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  1. BillChaffey

    Any ideas of what caused this?

    While walking in my woods this afternoon with my dogs we came across a Deer hide, lower front & rear legs still attached to the hide. The hide was partially wrapped around a small tree. About 15 feet away was the skeleton. Head, spine back as far as hip sockets, rib cage all intact. Hide still...
  2. BillChaffey

    Solo Straight Truck O\O Profitable?

    I'm posting this here because I feel there may be others new? to the business who are also wondering. My question is, since there are members on this site driving solo for an owner, why would they drive for a percentage if they are not making a living?. In which case why couldn't a solo in their...
  3. BillChaffey

    Curiosity only

    Earlier in the week I was at a truck stop when a Peterbilt long nose pulling a Flat bed parked. Later when he came out it wouldn't start. I went over and asked if I could help. He said no it will start when it cools off. Now. While standing there I noticed the left front steer tire had...
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    Inverter's-Glass mat batteries

    Not having much success in "search" for inverter information. Can any one tell me exactly how they work, would a "Glassmat" battery work as a stand alone for a inverter. Could\would a glass mat run a 12 volt electric blanket? would it help to keep a diesel engine warm over night?.:confused...
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    Diesel Injector Cleaning

    I'm not sure if this belongs here or in Newbies, but it's here now. While in my local Ford dealer this morning I was looking over the Glossy 3 ring binders for Vehicle maintenance it said "$169.00 for injector cleaning on your Diesel engine" Service manager guaranted better mileage & smoother...
  6. BillChaffey

    Question?\opinion

    With a Cargo Van\Sprinter in a theoretical 21 day month with 4500 paid miles. What is the dead head average? I'm aware it can change drasticly for those who stay put as to those who chose to move. I'm doing an Eagle Cost Calcuator & useing 10% of total. All opinions will be greatly appreciated.
  7. BillChaffey

    Fuel Filter Ford Diesel Vans

    WIX in their wisdom has changed the design of their fuel filters. On a Ford P.U. it's not much of a difference. For me at least on a Van it's hard enough to get at the filter to change as it is. The new style filter has the filter & top as one piece. So in trying to install it you really need...
  8. BillChaffey

    For what it's worth

    8 AM CST 102.3 FM radio, Tulsa ok. " A semi driver was injured by flying glass last night, when a drive by fired a shot through his window." Be careful if your routed through this area.
  9. BillChaffey

    Pacific, Mo. Trucker Kidnapped, robbed

    Hopefully this is better late then never. The St Louis Post Dispatch reported in the August 12, 09 issue. A truck driver was robbed and kidnapped at the Pilot Travel Center in Pacfic, Mo. "The driver was outside his truck when a man ordered him to get inside. The driver's hands were then bound...
  10. BillChaffey

    Senior Drivers or Country music Aficionados

    Back in December of 1976 & January 1977 I was laboring in Fargo North Dakota. While listening to Del Reeves warbling "I'm looking at the world through a windshield" this morning, I recalled a song I had heard while working that winter. I don't know the Artist. The songs title "I'm going back to...
  11. BillChaffey

    Superslab 100

    I realize the above site is not for Ladies only, thought it might be of interest to the women on this site. I haven't a clue on how you get there with out Google or some similar site.
  12. BillChaffey

    Merry Christmas to All

    Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah or what ever the reader may be celebrating. Wishing a prosperous & safe New Year to All!
  13. BillChaffey

    Bridge loan or Bail out?

    Our esteemed Commander in Chief has announced a Bridge loan of 17 Billion to GM & Chrysler.
  14. BillChaffey

    2009 Ford E & 7 F series

    I was reading in this months "Fortune small Business" magazine this morning that 2009 Ford E & F series trucks (not that I anticipate having the where with all to purchase one)will offer a $1200 package that includes, a in dash computer, 6 x 5 1/2 monitor, "Blue tooth" hands free phone, Garmin...
  15. BillChaffey

    Straight Truck start up

    If one or more of the more experienced Straight truck owners could tell me where I would look here or of a Web site where I might find Start up information it would be greatly appreciated. As in types of Plates, fees, advance taxes any other costs besides the obvious Vehicle maintenance...
  16. BillChaffey

    Optima Yellow Top Batteries

    Please excuse me for starting a New post because I saw this Topic yesterday (But now I can't find it) Optima Yellow top Battery a AGM Battery. What is the benefit of paying close to $200.00 for an extra Battery? I stopped where I get my parts/oil/filters, etc. Can it keep a Diesel engine heater...
  17. BillChaffey

    Pay per mile VS % of Load

    Is there a major difference to the O/O between a set amount per mile plus FSC, and a percentage of Load, plus FSC. Of the Companies I've talked too each Say's there's is probably a little better.
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