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>When a truck hits that kind of milage, many other issues >start to arise not related to the engine. >Davekc Davekc what is acceptable mileage (usually) for a used unit 150K, 250K,300k, or under 150K? Are you referring to bearings, steering conponents, axles, hubs, what? Or is it all of the...

RichM ,I can see what you are saying about more oil analysis needed. I had no idea what he (dealer) was talking about, so I figure he saw this and didn't offer the full history. I beleive from what I have re-READ on the past threads you are 100% correct about rebuild cost. I can see where $12K...

Glen ,he offered a oil analysis that had been done by the previous owner, December 2004. I saw no reason to look at it at the time due to just"shopping". What will the oil analysis tell me, condition of engine overall, blow by, compression, what? I saw where they would charge extra for Dynoing a...

I have been looking around for the last couple of weeks and have decided that I'll probably try to buy a Freightliner FL70,80 unit. My questions is the type engine. I see where most have the 3126 Cat motors and some have the cummins engine, which is the better of the two? When will they each...

I sincerely appreciate all the comments from all of you,Tom,Weave, ATeam, and others who have emailed me. I am feeling pretty good now about my decision to "go for it". I am however not about to jump into a new unit as the price would prohibitive right now and I am not knowledgeable enough to...

Thanks Glen, I appreciate the encouragement sometimes the waters look awful deep and cold when considering a new lifestyle / career. Thanks again Larry / Tn Trash

This is just a general posting to let everyone know what has transpired since I started collecting info about getting started. First off I have read almost every thread placed on this site , checked out all the other info offered from jobs to trucks, to equipment, and all related sponsor sites...

When I was as a young lad ,my name is Shaun O'Toole,from Dublin, Ireland , I came to the USA to get into trucking . After several attempts with different companies I finally was able to realize my dream. After I had been traveling around I received a letter from my brother asking me to take...

Prot, I will add some insight into what you say. I too was a Gov't employee, probation officer, and absolutely hated it the last four years I did it. I ,by law, had to give every probationer my personal phone #, and address,it had to be published in the phone book as well. I was basically on...

Gee Thanks for the quick response. I have several people over the last few weeks give some really good info , yourself included. I appreciate the fact that maybe my age isn't a big factor after all. I contacted several of the recruiters/ dispatchers and was told that the revenue I expect can be...

I am proud to see a site such as this and see all the comments. I am as new as a "baby",and am trying to get into "Expediting". I drove early in my career(70's) in a Chauffer Licensed 24' straight truck around the Southeast. I had more pressing needs for being home so gave it up to begin a...