A Couple Questions

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Britton R.'s Comment
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I've came up with a few more questions for you guys.

1. Does driving with the windows down have much effect on gas mileage. I know a lot of companies keep a tight reign on mileage but on a nice day somtimes I like the windows down.

2. If you plan on being on the road a lot where would you have something shipped if you ordered online. For example buying a gps or cb for the truck on amazon. Would you have it shipped to your permanent address and just get it when you can or are there other options like shipping to a terminal or something? Would it just be easier o pay a bit more at a truck stop to have it in hand?

3. What is a good size for a tv in a truck? I hav a 32" and I think it would be a bit too large to have especially in a company truck that I can't modify. I've been selling quite a bit of my stuff off via craigslist (made over $300 so far) and think I may try to sell my tv as well and get a smaller one down the road.

4. Do you need an endorsement to haul livestock?

5. How would one go about getting into some of the more niche areas of driving such as for events like hauling stuff for concerts, nascars, or stuff for sports broadcasts like an espn satellite truck? Any ideas?

Terminal:

A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.

crazy rebel's Comment
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Window down has a very small effect ,I run with mine down and hit 6.7 mpg with window up its 6.8 not much of a difference. I still hit the bonus every quarter.

mailing ur better off having it sent to ur physical address

NASCAR and such ya need bout 6 yrs or and diesel mechanics degree for ya work on ur own truck.

ya need a livestock permit/endorsement its basically a paper stating ya went through training on how to haul the livestock and its one per species of animal,meaning ya need to do the training for each species ur goin to haul.

crazy rebel's Comment
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With NASCAR I meant otr dang auto correct

OTR:

Over The Road

OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.

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