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I recall last year that there was a driver trying to organize a class action suit regarding the Spicer 7 Speed. If I remember right, this tranny has a horrible reputation. When I was looking for a truck last year, the Catapilar dealer near my home suggeted that I pass on any trucks with this...

It is a great idea, but it is not realistic. There will always be drivers out there that do not want to be part of any organized effort. Driving truck (of any length) is one of the last opportunities for a person to be "independent". Some of you may recall in the early '70s when the...

I use AT&T Wireless. After I had the antena repaired on my cell phone, I have had good reception in the midwest. Has anyone tried any of the add on antenas? Drive Safe

If you are going to go to dealers, you can try Freightliner dealers in Grand Rapids/Kalamazoo (same company); Chicago; Ft. Wayne; Cinn. etc. You can also get the Freightliner book that lists all of the dealers. (Ask another driver if you can look at his book while sitting at the truck stop.)...

Rollinthunder: I'll share with you my experience buying a used truck. I purchased a 1998 FL70 with 350,000 miles on the CAT 3126 engine with a 6 speed Eaton/Fuller trans. This truck has a 70" sleeper and a 24 foot box w/roll up door and good rubber. The truck was a repo and I depended on...

I have used my D unit on a part-time basis with a couple of expediter companies. As a part timer you will be on the bottom of the list for loads. The company will give the full time drivers top priority - and rightfully so. Also, as a part timer, most of the large companies were not...

Buck Horn: If you feel you absolutely must buy a truck, I would suggest that you consider a used truck - rather than new. You can always buy new later. During the past couple of years a number of drivers have gone bankrupt and/or had their trucks repossesed. There are lots of "used" trucks...

Weave: I agree with you in part. It is corporate B/S and maybe they should change their policy. I have always believed that if you are going to criticize someone that you should also offer alternatives. The people that run this web site have to make a profit, just like those of us that own...

Paperback1: I am a driver like yourself. I have no investment in Expediters Online.com other than my interest in the expediting industry. I am also a small business owner (seperate from the expediting business)and often have to make unpopular decisions. I really do not have any difficulty...

I did not see the posting, but I have a theory about why it would be removed. First, we have individually commented on various expediting companies - both positively as well as negatively. These comments have been left on the web site. However, when you start listing information about...

There is a place called Electronic Connection on Ford Rd., east of I-275 at the Newburgh (S.E. Corner). I have been satisfied with the work they have done for me.

The infamous Cat 3126 is the same engine as the 250 hp Cat. engine that is often mentioned in the advertisements, right?

I think it is fair to say that in the mid to late-nineties an OTR driver could expect a gross income of $80,000. During the past couple of years drivers have been seeing a steady decline in their incomes. I have heard drivers say that they have been seeing income go down about 20% per year...

You are right. You have to let them know there is a problem and if dispatch doesn't seem to be interested in helping, then go over their head. If they lie to you, then you crucify them. There are no excuse for not telling the truth - dispatch or drivers. Sometimes being a little...

paperback1: I am a bit confused by your comment that we need to complain to the company and let them know what we need. You are making the assumption that they do not know what is going on with the drivers. I think you are mistaken. I believe that the companies know exactly what is going on...