Vegas Teacher Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 Don't need any more of a reply beyond yes me......... Just curious how many people out there bought a semi without ever driving or owning one before, and were not professional drivers. You can P.M. me if you are worried your insurance agent is cyber stalking you. I am trying to figure out if I am in the minority or the majority of people on the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 YES Figured out long ago, that if I can start it, I can operate it. Boats, Cars, Heavy equipment, etc. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 Yep, I blame Alie and Jim:) 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 19 hours ago, Parrformance said: Yep, I blame Alie and Jim:) LOL.... Thanks...... I think..... Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtgeodog Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 34 minutes ago, Alie&Jim's Carrilite said: LOL.... Thanks...... I think..... Your welcome, for sure! Thank you, sure beats the one ton 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 Used to drive fire trucks for a hobby and inmate transport buses for a living, early in the career....an HDT wasn't that big a jump. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaHunter Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 Drove a 57 passenger bus in to NYC for all the people commuting. Chris . Sandpiper 379 FLOK, Volvo 2012 730. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 26 minutes ago, PaHunter said: Drove a 57 passenger bus in to NYC for all the people commuting. Your nuts! Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 Farm kid. Small jump. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Rod Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 48 minutes ago, Darryl&Rita said: Farm kid. Small jump. True dat. Any real farm kid can jump in and operate anything with (or without) wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance A Lott Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Hot Rod said: True dat. Any real farm kid can jump in and operate anything with (or without) wheels. Me too, the drivers Ed teacher couldn't believe how I could back. My only farm regret was we didn't have any four wheel wagons. I can get it there but it ain't purity. Diving the Volvo the first time was easy compared to the school bus (it didn't have 77 distractions). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 I had never owned my own before my current one. I had driven one on the road from the cattle auction back to my uncle’s ranch once years ago and grew up driving all kinds of machinery and equipment on the ranch. 2000 Kenworth T2000 w/ Cummins N14 and autoshift 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage)My First Solar Install ThreadMy Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the buildMy MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallow Draft Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Yes..... I bought it in Phoenix and the next day I drove it back to Canada. 1800 miles. First time driving a HDT and first time importing a vehicle into Canada. I didn't have the air endorsement yet and I knew that could have been an issue in Alberta. That was 8 years ago and many air leaks and minor repairs. 2004 Volvo 630, Freedomline, Rear view camera, Max Brake, Jackalopee, 38 ft 4 horse LQ Platinum, 40ft Jayco Talon toy hauler Http:/www.flickr.com/photos/shallow_draft/ Https://flic.kr/p/fqhyAN You are not lost if you don't care where you are!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buscrusher Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 4 hours ago, PaHunter said: Drove a 57 passenger bus in to NYC for all the people commuting. Drove 30 years for a company that transported commuters in and out of Seattle. Seat capacities ranged from 40 to 84, plus standees. Not at all odd to have upwards of 100 on the 60 passenger models during rush hour. I don't have a rig yet, but I haven't given up on the dream yet. I have driven a class 8 truck a couple of times. DougFrequent "lurker"Occasional posterFirst step towards the RV setup complete: 1 smart car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblr Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Never owned my own until I bought but did drive for UPS for 32 years, everything from the little trucks that delivered to your house to the doubles up and down the highway, even yard trucks so backing was and still is easy for me. 2017 River Stone Legacy 38MB 2001 T2000 Kenworth 2009 Smart Passion ET Junior hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 I am a farm kid. Drove my first truck before I could reach the peddles all the way. 1947 Chevy grain truck. Just driving across the field. Farmer, Trucker, Equipment operator, Mechanic Quando omni flunkus moritati-When all else fails, play dead I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Yes. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad & Jacolyn Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Yes. But I'm also a farm kid and was driving stuff since I was 8. Also did a tour in the Navy Seabees so I have played with lots of things. It was not a big leap. Brad Brad and Jacolyn Tucker the Wonder dog and Brynn the Norfolk Terrier 2009 Smart "Joy" 2004 VNL630 "Vonda the Volvo" 2008 Hitch Hiker 35 CK Champagne Edition VED12 465 HP, Freedomline, 3.73 ratio, WB 218" Fulltiming and loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar274 Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Yes... but all kinds of farm vehicles and dump trucks Bob&Kay 2012 VNL730 I Shift D13 2.47 ratio 2018 Mobile Suites 40 kssb4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaway parents Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Yes Learned how to drive simis hauling oxygen and acetylene bottles 35 years ago Since then dump trucks and trucks hauling heavy equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Yes. However, I have operated almost everything that can be propelled by internal combustion, wheels, tracks, floats or wings. Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Drove and worked on them WAY back in my younger days and have operated and fixed a lot of different equipment over the years. If it has wheels or tracks, I can make it go. If it floats, I can probably figure out a way to sink it. 2017 Kenworth T6802015 DRV 38RSSA Elite Suites2016 Smart Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Yes, in the Air Force. Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Read Teacher’s OP carefully students "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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