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For the next round of engine emissions it looked like there was going to be a bit of a war going to happen between engine manufacturers who were going to use SCR (Detroit,Volvo,Mack,Paccar branded engines, Cummins Light duty) and those who were going to rely on even higher rates of EGR (Cummins...

Anyone that has to travel across Toronto today you are in for a tough go. There has been a massive explosion and fire at a propane tank farm and the 401 (all 20 lanes) is closed east of the 400. YouTube - Huge explosion in Toronto TheStar.com - Video Viewer - Explosion in northwest Toronto

I'm looking for opinions from anyone that owns one of these units. Specifically I'd like to hear about the quality and functionality of the way they do up the bunk. If you aren't comfortable posting your thoughts, send me a PM. Thanks to all who post!

Cat will not be providing on highway truck engines that meet 2010 emissions. They are going to focus on the off highway world instead. The "vocational" truck project between them and International will use a "CAT" branded International diesel. AND, Freightliner has announced full...

With a few hours of midnight Kansas turnpike and a broken radio my mind began to wander, and after going through layout's fan problem in my head for the 100th time I thought about this. In a team operation while both drivers may be great, one person is a better driver, fact of life. Do you put...

For those of you with a 2007 emissions rated Detroit Diesel Series 60 here is a bit of good news, Beginning July 1st, you can get a FREE software upgrade that will enhance your fuel economy. My sources tell me that the current program actively (dumps extra fuel in) regenerates the DPF too often...

I just came off a week that, well I was really glad it was done cause I'm pooped. I ran 4263 total miles between Monday and today (2 loads from Canada,one to Wichita and one to Atlanta). I know that's insane and likely a fluke, but I'm not saying no to U.S. loads. My question is when it is...

To go along with the "no doom and gloom" idea started in another thread I came up with this one. What are some of the odd road signs you have seen? Signs that are specific to an area or just unique. I'll start with this one. It's on the road north out of Smooth Rock Falls ON. It makes you...

Is there a lot of van freight out of Wichita? I've got good freight going in but need to find freight going back to Canada.

OK, all you smart folks, who's going to win it? I'll start it off, Kevin Harvick.

I saw a Con Way Now truck today, didn't it get sold or bought by someone else (Panther?)

Reading another thread made me think of this. When you folks say a truck stop is dangerous or ugly I am trying to get a handle on just how bad it is. As a fleet guy my truckstop time has been small but I do frequent a few. How would you guys rate (on the ugly scale) the following places, TA in...

I'm wondering how big a deal the expedite section of the show is? Is it bigger or smaller than the Expo in Wilmington last year? I go to Louisville almost every year and I have to admit, I don't remember the expedite section. It might have something to do with Bristol speedway being the next...

Responded to an add in the paper looking for expedite drivers (C&D units). Now I haven't got all the details yet but, the brief outline I got was that I would be paid 50% of the NET. I'm assuming they mean profit. The fleet owner pays for everything and then splits the remainder with me. Like...

I'm going to be getting into this by late spring and I was wondering where most of the Canadian guys call home. I live in Kitchener, is there much freight here or is it primarily Mississauga or Windsor way? Trying to budget how far I'll usually have to deadhead to get home.

Looking for opinions about Pay. Some carriers pay a fixed rate and pay something (usually just enough to cover the fuel) for deadhead. Others pay a % of the load and not much else. My question is what do you prefer and why? Are there any ugly pitfalls to either that you have found?

Thecompanies involved in this shall remain nameless but they are some of the top ones. After many years in the trucking game (almost all on the behind the desk side) I am at the point where I can financially afford a career change. I LOVE driving (I would drive on the weekends whenever I...

If I was to buy a new D unit, would a lift gate get me enough extra work to justify the cost? Some companies say maybe and other say they are a waste. Anyone have any thoughts? Go easy I'm a newb!!;)