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Part of my fall maintenance is to pull the batteries out for individual shop testing. At the same time, I clean and scrape the battery box and repaint as necessary. Then I wire brush the connecters and put a lubricant on them to maintain the connection clean until next year(vasoline). Then I...

You did not say what company you leased with and the places where you have been sitting, so I will speak from the point of being with FedEx CC. We have locations that you will be lucky to find one run a week and others where they have run out of trucks by 10 AM. You have to find out whether the...

>Not sure about the engine ground,what is that? Follow the black cable coming off the battery group to the point where it is bolted to the frame or engine. Disconnect it and wirebrush the cable ends and the frame/engine mounting. Slap some vasoline on all exposed metals and reassemble. Vernon...

I use Lucas in my motors and in the truck transmission. I also use the Power diesel fuel additive because it lubricates and keeps the system clean, and my injectors don't foul up. I don't really know if my mpg is any better, but the power is. You need all you can get when running a 210 CAT...

Does your alternator have the regulator built-in or is it external? If external, that is a possible cause. Did you have the engine ground connection checked with the engine cold and make sure you don't have a poor ground connection.? When you checked the batteries, did you physically...

Welcome, Recruiter! We too run about 75% nights, and really like it that way because we can usually make better time with less hassles. With many daytime runs, we frequently get caught in work traffic or game traffic, so nighttime runs are welcomed. Vernon in C2197

The main issue appears to be the question, how can you be sufficently rested to safely take the next run. We decide among ourselves whether we feel like running as soon as we drop off the load. If either of us are tired and don't feel safe running, we place ourselves out of service for 5 hours...

Flying J has a pretty good deal here. Get their PDCA mastercard when you open an account. The account accepts direct deposit, pays interest, has free mailers if you don't want direct deposit, the Mastercard works everywhere plus at Flying J gives you cash price, use their ATMs to get cash or...

We have been in a C unit for over 7 years, and chose that size for much the same reasons you mentioned (including US Navy retirees). The major differences between a C and D unit are the size of the cargo boxes and the load capacity, both size and weight. The cab and sleeper areas are the same...

I really have to agree with RichM on this one. I'm running a 3126 Cat with 383k on it now, and sweat bullets every time I shut it down. Big question with the FL80 is always what kind of 6 speed (overdrive or regular) and what rear end ratio (most seem to be 4.63, which means that 3126 may be...

First, we have run a GMC for the past 4 years, and overall, it has been more troublefree than our previous freightliner. Service has never been a problem as we co to Kenworth or Peterbilt shops most of the time, or some generic shops. That said, I'm leary of the FL80 because it only has 210 hp...

Yes, I'm concerned about the hurricanes too, but I think we have been riding the worst one for the paast few years. Look at how the cost of fuel has risen, and it is directly a cause of this hurricane. I sure hope it ends soon so we can start cleanup. Vernon in C2197 Let's replant a bush in...

This company has not been discussed here, except in a profile by EO. All the comments here were made about information from their website, not by any prior All-Types drivers. I searched under All-Types, and really learned nothing the web site didn't already say. Vernon in C2197

And make that sleeping bag at least zero degree. That way, you'll only need the 12 volt blanket running when it gets really cold. This will not run down your deep cycle aux battery as much, and remind you to run the engine sometime in early morning before your starting battery gets too cold...

I had to reply behind McBride! Talk about hitting the nail on the head! We were with Roberts Express also, and the last truck in the fleet to change over to FedEx CC (they threatened to put us out of service if we didn't get the new signs). That indeed was a dismal time with the huge runup in...

Yes, we've been driving C units with FedEx CC for over 7 years, and I think you're fortunate to have found this deal. Since your truck (you will be driving) is already a FedEx CC truck, your qualifications other than what you mentioned, will be to show a recent 6 month work history driving that...

I really have to agree with Dreamer. You got an honest response, but maybe you could not see where it fit you, as you have been safely driving a D truck. My experience. I graduated from truck driving school at the top of my class. Finally got a job driving flatbeds, except I was being trained...

Regarding enough income from 4 trucks to support all, I would say it is possible, depending on the efforts of your financial partner to manage the day to day contact with the drivers and making sure they get paid on time and have someone who can give advice when and where it is needed and ensure...

That is some question! I will attempt to answer parts of it for you. The first part is the part you didn't ask about. >after being out of the trucking industry for over 20 yrs Most companies in this field require the lead (or first seat) driver to have recent verifyable experience as a driver...

Truckwife, Your statement "We've heard that its best to buy a new truck" This will depend on the person giving you advice. Most salesmen will push this advice. My advice would be to find someone looking to hire drivers, and drive their truck for 6 months. Your expeditor education will be a...