Recent content by vernon946

Before you start believing that the laptop with GPS is the only way to go, I am still using my Garmin Streetpilot that has served some 6 years. Right now am shopping for a newer unit and like the Garmin C330 so far. Vernon in C2197

And the good thing is with 9 years driving hydraulic brakes, I've never had my brakes go out. The other good things are they seem to last forever, stop quicker and generate no interest at weigh stations which makes the inspection really quick.

Mugg, if you will spend some time reading the archives here, I'm sure you will realize that the picture garman351 painted is only part of the story. A lot of us out here really enjoy this lifestyle and would have a hard time going back to a 9to5er. We find this is less stressful than our old...

It does seem to come and go in spurts. Sometimes we go a week without seeing another FedEx CC truck, then we find one sitting in some out-of-the-way spot, just when we get to thinking we're the only expeditor within a hundred miles. We have also been going to some new customers in places we had...

On the other hand, we took a run to WA only because it picked up early in the week and didn't deliver until Monday. We told FedEx CC we weren't ready for our first run under the new rules to be a long straight thru. Our runs after that, about 90% were over 800 and 25% over 1000. Based on this...

RE: o/o i do not have a problem >buying a st. truck,but just don't have down payment.they >want 10% down.i can get that but rather not use my house as >collateral.so,we will start out working for a o/o.but not >sure how to buy a truck if we like it.all my money will be >for bills and...

We team drive with FedEx Custom Critical and stay happy as pigs in a waller. They keep us busy with interesting freight and we have never had a conversation with anyone in payroll. I'm glad you didn't ask for complaints as we don't have any. Vernon in C2197

RE: Your belive this bunk? >why are YOU (I mean all conspiracy theorists) allowed to come here and post what you want? If they have been able to control the media for many many years, which means the government has God like abilities, Because when you have the radio and TV waves full of folks...

RE: I care. That's funny! I used to think of myself as mostly Republican until they started changing (or maybe I got smarter). Then I tried thinking of myself as a Democrat until I realized that dog won't hunt either. Now I'm just plain old independent and try to find some truth in the big 6...

Or maybe not. Florida work depends on many factors, such as whether you're running team, willing to deadhead to the pickup, what company you lease with, the day of the week, and the luck of the draw. Over the years with FedEx, we have taken loads there and taken loads out all but two times...

RE: I care. HDL, nice series of posts. You had some good information there, and I'm glad someone is paying attention. I wish the "I don't care" posters were paying better attention to the world besides Rush Limbaugh, as I do not agree that uncaring Americans are a worthwhile solution to the...

Since you'll need at least a CDL class C to work in this field and you hope to run team with someone, I would suggest starting out in a C unit. Most I have seen are hydraulic brake so a C class CDL is all you need, and they are more comfortable than sharing a cargo van with another person...

RE: teaming a >Are teams in a "C" unit something that you see? occasionally? ever? My wife and I have been running a C unit since 1997. We have occasionally seen C units running single, although we see more D units running single. We have always had a sleeper 70" or more, so that puts the...

<how many use a bypass filter system on their 3126 We added the Filtration Solutions bypass filter to our CAT 3126 over 3 years ago. We also add 1/2 gal of Lucas on each oil change and also use 1 gallon of synthetic in the blend. So far at 415k, the engine still runs strong (for a CAT) with no...

Sawbones, the truck in New Port Richie, go ahead and look at it, although it won't be there much longer. Call me at 434-846-0605 if you need assistance. For help with understanding air brakes, goto Google and enter the words "truck air brakes" in the search line. Links will pop up from all over...