Search results

Am I missing something here!! It appears that all of the problems experienced by truck drivers are either the fault of 4 wheelers, the companies they driver for, or DOT. I expect that a percentage of 4 wheel operators will do stupid things and I just drive accordingly. However, I have...

First of all, I cannot honestly recommend going to Freightliner for any repairs. I put them in the same class as the United Nations. Give them simple things that they can hopefully not mess up and in which there is little chance of them finding a way to get inside your wallet. I went to the...

I am sure that there are a number of FedEx CC drivers out there that can tell you about signing on with them. You may want to post what the people at FedEx are telling you about your opportunities there. There have been posting in the past about Express 1. If I remember correctly, the drivers...

While you are checking out the fuel lines for leaks, you might also want to keep an eye on the fuel tanks. Those steel fuel tanks can begin to develop leaks, especially in the seams. It is a good idea when you are doing your daily pretrip to look at the tanks and also on the ground around the...

On my FL70 the waste gate is a seperate part that is attached to the turbo via 2 hoses and then mounted to a bracket with 2 screws. Yet when I went to Catapillar, they said that the waste gate could not be purchased separately, that it is adjusted to the particular turbo. Sounds like a pile of...

It just doesn't seem right that this $10.00 part results in having to spend several hundred dollars to get a new (rebuilt) turbo. The only saving grace is that my mechanic only charged me $50.00 to install the turbo. Drive Safe

This is for readers to add to their files for further reference. On my Cat 3126, just below the turbo charger is a small cup size metal container, which contains the waste gate for the turbo. One of the functions of this valve is to relieve the pressure in the turbo, so as to keep seals from...

This topic has come up in the past in conjunction with other discussions. However, I believe that it deserves undivided attention. As Spring is arriving, it is time for drivers to start crawling around under their trucks to assess the damage caused by the "brine" mixtures that various states...

Jimmy: Go back in the archives to page 4, to the discussion titled "3126 Running Hot." I think you will find out a lot about the radiators on these FL 70's. Hopefully you replaced the radiator with the correct replacement part!!! Be sure to read about the smooth tube and dimpled tubed...

As you are probably aware, many of the owner/operators have found themselves in a bit of a mess now that states are going after owed sales tax that they feel the state of Oklahoma has taken from them. According to OOIDA, their phone has been ringing off the hook with questions from o/o about...

Two questions. First, were these running CAT 3126's. Second, can you replace the Eaton 6 speed with this 9 speed tranny? I do not have any particular problems with the 6 speed, but it would be nice to have a few more gears when traveling through PA and NY. WEAVE: What's your opinion on...

I just received my insurance bill for my FL70 (1998) and was taken back by the recent rate increase. This truck is no longer used for expediting, but is used to haul my companies equipement to job sites around the eastern half of the country. Can anyone tell me if $100/wk for insurance on the...

Weave, these insane laws are not passed because of a concern about pollution. They are just like the laws here in Michigan & in Ohio, where cars can go 70 mph and trucks are restricted to 55 mph. These laws are passed because lawmakers see them as a way to get themselves re-elected. Lawmakers...

They do enforce the law, even if you are on private property (i.e. customer's dock). Also, if you do get a ticket, I do not think that you can just send in the money, but rather you and or your attorney have to make a court appearance.

Sweatshops on Wheels: Winners and Loosers in Trucking Degegulation by Michael Belzer. Michael Belzer is a former long haul driver and is now an instructor at Wayne State Univ. He has written a 256 page, hardcover book ($35.00) about the condition of trucking since deregulation. Although he...

Oklahoma has found itself in a real mess at this time. They depend on monies from registrations in Okla. for school taxes. However, the rest of the states are lining up to sue them for their "funny" bookwork with the out of state registrations. A lot of drivers are going to have to go back...

Bill: Good luck on you quest to eat less. There are certain images that are forever burned into a persons memory. One of those is that Christmas Card of yours that you posted a while back. That is an image this driver will never forget!!! Take care and Drive Safe.

I am based out of the Detroit area. Where is Speedco? Do they mail the analysis results to your office/home? How much does it cost? Thanks. Drive Safe

There really isn't any reason not to eat properly when on the road. With the use of inverters you can have a 110v refrig, or you can run 12v refrig or thermo coolers/warmers. Microwave ovens are available for $60. There are also the 12 volt stoves available at truck stops. If you have a van...

I would never eat at any of the buffets. The same is true of most of the physicians, nurses and other health workers with whom I had previously worked. There are several reasons this. First. Unless you know the staff, you have no way of knowing the freshness of the food served. You do not...