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We had that engine in our first truck. It had 961,000 miles on it when we traded it in. Not sure when you should have the first adjustment done, but I have always tried to do the first one at 100,000, the second one at 500,000 and then every 500,000 after that. I would recommend contacting a...

My wife and I grabbed a cdl manual from the state and studied it until we felt comfortable enough to take our written test. Once we pasted those we had our learner’s permits. After that we used a friend’s truck to practice for the pre-trip inspection and the skills test. Unfortunately our friend...

Welcome aboard. Just remember this is equal parts lifestyle and job. At first it will seem overwhelming, but as you get the feel of things it will get better. Good luck and be safe out there. Sent from my iPhone using EO Forums

FedEx is rebranding their entire fleet. They are switching everyone to the FedEx Express color scheme. It seems like the change over is taking longer than I would of expected. Sent from my iPhone using EO Forums

As a general rule we do not park near cars while at a rest area. However, if we see that there aren’t any spots open on the truck side we will stop on the car side just long enough to run inside and use the rest room. Then we move on. Now that we have to use ELDs we plan out where we are going...

If you haven’t done so already i would recommend you purchase a copy of both of your Motor Vehicle Reports, and copies of both your background checks. Then you can see if they contain any mistakes. If you find any bogus info you can try and get it corrected before you apply to other carriers...

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FedEx is a good fit for a team operation. Not so much if you are running solo. However, since you are based in CA you may be able to just do short loads on the west coast. Do you have a tractor or a straight truck? Sent from my iPhone using EO Forums

This question is for owner/operators of CR & DR units. How many hours a month do you put on your refer unit? I understand that some months will be high and some months will be low. I am just looking for an average number so I can plan my maintenance program. Thanks in advance for your answers.

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I believe that engine is called the MBE 4000. That is a different matter entirely. While not as good of a choice as say a Series 60 engine from Detriot Diesel, I would much prefer it to the MBE 900. I have never owned one of the 4000's. My best friend had one in a Freightliner Columbia, and...

We had a Sterling Actera with a MBE 900. Ran it for a little over eight years. It had over 961,000 miles on it when we traded it for a new truck. You can count on going through an EGR valve and EGR cooler about every 18 months are so. We had to replace a head gasket once , and put two turbos...

I believe a claim can be made for up to two years after the delivery is completed. Sent from my iPhone using EO Forums

The letters represent the size and weight limits of various trucks. B unit = A cargo van with at least an 8.5 foot cargo bed and capable of hauling at least 2500 pounds. C unit = A straight truck with a legal sleeper, a cargo box at least 14 feet long, and capable of hauling at least 5000...