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I saw one straight truck with multiple lift axles similar to what you may see on a dump truck. You don't have to buy a new truck because the axles can be installed on a used truck. I installed one on my straight truck bringing my GVWR to 46,000#.

Dave, thanks for the photos and info. Looks like the truck is at Walmart :eek: As far as TA not taking responsibility for their mistakes, I have been hearing more stories from other owners about TA denying settlements on their mechanics mishaps. I would like to hope that TA will own this one and...

Happens on straight trucks too.I was sent to Jacksonville, Fl wit a load 2pc 20' by 40" and 1,500 pounds. At arrival, the dims were ok but each piece weighed 15,000 pounds, total 30,000. They told my carrier they needed a flat bed, but got a 22' box truck instead.

So if the industry wants "professional drivers" then pay a rate that supports the same and you, the Carrier can be assured to retain the "best and brightest" in the industry. If I need an organ transplant, I am not going to my local butcher for the service (although I could get him at a...

Could it be the CSA/FMCSA is doing what the industries/carriers refuse to do. It appears that many carriers are employing a "DUMB DOWN" tactic to get drivers ACAP (As Cheap As Possible). Drive out the highest most skilled (and expensive) drivers, replace them with CCs (Cheap Charlies) and just...

At that point you will be past the 168 hours and still get your restart....seems like that was what ours did.

Not so fast with the mini skirt thing (ugh, can't get that picture out of my mind...I need an adult beverage), my wife/co-driver has a durable POA for me and just for grins sake, we addressed that issue with a friendly FLORIDA DOT OFFICER...he said it would work with him if the POA is readily...

FEDEXCC has allowed access to owners via the Qualcomm sight which maps your truck back for a certain time (don't remember...think about 90 days) in addition to location, it shows your speed. You can set the mapping to show from several minute intervals to continuous. Switch to satalite and there...

Atlanta on the morning of July 12th nb and again that same afternoon proved interesting with a significant back up (accident related both cases) resulting in numerous trucks crossing over to the shoulder to "break it out." I would usually see one or two trucks pulled over on the 285 as a...

Actually apple GIN or Moonshine...sometimes it isn't the driver that can't manage their time, it is their dispatcher. One time and only one time did a dispatcher try to push their agenda on me contrary to safe practices...they failed.

Thanks for the reply...now I know what they are looking at....mine are extremely tight! 1" drive 40" breaker bar and cheater pipe.

More info please....Year, make model, location of the bolt. I just want to be able to check mine out so it would help if I know where the DOT is foscusing. Thanks

True wisdom from a veteran expediter with proven success!

In business class we were taught that the best way to get your agenda passed was to make the intended target believe it was their idea. The thinking is that if they "own" it they would co-operate more to seeing to its success. The Government is for the most part trying to create a 'one size...

Looks like she is in pain! You better be careful with that thing!

I have the shumacher SC-100/30a and have used it except for the Starting 100 amp. It has certainly brought life back to my batteries. Seems like the de-sulfation mode makes a difference. I have plugged it in my Powerpac 5.5kw to charge up other batteries without a problem. I don't remember the...

Oh now I get it! LOL

I started noticing our APU would cycle on more frequently and finally discovered that the New Qualcomm was drawing 2.5 amps until rest mode then it goes to 30ma. I had the time for the rest mode to kick in changed from 10 hrs to 90 minutes and things improved. The Apu went from 3 times in 18...

Re: !Re: C-Time? A-TEAM said; "but it totally sucked to creep along for six hours at $1.80 a mile." One particular New York City run, traffic was so bad that 'miles per gallon' became 'gallons per mile.' (A Columbia with CAT C-11, life time fuel economy is 10.3 mpg). The next load offer to...

You just might be on to something Moose... Have a provision in your contract for those known weather related issues for additional pay. Most expediters I know will accept a load with fore-casted inclement weather, or regions noted for such, but demand a premium for going in those conditions...