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Our new truck has a brand new Onan commercial QD 8k generator. Manufacturer calls for service at 50 hrs. We are already past 30 hrs not even a week into owning it. Is anyone stretching the p/m intervals on these ? I'm planning on doing my own p/m service on the unit after having a shop do it...

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Can anyone comment on developing a preventive maintenance program for a 2014 D unit from Stoops freightliner. Truck is also TVAL. I'm going to be driving this soon, and am very interested in bringing down costs for the truck owner, and decreasing downtime for the team. Our only current program...

Hello Everyone, New truck is being built, and the owner is looking for all the bells and whistles to increase revenue, safety, and driver comfort. We are looking for a camera system that will at the minimum view/record from the front, inside the cargo box, and of course the rear (backing)...

I hope I'm not going overstepping my boundarys here. But perhaps drivers will use this thread to keep each other updated on relevant conditions, closings, openings, etc. with regards to the coming storm. Sent from my PC36100 using EO Forums

My random thought last night : I wonder if my straight truck is LESS LIKELY to be pushed over or flipped by a severe cross wind then a tractor trailer combination would be ? Have any Straight truck drivers here been flipped over on the side by winds ? Sent from my PC36100 using EO Forums

Just received this. Notice the name and mention of FedEx Custom Critical at the bottom : I am writing you with a saddened and heavy heart, i came down here to Spain, Madrid for a short vacation unfortunately we got mugged at the park of the hotel where we stayed,all cash,credit card and cell...

Has anyone delivered any IBM loads lately ? Just curious. Haven't seen one in quite awhile. Sent from my PC36100 using EO Forums

I am losing pressure from my secondary tank after sitting overnight . Seems to go down to around 50 psi. Sometimes the primary tank loses pressure as well, but not everytime. I wonder what the best way to discover the source of the air leak ? Any tips or suggestions for this mechanically inept...

I wonder if this will have any effect on expeditors ? http://allthingsd.com/20120827/ups-invests-in-same-day-delivery-service-shutl-ahead-of-u-s-launch/ Sent from my PC36100 using EO Forums

Last night I put our refer on cycle mode enroute on a load. I have never done this before, but was bored/curious and remembered the clink canned message about running on continuous for pharmaceuticals. Our load is not pharmaceutical. An hour after switching to cycle mode, I get a c link message...

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I know what the perception is...."its a jungle out there"...and that "danger lurks at every turn" . My reality seems very different than that, in almost 2 years of expediting, I haven't experienced any real crime. I wonder if anyone would care to share any true stories of crimes perpetrated...

Our team had a very busy week thanks to Fxcc ! Most of the runs were Predispatched while on other runs. It seems like we had to pull teeth to get the load info. After completing the current load. If anyone @ HQ reads this, I wonder if there is a solution to this ? Sent from my PC36100 using EO...

Found these in Wal-Mart today. No added sugar or artificial sweetners. Small storage and no refrigeration required. Taste really good, and only 80 calories. Had one for breakfast while waiting for load 3 to cancel in New Jersey :b Sent from my PC36100 using EO Forums

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New pilot going up near my hometown . Will be nice to park the truck here. About 10 miles west of the bluewater bridges. http://www.thetimesherald.com/article/20120530/NEWS01/305300004?odyssey=mod%7Cmostcom Sent from my PC36100 using EO Forums

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