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Welcome to the FedEx CC family, and if you ever see C2197 sitting still, come over and say hi (unless I beat you to it). On the C or D unit question, most salesmen out there prefer the D unit too, as that is usually what they have sitting on the lots. Buying a new or used D unit will certainly...

Since the question is about the AUX unit, I'll answer only that. AUX has a new system that allows it to cycle on/off as needed. This gives great fuel effeciency (advertised .09 gph). If you really want an AUX, get this one. Mine gives .25 to .35 gph, when it works. It quit 4 months ago in...

And maybe a quick answer. You didn't state what kind of engine/tranny you have, or what your tolerance for low fuel levels might be, so I'll speak in general terms. Assuming you have a CAT 3126 and 6 speed manual, I would estimate 1000 miles between fuel stops if you intended to get down to a...

We had the same choices some years ago, and went with a "C" truck instead of trying to create the perfect cargo van. We have no regrets, as the added cargo capacity has given us access to more loads, although we are seldom at or near the 5000 lb. limit. The large sleeper has been great for our...

RE: posts I'm probably guilty at times about lack of posts. When we are home, I generally don't post if I feel the answer has already been answered, or I don't have any better ideas on the subject. Sometimes when I get on in the wee hours of the morning, my brain is already fried and I don't...

RE: finding an expedite job while living in south First, the link to Nations Way doesn't get you there. This one does: www.nationsexpress.com/nations Second, You will see all the major and minor expediting companies delivering freight to the Atlanta area. The thing for you to do is spend some...

Wannabe, I see you're still sitting on the fence. That is a safe place, but not much fun. Maybe I can help push you in the best direction. My wife and I jumped into this business in May 1997 with a small nestegg, a used truck, and a lot of determination. Business was booming and everyone made...

Well, we too drive for FedEx CC. I don't know whether stating our opinion is really bashing, but I think not. I agree Robert's Express was a great company and did set the standards at one time. The FedEx CC we live in now is no better than any other company out there. It is simply the devil I...

Leppy, Easy answer but a little harder in the doing. Everytime you get in an area where one or more companies are located, go in and ask the shipping clerk if they send any freight to GA area. If they say yes, you have a conversation. I know it can be done that way because my son did it...

Leppy, Your best bet to fit those parameters you state is to talk to the companies in NYC and on LI, and try finding one that has recurring shipments to the Georgia are, and try working out an arrangement to cover those shipments. Once you get in GA, try doing the same thing there so your return...

Paragon, we live in VA but find our C Truck in Allentown frequently. Our only complaint with the area is that we seldom get to sit more that a few hours. We have found it to be just as good sitting in the Phillipsburg area or in Allentown proper. Most of our runs from the area have been team C...

We have been looking at trucks for sale around the country. We have seem quite a few really nice trucks posted recently with Panther II logo still on them. I guess that speaks a little. Vernon

OK, let me add a little more. On the www.auxgenerators.com website, they say you/we can call 1-877-843-5289 or visit any PACCAR dealer (Kenworth or Peterbilt) or contact parts net system (no idea how yet). Hope this helps. Vernon

You can try Onan's (AUX) all-purpose number 1-800-888-ONAN, which automatically connects you to the closed ONAN distributer to you, or wait until you pass thru Detroit and take it to the Alumni-Bunk folks beside the Detroiter. WARNING: If you have work done there, carefully inspect it. Their...

>our contract coordinator will not tell us anything about what is >expected out of this area or what trucks are in front of us. If you change your thought from "will not" to "cannot" tell you anything, that would be closer to the truth. They can't honestly tell you what to expect today in any...

I really do have to disagree with the idea you and RichM seem to share; that older or semi-retired folks are taking work away from good hard-working folks who need it. First, that concept could also be easily applied to anyone out there working that gets the load you wish you had (but...

Streetsweeper, HUH to which? Vernon

The type of bypass filter I spoke about are the ones that operate while the engine is running by running a small oil flow, usually 10% of the oil pump output, thru a bypass filter. These are available from sources such as Amsoil and Filtration Solutions in Olathe, KS. They aren't cheap, and...

Synthetics can improve your cranking speed in real cold weather since they do provide a lower level of friction in your engine. They also help in cold cranking by keeping a thin film on the metal parts so you don't have metal to metal contact, extending engine life. All that said, the most...

I put a truck on with them several years ago and its still there. The driver owns the truck now, so I have been out of touch for about three months. It looks like he ended up making about the same as we did with FedEx and was home almost every weekend. They run mostly Indiana, Michigan, Ohio...