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Or... our company officials got the bulletin and didn't read it, no surprise there either:7 -Weave-

Bering is no longer in business. The story went something like this: Berings were designed in the USA, and produced by Hyundai Motor Co. Daimler Chrysler owns a sizeable share of Hyundai, and of course Daimler Chrysler owns Freightliner. Bering's owner alleges D/C forced Hyundai to stop...

The Super 10's I know of and have tested, which would be from 2000-on, are made to be left in gear when making the split. This is the big selling point of the Super-10, to have a 10 speed with only 4 lever moves to shift from gears 1-10 as opposed to 9 moves with a straight 10 speed. The one I...

The Sterling Acterra won JD Powers intial quality award for midsize trucks, something held by the KW T300 for many years. Now regardless initial quality is only that, but definitely worth considering when shopping around. -Weave-

The FedEx CC book was and still is very good, I use it to this day for paperwork doubts, even if it's getting obsolete and I haven't ran for them since 2000. Other carriers instructions were very vague. With PAPS being mandated PARS won't be far behind for being mandatory. If the systems become...

I got my info from brokers and customs at the Peace Bridge in Buffalo. It's no longer US customs, it's the Department of Homeland Security!! :D (They were quick to point out the name change to me.) I don't know how they could enforce the PAPS thing now if nobody was told about it, there has...

You might be all kidding, but I know Glen's Deuce Coupe truck was designed to be a full motorhome after its expediting stint. It was in the EO article in regards to it, still on the archives here. One day at a time A-team, you might have to get the bugs out of truck #1 first, I'm sure Glen and...

I started using the Co-pilot system about 6 months ago. I have always used PC Miler, and Co-Pilot is from the same company ALK. It is the best thing I have used so far, and I have the latest updates. New versions have USB port receiver, a standard on modern laptops and that looks to be a...

Thanks Tony. I checked with a few brokers and with US customs, and it is true. As of Nov 15th, no freight leaves Canada without a carrier provided PAPS barcode. This barcode must be faxed to the broker by the shipper, and freight will clear at the booth if the barcode is OK. Only if the...

One of my reliable informants just told me that a PAPS barcode will be a REQUIREMENT to bring freight into the USA from Canada as of Nov. 15th. I basically told him I didn't belive him, and he got really cross with me. Does anyone know of any truth to what I was told? -Weave-

I am only posting this here because it is a safety issue, and I know what is one cause of this on Freightliner business class trucks (FL 50,60,70,80, M2), Centuries, Columbias, and FLD tractors, any Freightliner with the Rockwell/Arvin Meritor FF-961 12k front axle. Have a professional...

AWESOME DD!!!! Thanks!!!! -Weave-

Interstate cargo vans are also supposed to log in NY all the time, but I have not heard of them enforcing it here, though they might if you are pulled over for some other violation. -Weave-

Rather than do that Charlie, you might want to contact the people in the classifieds looking for drivers. Some fleet owners can provide you with health insurance. You have to sell yourself and shop around. -Weave-

That is one of the oldest scams in the book, I encounter it about once a year. They have a car and tell you they need money for gas. If this happens to you just tell them you are strapped for cash yourself, sorry. Then call the police if possible. Figure if these guys can get the full $20 out...

As long as that Ford is still under warranty, I would not stop dealing with their customer relations until you get satisfaction with the issue. In my past dealings with them I have reached acceptable solutions, but it took 6-8 months. That doesn't do a lot of good when you can't even use the...

Definitely something wrong with the fuel system that you might want to address real soon. It might have a few bad or weak injectors causing the smoke and poor MPG. With regards to engines, you will get better sevice from a Cummins specialty shop than if you take it to a Freightliner dealer. A...

I believe the box held only 4 skids. Yes, the truck was partially sponsored by Bentz and a few other component suppliers. It was more of a motorhome than truck, which was what the owners were planning to fully convert it into once they retired from trucking. If you do some searching around on...

I would bring this truck to a Cummins shop, and have them adjust the valves and check the injection pump timing- basically a diesel engine "tune up." On the easy end make sure the air filter isn't dirty if you haven't checked it yet. -Weave-

Consider going cat can do's route chaz. It will offer the best opportunities in this field. If you lose your job and go on unemployment, in many instances your state will pick up the cost of going to an accredited CDL school for a class A or B. With that in hand, you can get a job driving...