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OK, I have been looking through a LOT of past postings. Not that I'm bored, just wondering why you seasoned fellows who are currently leased to FedEx CC don't have much nice to say about them. First off, I was leased to them at one time so I somewhat know what I am talking about and feel I can...

Want to get started as on Owner-Operator? Pick up a copy of this booklet "A Business Manual for Owner-Operators" at www.partners-in-business.com You will benefit greatly from it. -Weave-

If you have to resort to ether starting your diesel in extreme cold weather, here is the safe way to do it. This works, and it does not damage you or your engine. This applies to bigger diesels in d/e units. 10mm open end wrench- remove the plastic air filter minder. This will leave a hole...

Have any of you heard the old quote that "A used car is someone else's mysery?" A used or repossessed truck can be very much worse. Yes, there are a lot of good repo deals out there now. Not knowing a thing, I think I'll jump right into that repossessed '99 Freightliner FL70 with 3126 and...

I need some help here. We are thinking of running a smaller truck in the family as opposed to our D units. Looking in my little green book it states all interstate commercial vehicles must keep a log book. It defines "commercial vehicle" as a vehicle 26,000 lbs. gross or over. So, I would...

I'm surprised I don't see more postings on this subject. Here's what I use in my truck: 1: Bjorklund's Driver's daily log program. Available free at www.driversdailylog.com. (Thank you WendyCal for this one) I have a small printer in the truck to print the logs and every DOT inspector and...

Make sure your air brakes are adjusted properly prior to Sept. 5th. The CVSA is doing a big (brother watching you) campaign on that day. Even if you think they are OK, twitch all your slack adjusters to be sure the shoes are contacting the drums with the parking brake applied. If you don't know...

LAST EDITED ON Sep-01-01 AT 10:10PM (EDT)[p]I have received many e-mails on questions related to truck tire wear, esp. front tire cupping on Freightliner FL's and GMC C/D units. I had this problem on my own FL70. The solution, finally found through 2 years of trial and error, is indeed...

Maybe there are too many negatives out there, in general. This time, no way. I would like to thank the people at C&M Transport (Cal,Mark,Julie,Dan,Tom,Karen,Mike,Cheryl,..) Sorry if I forgot anyone! On behalf of my father and myself we really do appreciate the work you do for us, even though we...

Hey, you expo folks think you have it bad- here's one for you. I experienced this at the Speedway in Berkshire, OH about 3 weeks ago- you've all been there. It was "slop the hogs" time for two piggy transporters- this was the most absolutely disgusting thing I have EVER experienced in trucking...

I am in search of the best available nationwide pager out there- my 1 yr contract with Satellink is going to expire, and I didn't care for this system at all. I got a Weblink on a ten day trial, and its nationwide coverage was so bleak I only received one page in the ten days! I cancelled it...

Save your ATM receipts. Why? That fee they charge can be written off as a business expense. You'll get enough back to buy a 20 oz coffee and a paper :D Weave (at home all weekend waiting for a load posting stupid messages)

Here's my friendly neighborhood mechanical posting for the month. For some unexplained reason many folks come up to me at truckstops and ask me if I can jumpstart their "dead" batteries. Guess what? In 8 out of 10 instances there is nothing wrong with the batteries at all. When I get an open...

When under your Freightliner FL's hood, spray some WD40 on the windshield wiper linkages now and then. If they get too dirty the system will become intermittent, making you think the motor is on the blink. By the way, the motor and gearbox is in the cab, under the passenger side "glovebox"...

LAST EDITED ON Apr-12-01 AT 11:40PM (EDT)[p]I don't run much auto freight, but took a good paying run into the Ford Dearborn Assy. plant yesterday. 1 skid @ 130 lbs. on my D truck that paid full rate for 480 miles. I haven't been to this plant in about 2 years. Went down Miller Rd. and...

Freightliner dealers have rebuilt bendix D2 governors on sale for $9.95.. its a good idea to keep one in your spare parts box as they have mysterious ways of quitting and when they do, you stop. Take it from one who found out in the nice warm 20 degree below winchill weather of Portage, IN last...

Be coutious when turning on mirror heaters in extreme cold climates. I turned mine on to remove some ice in -15 degree windchill, and both mirrors cracked. Now I've got seven years of bad luck- Yay. --Weave--