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Sleepydog: Here is a little info for you if you are still looking for a drop axle. Check out the dump truck sites, truck salvage places, and related repair shops in the Michigan area. Michigan trucks run up to fifteen or more axles. More than half of them being drop axles. When I was...

Hello: Re: Improper / Unusual Tire Wear Did you ever correct this problem. I have been tackling this problem for a year now. I run Michelins on front and it gets rather expensive at 430.00 a tire. This is what I have been told and observed: The wear pattern on my tire has been refered to as...

Panther II Management: I am very concerned about the semi-recent recruiting campaign that Panther II has implemented. It would appear to be at a rate of 45-50 trucks per month for the past several months. Their two per week classes have been at full capacity. *We all remember what happened...

What kind of $$$ per week are you averaging with Tri-State. :o

Also longer than 100 miles, is the stretch on I-10 from the Florida state line to Tallahassee seems like it goes on forever. That part of the highway has seams in it that are timed just right to make your rear tires slap that pavement...

Hello Weave: Did you ever make a decision on the Optimized Idle vs. generator? I am curious, as I am in the same position and would like to hear your input. I contacted Freightliner, many Century Class / Columbia's already have it installed. Apparently it is not obvious as you use the existing...

Well, after expressing my opinion on the down falls of a roll-up door, I ended up buying another one???? Oh, Thanks for the new perspective jwmeyer...

GEO: Please email me a telephone number by Thur (morning pref)... [email protected]

I had a roll up door on my last truck. The only benefit that I ever liked was that I could back up to a dock without having to get out of the truck and open the doors. One small benefit when it's pouring rain. A forklift did hit the top of mine and dented it pretty good. From then on the paint...

RE: HOW TO GET AN OLDER Something to keep in mind before you buy; the class 8 trucks have a longer life spand. Therefore the expedite companys allow you to keep one leased on for longer periods of time. I believe that the standard for class 7 is around five (5) years and the standard for class...

I ran with FedEx CC with a class 8 D unit and semi-recently sold it. I miss the road and would like to get out there again. I am very interested in obtaining information on expediting using a cargo van and a "C" Unit. I am considering running as a team. I will appreciate any...

Thanks for the tip on the Sprinter. Have you found the pulling power under load to be satisfactory? Also, what about the mileage, does it get 22-25 mpg in the real world? Thanks,

In the past 13 days running, I have spent 6 days at two different truck stops. You talk about going stir crazy. To add to the frustration, we had to run the truck all six days, 24 hrs a day, as we were in 18-25 degree weather. I hope FedEx CC picks up soon...