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This is a thanks to our carrier. Carriers take a lot of bashing in here, sometimes deserved and sometimes not. They should be thanked when they do right. We picked up a load in L.A. on 10-19 heading for Toronto. The paperwork was messed up but we were told to roll and it would be fixed before...

Ok, have anyone, after reaching thier monetary goals for the year, ever put a team in thier truck for a the last month or two of the year? Just to keep the truck running and take time off as well. Just wondering. The subject has come up from time to time at truck stops etc. Sounds interesting...

My windshield wipers keep coming on all by themselvs. This is not a good thing, tends to spred bug gook all over things. I stopped at the Frieghtliner in N. Little Rock today and talked to them about it. They say it is a common complaint and that Frieghtliner has a new switch that takes care of...

I just recently changed to using Opti-Lube fuel additive with every fill up. I had been using Power Service in the grey bottle. I changed due to things that I read in here. I saw a 3/4 to 1 mpg increase in my fuel mileage after the second use and it continues. My engine runs much quieter as...

Well, I did it. I decided to put nitrogen in all my tires. I went yesterday and had Crossfire gauges installed and then had nitrogen put in. While they were working on the truck I talked with the tech about how good the nitrogen REALLY works, not what the sales types say. He claimed that it...

I need some input. I read somewhere on here about the numbers off the oil analysis sheets. I seem to remember that the TBN or BN and the vicosity were the biggies. My last report had a TBN of 8.5 and vicosity of 14.4. What do these numbers tell me? I need to know more about this. DO I need to...

Check this out, I was there over the past week. I tried to buy chains but no one had them yet and many shops were not aware of the new law. Layoutshooter A few changes have been made to Colorado’s chain law in recent months in hopes of improving travel along the I-70 corridor and throughout...

I had just pulled into the Western Branch Detroit Diesel Service when my phone rang, it was Speedco. They talked with me for a few minutes and then told me that they would pay to have the pan re-tapped. They said that they think the main problem is the Mercedes use of an aluminum pan and steel...

I give up. I stopped for a oil change at the Speedco in Wytheville VA. I have a load on the truck that does not deliver until Tues at 9am. Figured this was a good time to do it. WRONG!!! When they tried to tourqe on the drain plug it stripped and will no longer stay in the oil pan, it's Sat on a...

My wife and I just went in service at 0900 07/25/07. SO what you may ask? Well, we are in service for the first time in OUR OWN TRUCK!!!! Look out world, here we come!!!! Layoutshooter

I need to buy tire chains before winter. I have been reading the laws and now I am REALLY confused. Am I right that in Colorado that all wheels on a single drive axle truck. Cables are not allowed and the only legal alternatives are automatic chains and wheel sanders. What does everyone carry? I...

Sure would like to see a new catagory of classified add. TRUCK WANTED!! It could have lots of neat fill in the blanks etc. What does anyone think? Layoutshooter

Hey Everyone, How about when you post a used truck listing you post it with all the info? Like, who it is leased with, liftgates, axels, engine/tranny etc? It would be nice to know if it is a White Glove/Elite truck etc. GVW would be nice. All the cool stuff. A phone number and/or a email...

What does everyone think about International trucks? I have heard horror stories and great things. Is it the same as anything? If you get a good one it's good and the bad ones are bad? Is there a problem with the brand? Just want to know. Thanks, Layoutshooter

Ok, how does everyone go about financing trucks? Not talking to the cash buyers. DO you get a new/used truck loan? Do you get a business line of credit? Has anyone ever used owner financing? Looking for the pros and cons to everything. Thanks, layoutshooter

Where does everyone park when they layover in LA? Seems like all the trucks stops are too far out. Most seem to put you into Ontario when you try to check in. layoutshooter

Ok, How does everybody keep thier padlocks from rusting/freezing etc? I tried a rubber coated one but it would not fit the holes in my door latches. I have tried oils and graphite but nothing seems to help. I bought a new lock and it is now woking very good and it is only a month old. Any help...

Has anyone ever heard of a expediting company called Load One. They are out of Michigan, at least I think they are. They are advertising for o/o in the local papers here.

OK, I was just talking with a driver who told me he was ticketed in NY state for running a diesel APU on his truck. The cop told him the NY law reads NO diesel engines can be idled. I thinks he was pulling my leg on this one. Anyone out there heard of anything like this? Layoutshooter

Why are there so few Mack straight trucks running in the wonderful world of expediting? I think I have only seen one or two ever. Layoutshooter