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We were pulled over on PR 7 coming out of Chatam, ON near the 401. Officer said we did nothing wrong, just a routine inspection. He did a walk around, asked if the limiter was set and asked to see our QC HOS and last DVIR done (has to be within last 24 hrs). Luckily we had just had it set...

'07 M2 here. Wipers starting acting up after dealer installed new steering column due to loose telescopic (sorry Slo-Ride, i must have got the last one in stock). I was able to fix my wipers so far by just unpluging and pluging the switch back in a few times to clean the contacts i suppose...

I use a 3/8 inch clear plastic hose as a stethascope to find my air leaks, amazing how well it works to find even the smallest of leaks. Layshooter, I know we talked about the M2's AMU's before. You may already know this but the AMU's are very easy to r & r yourself by removing the retainer...

Here is a decent online manual on air brakes, not so much brake overhaul tho but does explain adjusting slack some around pg 66. You probably want to be sure your work is signed off by a certified brake tech to stay legal. http://www.gnb.ca/0276/vehicle/pdf/ab_manual-e.pdf

Gregg, thank u for the quick reply. I agree the underside is an aerodynamic nitemare, but that's why i'm thinking it might help as the tabs "sling" the air down and away from the mess. Would be interesting to know if anyone has tried it. Curiosity usually gets the best of me. Another Q i...

JonasJ, thank u for flap on the flaps. Can we order the eco flaps online, or do we just call in an order via phone? Referring to underside air flow, has anyone tried putting a row a airtabs along the bottum edge of your front bumper on a ST truck? I love my airtabs around the back of the...

What does the upper honey comb type filter look like assuming it was in place? How many miles on the motor? Overall sux for sure, i feel for you. retidepxe

Question; Regarding our TX county's "Business Personal Property Rendition of Taxable Property", it states; "If your property is regulated by the....federal Surface Transportation Board (STB), ...you are not required to file this rendition" and "The cheif appraiser may request a copy of the...

"The truck was eating the inside tread of my inside tires on my drive axle" Keep an eye on your new drives. If they also wear on the inside of inside tires, have a reputable shop look for rear end bearings out of adjustment as this type of wear pattern is more indicative of bearings (heard...

If the weather looked doable, it would be a no brainer for us. Did it last fall, one week turn araound, and loved the variety of wildlife and scenery. Roads aren't the best and 6-8 hrs without seeing another human. Be sure your truck is VERY road worthy. A couple stretches of the AK hwy...

10-4, got it. Thank you sir, Dougb

Ya just never know the whole story, I'm sure dispatch would bend our ear a bit regarding the full picture of said mystery company. However, there may be something to this or that carrier. I heard Kevin on XM today stating the CEO of Landstar noticed a trend for shippers more and more...

Cell phone biz is getting very competitive finally. I had the Nat'l 900 calling plan for years with Alltel w/ two phones (wife and mine) and two lines w/ texting, call waiting, all the nites and weekend and my circle junk and messaging for $154.95/mo. Last month i noticed on the Alltel website...

Just to clarify, Isn't the straight line depreciation for a Straight truck 5 yrs and Tractors 3 yrs? thank u, Dougb

I inquired at the Allison shop in Irving TX about lowering the sixth gear shift point on my Allison automatic to 60 mph from the current setting of 65 in order to run the Cat C-9 more close to 'er 1350 rpm sweet spot in 6th. The seemingly knowledgeable gent told me because the 6th gear clutch...

Piper1, u'r right on; OOIDA's paper dated Nov 4, 2008 titled "Quebec Minister Boulet Reneges on Speed Limiter Commitment" states “It’s unbelievable that in an economic climate where people are struggling to maintain their livelihoods, Quebec has decided to ignore their commitment to wait on...

Thanx Frank for your reply. We are husband and wife team so sole proprietorship....i recall reading your thread in the past on this subject of filing status and answered all my Q's there. Again, thank you for all you do. Doug B

Frank, Not sure if I screwed up by not buying a new vs. buying a used 2007, 73k miles, St truck in 2008 in regards to depreciation. I am wondering; -over how many years 'useful life' i can spread the depreciation (original buyer's in-service date; Jan 31, 2007)? -what are my options...

Wife and I have teamed with Panther a short 1 1/2 yrs now, nowhere else, Gov't cleared, Haz-Mat and will run Canada. While i do not confess to know everything about this business, I just wanted to ring in on the comment; "While it is great to be pre dispatched on a load that will also...

Just my 2 cents, and as an old hot rodder, the cooler temp makes a huge difference on the amount of umph you can squeeze out of your motor and therefore, takes less pedal to gain the same mph. Some may remember at a drag strip where bags of ice are stacked on top intakes before they run. Your...