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If you guys ever get the chance, don't hesitate, go out and test drive the line of trucks that Volvo is putting out. I drove a fellow drivers Volvo 780 that he had with all the options available and I didn't want to get out of the drivers seat. I've driven the 770 for an owner, but the new 780...

I've been thinking long and hard about GM's problems. Back in the day before the 1980's GM put out big gas guzzling cars and trucks which were all pretty much reliable, running strong and still in one piece long after the vehicle was paid off. There was no need for warranty on a Cadillac Coupe...

Thanks for the info Terry and Rene I really appreciate it.

I've been real curious about this division of FedEx. Does anyone know of any owners looking for drivers for Passport Auto, and how much money can be made doing this.

I remember seeing a flat bed expediter truck once in Michigan. It was a curtain side straight truck. I always wondered how busy those drivers were and how much money could be made hauling expedited flat bed loads.

The Flying J in Dade City is a crappy one, I usually go to the J just a few miles east off of I-4 when you get on it from I-75. It's newer and is really nice.

T/A's fuel is more expensive because it has an additive in it called "Supersovent #789654321". This additive prevents breakdowns, fuel gelling, costly speeding tickets, engine overhauls, and so much more. I've been using it for one year now and have never had to have my engine rebuilt yet. You...

Yea but then they might want to touch me or shake my hand.

Probably, or because I stopped using Flying J Diesel.

The punchline on that cartoon was as weak as Flying J Diesel.

Running I-70 is one of the best experiences you'll ever have, coming out of Denver on a beautiful sunny day will not only take your breath away(hehehe) but will make you want to pull over and take pictures. Just make sure you have a full tank of gas or fuel, your breaks are in working order and...

I don't think I was discouraging either. When I first started in this business I was given some great advice from other drivers and was told that there were going to be good weeks and bad weeks so save as much as you can when the money is flowing in and don't spend too much when things slow...

HondaKing you sound like the typical newbie starting out. Not to bust your bubble but Panter and some of these other outfits always give their new contratctors a lot of runs their first and second week out. It's good to hear that you like what you've seen so far and started off on the right...

RE: I Need Power! What's the Best Way? 120 Volt Ty I drove a truck for an owner that had a 2000 watt inverter wired to three deep cycle batteries, they worked just fine powering the whole truck tv, refrigerator, satellite dish, laptop, cellphone, etc. with the engine off. I would be able to...

I had(too lazy to do it myself) my truck washed, polished, and waxed to test out this theory of yours frisco, and I have to say that it works. I would usually get 8-10 mpg but after the wax job(hehehe) I'm not getting 45-55 mpg, its like I'm driving a Honda Hybrid, but I'm not. I've been from...

I was almost sure the barrier would loose, boy was I wrong.

As if the high price of fuel wasn't hurting us enough now you have the biggest truckstops trying to nickel and dime us for more money than they should. I used to transport diesel fuel when I worked for a fleet fueling company and I would pick up the fuel from the racks at the Shell terminal. To...

I agree with Rich, the Cummins engine is a better power plant over the CAT, from hp, reliability, and resale value.

I'm not gonna go into any details or else I'm gonna gross you guys out, but be careful when eating at those truckstop buffets. I've noticed a lot of drivers leaving the restrooms without washing thier hands and smelling like they could use a bath only to head straight for the truckstop dinning...

I have to agree with what rode2rouen said, you bare some of the blame for accepting what you didn't pay for. If I went to a steakhouse and ordered a 16oz. prime rib cooked medium rare and they brought me out blackened catfish and told me it was just ##### good as beef, I'd leave without paying a...