Why did I buy a single axle sleeper?!

In this video, I give a brief walk around and explanation of why Vetway Transportation Co. purchased a single axle sleeper truck.

[@cintroberts6614]

The Dodge can tow all of that weight but it won't do it for very long. The freightliner will last a lot longer.

[@MatthewFerguson-c6l]

Do you think a low profile 4 car hauler can make some money with a similar truck ? Love the videos keep em coming big dog !!!

[@vetwaytransportation]

Definitely! And will pull it like it’s nothing. I appreciate the support 💪🏽👑

[@smsjr36]

Nice! At least you have the option of adding another axle

[@abmtz8537]

What are you averaging on fuel economy empty and loaded?

[@vetwaytransportation]

Loaded I’m averaging 7 mpg.. Because I’m local I don’t ever drive enough miles empty to get an average.

[@dustyroads834]

You want that front axle loaded like it was for when the roads get snow covered. Nothing worst than a light steer axle when it’s slippery out. Good choice on the single. A lot of advantages and fuel economy is a big one.

[@vetwaytransportation]

Golden advice! Thank you for that! 🫡

[@Reloadeez]

Been running a single axle MV with a sliding fifth wheel and a custom 48 foot lightweight flatbed for a while. Trailer has 3 independent sliding axles all with lift. My tare weight with full fuel for tractor and trailer is only 24,000 pounds. With all three trailer axles down at 72 inch spacing I can run 77,000 pounds gross, giving me 53,00 pounds of load carry capacity. With middle axle lifted in 10 foot spread axle spacing I can do 48,000 pounds load capacity. Running with front or back axle lifted in tandem setup I can do 42,000 pounds of load capacity. Not going back to tandem axle tractor.

[@vetwaytransportation]

That’s dope! Sounds like the trailer axles gives you a lot of room to redistribute weight if needed.

[@johnkries8189]

Looks like you made a good buy.

[@nathancockfield5477]

Looking to start hot shot…. Best route in ur opinion.. freight or car haul. Salute to You as well King💪🏾

[@vetwaytransportation]

I appreciate it fam. I honestly know nothing about freight as I’ve only ever done cars. I also run local in the Memphis Tn area so I’m not sure on any lanes for cars either. I used to run different areas like Ga and Arkansas when I started but there’s never enough in those lanes to fill my truck so I stay local with my direct customers I have.

[@al-mubdizahir8704]

I bought a single axle day cab in GA. I didn't know at what weight I needed to register the truck but since I see your scale ticket that gives me somewhat of an idea

[@brianosterhoudt8973]

Hi Franklin, located your channel doing research to do CDL HOTSHOT with a single axle sleeper. Congratulations on your success!! I was hoping you would tell me how many miles was on your tractor when you bought her? I was a service mechanic for 2 years on the double axle Freightliner sleeper. Great tractors and easy to service.

[@vetwaytransportation]

Hi there thanks for the comment. It had 460K on the clock when I got it. It’s been a year now and it’s at 587k still running strong.

[@stevejoramo8013]

It was leased by YRC, it was owned by either Ryder or Penske.

[@vetwaytransportation]

You are right. I bought from Ryder. Thanks for the correction.

[@markbroad119]

Glad you got rid of that Intertrashinal

[@myvizn8387]

Nice truck and excellent presentation !!

[@vetwaytransportation]

Thank you 👑

[@jameshassel5838]

Try to keep your steering, 10.000 or less. More you go over 10 the more your steering tires will where.

[@vetwaytransportation]

Noted 🫡

[@Bharatsharmanews]

How is Max 6 doing behind semi.

[@vetwaytransportation]

It’s doing well. Just hit my one year anniversary with it.

[@Bharatsharmanews]

@@vetwaytransportation Thanks for information, I have day cab with wedge 4 just want to upgrade with mini 5 or max 6

[@vetwaytransportation]

What type of truck?

[@Bharatsharmanews]

@@vetwaytransportation freightliner day cab single axle

[@keishawnmcdonald8065]

Solid truck man! Overall, I think you did great! You bought something ideal for you and your business goals. Honestly, I think it’s going to last you a long time because she’s not under any strain handling that weight.

[@mojo9696]

Smart move, and freight companies serviced their equipment regularly,

[@Gabriel-rr5vb]

Keep up the good work.

[@vetwaytransportation]

I appreciate it 🫡👑

[@comradebismarck]

Who wants to drive a manual anyway. automatic all the way.

[@vetwaytransportation]

Manuals are fun to drive but for business I like to keep things as easy as possible. Also studies show that automatics save more on fuel.

[@ayomarco]

Longer hauling videos?

[@vetwaytransportation]

Thanks for inquiring.. coming soon my friend 🫡

[@GeorgeMeade-e2k]

Keep going

[@vetwaytransportation]

For surely fam 💯🫡👑

[@jeremyjohnson4707]

Thanks, cause I'm looking 4 1 and they r hard to find . A good 1 anyway.

[@vetwaytransportation]

Check truck paper website and commercial truck trader

[@Scorpio2092]

Lookin good!!!

[@vetwaytransportation]

I appreciate it! 🫡👑

[@craigcricket7932]

Smart man. Thank you.

[@vetwaytransportation]

I appreciate it. Thanks for tuning in 🫡

[@craigcricket7932]

Your welcome. I retired from YRC in 2018. Haven't looked back. I bought a Kaufman 50+6 -4 car last week. I'm exploring truck options. I like your idea.

[@vetwaytransportation]

@@craigcricket7932 congratulations on your new venture. I feel like the bigger trucks are the way to go if you’re serious about it. They’re a lot better built for what we do vs the 1 ton pickups.

[@hiltonray4461]

Nice truck!

[@vetwaytransportation]

Thanks!

[@davidgainey3448]

It is not a single axle. It is a two axle. If you look at the specs it will tell you a two axle. Still a nice truck. Steer axle, 1. Drive axle, 2.

[@vetwaytransportation]

Thank you for the compliment and you are correct. However; in the truck world trucks with one rear axle are referred to as single axle trucks. Trucks with two rear axles are referred to as tandem axle trucks. 🫡

[@davidgainey3448]

@@vetwaytransportation it's always been two axle in the 43 years I've been in one and the 18 years prior growing up in one they were always called 2 axles. However, I have heard them called single axles all my life. I was just picking with you a little bit. All in fun.

[@JonathanWilcox-jg3kr]

Do need a class a or b

[@Merkyaself1917]

A

[@vetwaytransportation]

Class A my friend