Don't know the laws in other states, but I know in ND a farmer can drive a semi within 150 miles of his/her farm without a CDL. As a member of the family, even though I'm an AZ resident I can run Dad's trucks within 150 miles of the family farm without a CDL.
I was not aware that there were states that you needed a permit to buy diesel fuel... wow.
On the original topic, an old 2-ton truck can be an expensive thing to keep up. Dad bought an 81 Chevy C70 with a lift tag axle for a fair price a couple years back with a fresh overhaul on the engine and transmission, plus new tires all around. In the last year it has cost around $7k to go through the brake system... but it's still cheaper than a semi, and the women are able to drive it.
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