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I have a guy that I call that is an expert on ProHeats. His name is Jim and is out of Rockford, MI. His shop is called J&K Diesel. I call him frequently with my APU issues and he guides me through how to diagnose my problem(s). A couple of times I have had him overnight parts to to a truck...

There are a couple of ways a truck can run faster than 65 with the speed limiter set to 65. You can change your diff. ratio or tire revs. per mile. The currently do not check these variables, have become aware that these must be checked also, and plan to do so in the future. Also...

I tuned into Keven Rutherford last week and caught the last part of a discussion regarding putting air shocks on a class 8 tractor. Has anyone tried or know of using air shocks on their C/D truck? We are front axle heavy and have to increase air ride height to max to keep from bottoming out...

With slow freight, almost all loads are picking up "tomorrow". This makes it possible to get to the load from many Express Centers. Hence, dwell time is the biggest factor at this time. We send our "Proof Of Delivery", accepting the Express Center they have suggested, then we check in. All...

I do not think you are going to find a generator in that price range that will hold up. Most in that price range are not meant to be run as long or as often as trucker's us them. And, they are generally a lot louder. You also have to take into account the CARB laws that are coming into...

It is a "Jotto Desk" probably the most expensive of the bunch, but the versatility is worth it. It is meant to be mounted next to the seat, using the seat mounting bolts to secure it. We found it was too hard to get up and down from the respective seats this way. I used two pipe clamps and...

We use DeLorme Plus 2008, getting ready to upgrade to a newer version and picking up a wireless sensor. I love the way I can get all the truck stops on the route I have picked out, or just a specific chain. The Plus version effectively adds a phone book to the system. Thus we can find just...

Will searching the web for Eaton Auto Shift temp range. I tripped over several links to this site. These additives are for engine and trans, supposed to reduce friction/temperature, increase mileage etc. Any feedback? Powertrain Protection

Thanks guys. We were running just a little over 200 today. Running across Gulf Coast, ambient temps around 100. Sounds like I am in good shape.

We switched to Progressive Commercial for our truck Insurance. You can find an ad on the E/O website. Saving $1800 per year, direct deduction from checking once a month. Still have our WAI thru Fedex, looking for an alternative here also.

Does anybody know the safe upper temperature limit for an 10 speed Eaton Auto Shift. Our truck is a 2005 Freightliner Columbia, with a MBE 4000.

I read the 18 point plan the ATA presented, then hopped on E/O to see the reactions. None. To me, it certainly puts new meaning to neutering, as compared to the Canadian speed limiter issue. We need more members in OOIDA, the only voice of the independent trucker, not the ATA who...

We are very computerized and like it. The computer is on a Jotto Desk Stand that I have attached to the dash instead of the seat. Makes it easier to get around from both seats. The computer is always on. It is used for GPS, DDL, Record Keeping, Internet, Bill Paying, etc. We closed on our...

We have a Freightliner/Columbia with a reefer unit on the front on the box above the sleeper. The sunvisor with integral lights and the reefer and exposed front of the box above the sleeper collect lots of bugs. I have read about the successes of removing the sunvisor, but I am not sure of how...

We are in Canada, have been here since Tuesday, (Currently Thurs Mid Day). I would like to share what I have seen and heard from Canadians regarding the limiter(s). Scale houses are full of trucks being checked, most are open during the day, none at night that we have seen. (We have been back...

Thanks for all your feedback. There certainly is a high probability that it is long term crud build up and my use of "Meaner Cleaner" for one week every month is loosening things up. I was at a Freightliner dealership yesterday getting some parts and queried the guy at the service desk and...

We just put this truck purchased and put this truck in service last November. I wonder if I have inherited dirty tanks. I have been using meaner cleaner one week a month. Could be loosening things up

I am guessing that most in this forum get their fuel at T/A. I have been going thru fuel filters at a rapid rate since January. The current filter has 13K miles on it and it is very ready to be changed. Is anyone else drawing a correlation between dirty/watery fuel and T/A?

Here is a link that shows how to react when a blowout occurs. Links : Custom Semi Truck : Fastertruck.com : Diesel Semi Accessories The gist is the following. From a steering perspective, react as if a strong gust of wind hit you from the side. From a right foot perspective; Best -...

We are in our third Freightliner. All three truck's speedometers have not been accurate. In this truck we are going 62 when the speedometer says we are going 65. I have also run two checks on the odometer in this truck, I need to run one more just to be sure. The odometer says we have...