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Hey, I just read this post & I had to respond. I started when it was Roadway Package Co. August 1990. Worked till November 1996. Was an "Independent Contractor". Was threatened with termination due to being out because of death of my father-in law. Iwas threatened with termination after this...

HEY, Glad you didn't have no more than a sensor. I've learned with mine tha just about anytime that little yellow light comes on it's electrical aka a sensor. If yours also seems to loose power on a hill it could be the injection pump. Mine done that. Also have you checked out any local...

RE: Double Eagle Hey, If your looking for a used sleeper, there is a guy out west of London,Ky.I had his card,but I can't find it. He's about 10-12 miles out on the right west of exit 41. When I went by he had about 4 used Pete" 63" sleepers. He was aking $1000.00 for each, but I figure CASH...

RE: homepage article on oil additives Hey, I use Howe's Meaner Power Kleaner. I see a marked improvment with every use of it.Engine runs smoother & MPG's Increase significantly. I also use Lucas oil additive. I see 5-7 p.s.i. increase & oil's samples come out good. Jimmy

Hey. I hope this helps.I used to go to a couple of Nascar shops in the early 80's. Saw people at the old Gatorade shops polish aluminum then wipe it down with flour. I don't know if it was plain or self-rising. Sprinkle on wipe off. Took out black & swirls...

Hey, This could be one of the better post's on this forum. Maybe some one could get a C-B shop to come on line & give tips or advice. Now my 2 cents worth. Like my C-B man said to me "Do you want to just stay on 19 or you want to go higher?" How much money do you want to spend? Mine was...

Hey, Remember when I ran Airborne Express shuttle that a husband-wife team came in from Ohio everyother night with 3 cats in their FLD...Funny watching those cats looking at me from the dash...LOL Have a good one Jimmy

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to Everyone, Weird Loads,Good subject!!!!......LOL 1.Just finished this one the other week.Took used food prep tables to homes of executives of a world famous doughnut company.Had special instructions on where to leave each one of them & the guy who shipped them...

Hey, Broompilot, I read your post & couldn't agree with you more!!! How often do you smell their brakes coming of that little hill. I don't have a "jake" but I use engine compression to slow me down, sometime too much about mile marker 3. Now this is just jimmy's opinion & ya'all know what...

Hey, I saw this posting & HAD to reply. Yes the Detroiter charges or you by their fuel, But it's the only T/S that i'm not worried if my wife & daughter are with me for them to go thru the lot at night by them selves!!!I guess those of you that run northeast can tell more about T/S that charge...

Hey, MY 2 cents worth.I've seen batteries last up to 5 years from date of purchase. BUT they are subject like anything else on a truck to heat cold & mainly Vibration which is usallly there downfall. Lead being knocked loose off the plates inside & accumalting in the bottom of the battery &...

Hey, Rich everyone gave you good advice. Now here's mine. Have someone check each battery individually with a battery checker. Load it once then wait 30-45 seconds then hit it again. Repeat this at least 4-5 times. If one of them drops signifantly in voltage THAT could be you problem!!! Mine was...

Hey ya'all, Well problem with truck is fixed! All it took was a injection pump!!! I kept having problems that I posted about & last rip to Orlando kept me worrying if I'd get back home. After taking my truck to Battleground Tire & Wrecker Service in Burlington,NC ( they are a Cummins authorized...

Hey, I read baout you ISB problems & wondered if mine was the ssame thing. Sometimes when climbing hill check-engine light comes on & engine loses power. Then light goes off & everything is fine.....till it does it again!!!! Also it doesn't save the code so local cummins has been no...

Hey, Scott you said everything that had to be said .You were very correct on it. Since you & I were contractors with them we have a greater insight into what went on with that company. Like you said bad the courts had to get involved but sometimes that is the last resort...

Hey, You might want to check out a Truck Pro truck parts store if you have one near you.They are carrying the Spicer & most other brands now & can have you one in a few days if not in stock.They might be easiest & cheapest way to go. Jimmy

Hey, I just read these postings.I know this will not really effect the expiditing business per se,but it's good to see that things are being rectified with that particular company. I was with them for almost 10 years & their business practices led me into expiditing. What a breath of fresh air &...

Hey ya'all, Back again. Slow day.Romoore 245 glad to hear you will be back soon . Dave yes I get a lot of questions too from a lot of 18 wheelers about my "Little Truck". Maybe it's me with a bad case of paranoria, I don't know but seems like lately I've had more bad experinces with the big...

I thought I would post this in after reading Romoore 245's post on getting into expediting. Do any of you folks in the "Little Trucks" ever felt like your the poor relation to the big trucks out there?What I am trying to get at is that some of these so-called "professional" 18 wheel drivers veiw...

This is one of the best postings I have seen on here in a while.Everyone who replied really added some insight to this one & every one who goes to this forum on E-O ought to read it! Now my input. Called up on back haul "hey you want to run down to Mobile Al?" Picked up in Winston -Salem ,NC 1...