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    sprinters egr valves

    we have a newer (less than 40,000 miles) freightliner sprinter and the egr valve is bad. Is this common? This particular problem cost us 5500 for air freight cost because it went down under load. Driver disconnected it to get it home. Is there a way that this can be prevented or is it a problem...
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    Items along the road

    was reading the post about the driver in indy. Several months ago after taking my ten hours off I was heading west on 26 in South Carolina near clinton when I came up on a young man kneeling on the side of the road praying. Startled me and right away grabbed the CB. By the time I said something...
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    A different log book question...

    yes the driver will have to log and as far as the sign goes yes you will need one. One of our drivers was recently pulled into a rest area dot check and the company received a ticket because we did not have a sign on the door (rented star truck) nor did he have the temporary registration permit...
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    fl 70's transmission

    does anyone who owns a fl 70 have problems with the shifter tower? Curious to know if it ever locks into reverse and then wont unlock without taking the shifter out. If anyone knows how to prevent this I would like to know. We have one fl 70 that this has happened on several occassions. Thank you
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    In Memory

    My wife and I met Ed a couple of years ago when i took my step son and a friend of his down there to work. Several times since then I have thought about contacting him to lease a vehicle. He made a very good impression on me and I am happy I had a chance to meet him and talk with him for quite...
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    Truck seats

    >Are you looking for new or used? doesn't matter. I think my boss would prefer used but if we can find new at a reasonable price I am sure he would buy it.
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    Truck seats

    The company I work for has one truck with a bench seat. We are looking to replace it with some sort of pump up or electric air ride. Any idea where I may be able to locate one in the Grand Rapids area or the Michigan area? Thanks.
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    Merry Christmas to all

    I am a long time reader but post very little. I love this sight and all that it has to offer. Live in the Grand Rapids Area and work for a local company. Just wanted to take this time to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and a safe one as well.
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    an archive issue

    Hi Everyone: About three years ago maybe four, there was an article and picture about a car that was super overloaded and it was hilarious. I believe it happened at a Home Depot out in Maryland. If someone could tell me how to find this I would appreciate it. For those who have never seen it is...
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    Anyone ever heard of Rocket Expedited?

    Rocket is a division of Towne Air Freight. Towne Air is based out of South Bend In. I speask to their drivers quite frequently here in Michigan and my understanding is that they don't get a lot of back hauls. I do know they do a dedicated everyday to Siemens Diesel down in SC. One driver will...
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