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Nice looking T300 Butch! The Cummins ISC 8.3 was a brand new design of the old C 8.3 in 1999, and has a computer contolled pump-line-injector system called "CAPS", and it was kind of troublesome. If yours is a 300+ HP 24 valve engine, (It will say 24V on the rocker cover) it's an early ISC...

I believe Scott Hancock from E1 was interviewed by EO, I recall the story, something about a dispatcher ride along. I know he is one of their top drivers. -Weave-

I talked with my carrier who is small, and due to the costs involved and infrequent loads out of Canada, they are not going to register for the PAPS system, and I will no longer take loads out of Canada. I will still continue to bring loads into Canada for the time being, and D-H out. Everyone...

I am fortunate that the smaller companies I have ran with will not bid on or run loads that will not be profitable to the drivers. This is nice because the load offers do not require much analysis to say yes. Really the only times I turn loads down is if I am too tired or out of hours. I used...

This has never been a problem for me. But... mind this. If you are a contractor who likes to take off for long periods of time during certain times of the year, please explain this to the carrier BEFORE leasing on with them. This is just being mindful of their business, as they expect to have...

I didn't mean to offend anyone with tattoos Neverhome, at least not those who can afford to have them;) One just has to decide for themself if helping beggars is what they desire to do. For the most part the ones in truck stops are likely to be crack or ? addicts. Thst is why they are at the...

Check with your intended carrier(s) before committing to this, some carriers for whatever reason do not allow this setup. I think it is a good idea, and am giving it some serious thought for my next go-around. Most carriers want the air ride, and that is not easy to find on a used pup trailer...

Just a guess, but that truck in the picture is probably using those heavy duty steer tires, often seen on dump trucks, more out of need than want. It likely has to run with its pusher axle down all the time also. It is a Pete 379, and they are VERY front heavy, nearly impractical to use as a...

Yes, it makes you wonder where they get the money for all those tattoos and piercings which are not cheap! -Weave-

I think I might just head to Texas and buy that Volvo.. just to keep for a spare LOL:7 -Weave-

I don't mind Chicago, only because I grew up there and know my way around well. As a solo driver, I will go to the bouroughs of NYC, but not into NYC itself (Manhattan.) This is for the reason Tom mentioned, I won't leave my truck unattended there, not even for a second. As a team that...

My class 8 Columbia can do 12-13 MPG with it's 360 HP Detroit, 10 speed manual. When not running the A/C, with tailwinds, and no idling. Average MPG is around 10 in normal operation. No complaints from me, as my FL70 only averaged the same, with 230 HP Cummins and a 6 speed. The advantages...

Here is the phone number for the DHS border offfice in Buffalo, who have been helpful in answering my questions. (716) 646-3400 Best to call between 9 AM to 5 PM if you have any questions or concerns about the new PAPS rules. -Weave-

Yes, Lawrence is correct. I can understand this new ruling to some effect, yet feel the DHS did not do enough to properly inform carriers about it, and the fine is more than a little bit too steep. -Weave-

DD is correct, you don't need to have the FAST card to use PAPS, just be sure when approaching the checkpoint you don't go into the FAST only lanes if you don't have the card. I got nagged at for that once:o -Weave-

Thanks for all the help. He decided he is going to purchase a Sprinter, a 2500 extended version, mainly because he just likes it. Our local Freightliner dealer here in Buffalo, FMI, has been giving fairly decent service on these vans, so I hope that won't be a big issue later on. He is...

Yes, the fines are from the Dept. of Homeland Security, $5000 for the first offense if you attempt to bring freight into the USA without PAPS now. PARS is still not required to enter Canada, you can still use the A8A and clear freight inside at the broker. But to bring freight from Canada into...

You need to do some of the old soul searching prot, which is not an easy thing to do when considering your family. Like Tom said, they are your #1 priority. I can understand what you are saying about the risks of going insane doing a job you cannot stand. But, I do agree with the others here...

Did anyone think these new rulings would be advertised well when DHS knew by keeping it sort of hush-hush and using ignorance is no excuse they could generate hundreds of millions of dollars in fines? Think about it. Individual states do this sort of thing all the time. It's like if you don't...

I have a funny feeling US customs is going to be mailing out those $5000 fines like fliers for a few months! x( http://www.expeditersonline.com/dcforum/DCForumID1/2471.html -Weave-