-2008, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Chasing Daylight
Could be a good paying gig, if you're willing to play the game. I could be wrong, but my hunch is his guys run completely legal... on paper. I've never seen a 5 truck reefer fleet that wasn't stright up outlaw. Get used to those loose leaf log books.
 Also get used to multiple picks, multiple drops and plenty of grocery warehouses. Not to many small reefer fleets that don't haul garbage (produce.) It takes a special breed to play the produce game, you'll either love it or hate it? "Cluck Cluck Chicken Truck!" flying through the truckstop at no less than 30-35 mph with the jakes singin'. Then set the brakes on party row with the engine in high-rev, marker lights lit, and kicker on high..."Where's all the Baby Dolls, c'mon back?" Whoop, whoop! Outta my way, I'm rollin' to LA. I need a back door, so let's GO! :lol:
#16
04-16-2008, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by sbatson
Ok the 9 speed I drove went like this reverse(low and high) low low 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Flip 5th 6 th 7th 8th and 9 switched buy its self in 8 th gear if that makes since.
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#17
04-16-2008, 04:15 PM
Originally Posted by Colts Fan
Originally Posted by jedfxg
colts fan..."i would rather deliver propane cylinders and be home everyday
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#18
04-16-2008, 04:30 PM
Originally Posted by LeBron James
Originally Posted by Chasing Daylight
Could be a good paying gig, if you're willing to play the game. I could be wrong, but my hunch is his guys run completely legal... on paper. I've never seen a 5 truck reefer fleet that wasn't stright up outlaw. Get used to those loose leaf log books.
Also get used to multiple picks, multiple drops and plenty of grocery warehouses. Not to many small reefer fleets that don't haul garbage (produce.) It takes a special breed to play the produce game, you'll either love it or hate it? "Cluck Cluck Chicken Truck!" flying through the truckstop at no less than 30-35 mph with the jakes singin'. Then set the brakes on party row with the engine in high-rev, marker lights lit, and kicker on high..."Where's all the Baby Dolls, c'mon back?" Whoop, whoop! Outta my way, I'm rollin' to LA. I need a back door, so let's GO! :lol: 10-4 good buddy, man that sounds like the good ol day's where do I sign up...........just wish I could have my cake & eat it too...... give me .46cent per mile...a triple digit truck and couple extra log books.... shot out those parking lights and invite the lot lizards back to party roll... Whoop, Whoop!
#19
04-16-2008, 05:04 PM
Ok lets see if I got it 1st, 2nd, 3rd,4th, flip (hi low) 5th,split, 6th, split, 7th, split, 8th, split,and split again (last gear)? So 1,2,3,4, hi,5/6, 7/8, 9/10, 11/12 and 13 would be on the same gear set as 11/12?
#20
04-16-2008, 05:16 PM
Low Side( Range Selector Down)
R 2 4 1 3 5 High Side( Range Selector Up) Button Shift( button forward/back) R [ 7/6] [11/10] [ 9/8 ] [13/12] The range selector works like any standard 10 speed/ then the high side (with the range selector staying in the up position) works with a button shift ( like a 2speed axle- just like the Super-10) all you do is break torque with the accel pedal then change the gear with the button- re-sync with the rpm. anyone who can drive a super-ten can drive a 13 or 18 anyone who can drive a 13 or 18 can drive a super ten |
