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    2002 International's

    Anyone else having any major electrical problems, or brake problems? Also, what about excessive oil in the air tank? And, what kind of responses are you getting from your dealership?
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    The Gizmo - REVEALED!

    I like Teacel's idea. I think I'll have to buy one just to convert it to a washer fluid filler upper. Especially with all the calcium cloride they're using. And with deciding what to fill it with, does urine freeze?
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    How much is too much?

    Well, I'd have to say much of the issue is with individual stations. I fueled in Akron, OH the other day at $1.639, all of the turnpike service plaza's in OH and PA were at $1.689 (and I usually expect them to be high), then I passed a stop on I-70 in PA with no near-by competitor who posted...
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    What options are well worth the money?

    Hey Truckertim. I'm running a 2002 International 4300 with the DT466 and a 6 speed Fuller. Have had some problems with the electrical system in the redesign, and some hydrolic brake problems, as well as an issue with a lot of oil getting into the air system. Over all though, the DT466 is a...
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    Truck Talk

    Yeah, this forum was probably long overdue. Good thinkin' guys!
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    Anyone running Sterling with MBE900?

    Hey Weave, BEWARE of the new International. My company bought 2 this year (put them in service Feb and Mar '02). We are experiencing major electrical problems, alignment/front end problems, and brake problems with them. (In defense, they have hydrolic brakes, UGH!). Talked to some guys at...
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    Roll up to Swing doors

    You're right, the dock guys DO have to slow down.........it's great for the body mounts. As for lube, a good coat of a spray lithium works well, and should last 3 months or more (I open and close mine 12 to 14 times a day). As for the grungy strap, tuck it inside when you close the door. I've...
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    Spell Check

    Bumper stickers? For EO? I have access to a little over 2000 trucks I can put them on ;-)
  9. J

    NEED INFO ON LANDSTAR

    Well, how many of you guys were in the service? Remember the RECRUITER that signed you up there? I think that says it all.:P
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    Other T/A GM problems!!

    Well, I fuel regularly at one small truck stop. They give me a decent discount (about 8 cents a gallon), and treat everyone well. $50.00 in fuel gets you 72 hours of parking with no problem as well. If anyone would be interested in sending me info on the GOOD places that they fuel, with details...
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    sell or trade??

    You might be better off with a box swap if you cut out the middle man. I'm sure there are others, but Kidron Body Co. out of Kidron, Ohio has installation on site at their manufacturing facility. You can spec the box and reefer from them, deliver the truck when the body is done, and be back at...
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    CDL Requirement

    I'm not so sure about the "law" aspect, the company I drive for now doesn't seem to see it that way, nor the police on the few occasions I've been stopped in the truck. But the insurance thing could be, as we are a self insured carrier. The haz-mat makes the most sense though.
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    Many Questions

    Afternoon Folks, A quick bit of info about me: I currently run a 26,000# 24' box for an a distribution center out of Akron, Ohio delivering to company stores in PA. I'm just beginning to give some thought to this whole owner/op expedite thing. I think I'd like to start out with...
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    CDL Requirement

    Why is it that the expediting company's require a CDL if the truck you want to use doen't require it?
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    So, How's Business?

    Oh, incidentally Teacel, I my last stop is Pitt, and one day a week I pick up from a vendor in your neighborhood, over at Star Stainless.
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    So, How's Business?

    Well, I deliver to company stores. Arriving at most of them before they open, I do have to unload, but it's usually just a pallet or two. I deliver 11 stores a day, and usually put in 13 or 14 hours. The only thing I dislike is the extreme boredom, my day is exactly the same every day, no variety.
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    So, How's Business?

    Does this mean that I should keep my 40k a year and 4 day work week? You guys make it sound like a starvation industry.
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    No Expediter is an Island

    Well guys, I run straight truck, but am not yet an expediter. It's the drivers out there that have drummed my interest, always friendly or helpful. The only bad attitude I get usually comes from the guy sittin' on 5 axles. I've talked to a few of you guys here and there, and am always...
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    Just out of high school

    Hey wild bill, whats this about air conditioning? LOL, I just got discharged from the reserve and don't remember a/c, unless you count rolling down windows. But it is good advice, even if he doesn't want to go active, an 8 week basic and 5 week drivers course with the whole weekend a month and...
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    Cell phones service and pagers

    I'd have to agree with Searge, I've had great luck with the Sprint PCS system.
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