Some pics of loads from my recent trip.

[Preacher]

My rig with a tarped vinyl siding load
http://truckstopusa.expediterworld.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10005/normal_IMG_0510%7E0.jpg

http://truckstopusa.expediterworld.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10005/normal_IMG_0507.jpg

http://truckstopusa.expediterworld.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10005/normal_IMG_0506.jpg

Dropping a new yard ramp at ABF in Worcester, MA

http://truckstopusa.expediterworld.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10005/normal_IMG_0512.jpg

Hey Preach!!!...How much weight can you pull with that PU......?

[Preacher]

I will not pull any load over 18,000 lbs. combined load and trailer weight. My trailer weighs 6300 lbs. That means I will not take any load over 11,700lbs. (realistically 12,000 lbs.) By the way, that vinyl siding load weighed 11,000 lbs. The yard ramp weighed 3300 lbs. and I hauled two of them piggy-backed from MI to CT and MA.

[Foxfire]

Well, Preacher, look at the bright side here................ When you finally get all of the break downs over and get to trucking, you will basically have a brand new truck! :D

[Preacher]

I keep telling myself that! Compared to the cost of a new 1-ton truck I still only have around $15,000 in my truck after all the repairs I've made. There are no guarantees that a new truck wont break down either. I had a friend with an `05 Chevy 1-ton break down for several days. I am, however, considering buying a full size tractor.