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    FL 70 Speedometer

    RE: RE%3A FL 70 Speedometer HI Try running a 12 guage wire from the bracket under the dash to a good ground on the frame.If this helps then clean all body to frame ground straps and try adding 1 or 2 more. Another way to check it is to hook a wire to the neg side of battery and then touch to...
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    where is everybody at

    HI Im at home still waiting to get my van fixed.But I live beside of I70 and I have never seen this many 5 tons running across it in my life.So it must be busy.
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    waiting for loads

    HI Thing I do while laid over in a B-unit. 1.Clean truck. 2.Find a city park.Love watching kids play baseball without adults intreference. 3.Go to church of a different religion. 4.Go to the flea markets. 5.Check out main street in smaller towns.Eat at the local hang out.I can usually run into...
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    Longest Load Accept Streek

    Hi 8 years! Of course then I found out I could turn down loads.It just never crossed my mind so I never asked. The only loads I turn down now is the ones under 200 miles loaded with more than 50 miles empty.I don't understand why the customers call an expedite company when they could get a...
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    Can't fix E350

    HI Has anyone ever had this problem with thier E350?After about 30 miles the speedo needle drops then when you let off throttle it comes right back up.After about 100 miles of this the waterpump starts leaking.It is building up pressure inside the coolant system but when Ford pressure tested...
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    E-track size

    HI Yes all one size.
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    SAY WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!

    HI Don't leave your parking lights on.This is actually a signal meaning you want commercial company.If your running team put the "team operation check bunk in case of accident" sign on your truck.The lot lizard signs also work.
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    My house was broken into

    HI I think stopping the illegals from coming to this country is a pipe dream.Alot of people in high places make too much money off of them. The only way that I can see to change this countries problems is. 1) Do away with the electorial vote thus giving control back to the voters.No more red...
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    You might be an expediter if...

    HI If you have ever woke up and had to look at a map to figure out where your at. If you know the price of a cup of coffee at more than 100 coffee shops, truck stops and Denny's in the US and CND. If you can recite the exit # for the J's ,TA's and Petro's in more than 5 states. If you have...
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    Nickle and Dimed

    Hi Yep repairs are killing me.The rainy day fund got chewed up the first of Feb. with the tranny, altenator and then a water pump.Then the credit cards got ate up with another water pump.Now its back at the dealers for a new speedo and another waterpump. Three waterpumps in 8 weeks.Truck has...
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    Canada oh canada

    Hi Check out the river front there is always something going on there.Detriot actually looks pretty from there, especially at night.If you like drinking and I mean serious drinking then your in the perfect town.Just head southeast from the river.
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    Fuel problems

    Hi Noticed my van is starting to lose power and that the exhaust has an unusual odor.The dealer said they are getting alot of these complaint since the beginning of the month.They believe the diesel suppliers are trying to use up all their old diesel so they can get ready for this new stuff...
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    It's time for a ban

    HI Yep just what we need more rules.
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    Dead Battery

    Hi Yes the QC can run the batteries down.The QC comes on at set intervals and a small motor in the dome will revolve the satalite signal seeker thing untill it finds a signal.So always pull the fuse if you are going to be out of service for more than a few days.Another trick is if the battery...
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    Canada Finding your own loads from CANADA/US Border Cross

    RE: Finding your own loads from CANADA/US Border C Hi He would have to get bonded by US customs.He would have to get a scac code and a PARS and PAPS number that gets registered to his company. Insurance for both countries. Sounds like a lot of headaches for just one truck.Check the truck...
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    Thermostat Problem???

    HI Have him remove the fill cap and idle up the engine then squeeze the top rad hose.If this fixes it then you just had some air in the system.Might not be it, but it is a totally free fix if it does.My 7.3 was doing the same thing last night and thats what the problem was.
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    MB900 Engine Troubles

    Hi Oil anaylis and check the fuel.I don't remember what the stuff is called but I use to buy a reddish colored cream that you put on a yard stick and then stuck down into the tank. If the cream turned colors then the fuel was contaminated. I use to get it from the home heating fuel delivery...
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    Rene'

    Best of luck.We hope all goes well. We are praying for you. The Ryans
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    great life before expediting

    HI It would get pretty boring if everybody had the same opinion. Alot of great businesses have went broke because of complacency.Everything needs something else to question it.It's called checks and balances. Fortune 500 companies actually hire outside consulting firm to provide the...
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    Cargo Van or Sprinter?

    HI Sprinter. That way you can have a really big bunk.As slow as it is right now that will come in real handy.Espar heater or some type of auxillary heater to save on fuel and engine maintanance.Sprinters don't like to idle. I'd advise you to check into the business a little bit more.Things...
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