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I was on I-90 in North Idaho and I saw a FedX straight truck and later that day I saw a Landstar straight truck both were going west. I was very surprised as I can't remember seeing one before out here. Is there getting to be more runs out this way or was that just a rare happening. Dan :D

Where can I get a Laminated Motor Carriers Road Atlas?

WOW!! I just read the current and archived posts on cummins vs cat. If you believe the posts, the cat 3126 is a piece of junk and you will be lucky if the engine makes it to 300,000 miles.It is a throw away engine as it can't be rebuilt (but it sure is strange that you can buy a remanufactured...

2 identical trucks T300KW they have basically the same mileage. One has a Allison 6sp. automatic and the other has a super10 tranny. The truck with the automatic is $6000.00 more. Is it worth the extra money for the automatic? Keep in mind I have drove trucks with 8LL to 18speeds. Although I...

I am buying a Straight truck that is in Kentucky. I want to bring it here to Idaho and work on it over the winter. Then in the spring I am going to put it in service. Idaho said I could get a temporary lic. for Idaho and buy trip permits in each state, well guess what that would cost me around...

I have the new co-pilot 9. I Would also like to get microsoft streets does anyone know if my co-pilot antenna will work on the microsoft streets. Thanks Dan

If you have a CDL license issued in one state and move to another state while the CDL license is still valid. Do you have to get a CDL from the state you moved to? Or can you wait until it expires and then get it issued from the state you moved to. WHEW!!! that was a mouth full. Thanks Dan:-)

I hope this question doesn't sound to stupid. So here it goes. I see trucks that are for sale advertise the tranny as a 7speed and some say 6+1. I know 6+1 equals 7, at least in old school math it did. But are these the same tranny. I was told on several occasions that the 7 speed is not a very...

Expo goers I hope you are having a good time. I am looking to buy a GPS and would like one that is easy to use (I am not from the new electronic generation)I am looking at the Garmin C340 and what about the Co-pilot Truck Laptop Version 9. Or any other make that an old GEEZER like me could...

I DID IT!!!!!!!! Bought my truck today! A KW T300 22ft box 70in sleeper, Paid cash! No truck PAYMENTS! $10,000 working capital. I have my business plan in hand.Tri-State or Bolt here I come. As I am going to be ONE HELL of a businessman. (spell ck. please):D :D :7 :7 Dan Remember take it one...

A company I am looking to sign on with is giving me 3 options for getting paid and I need to pick just one. 62% of the GROSS pay for the load plus 100% of the fuel surcharge, or $1.05 per ALL miles plus 100% of the fuel surcharge, or $1.22 per LOADED mile and 100% of the fuel surcharge. In your...

I was about ready to sign on with Conway as a solo in a D unit. Know I don't know what company to look at. I was told Panther doesn't want solo drivers. Dan:-( :(

Has anyone out there had any dealings with Kenworth of Indianapolis(spell ck. please). Can they be trusted? Dan

I don't quite know what forum to put this in so I will start here. I found a truck I am thinking about buying. But I am concerned about the fuel milage. The truck is a 2000 FLD112 Freightliner D unit Straight truck,22ft dry box, ISM 330hp Cummins,10 speed auto-shift, single axle, 70 inch condo...

I am looking to buy a GPS I was wondering what brand and model some of you are using and if you like them. Thanks Dan

Roll- up door or Barn style doors? Can you tell me the Pro's and con's of each. On a D unit. Thanks Dan Remember take it one day at a time.:D

Hi all. Another question from the frozen North. Is it possible to buy a 24ft reefer straight truck and use it for refer loads and non-refer loads if there isn't any ref freight you could haul regular non hazmat freight. Just trying to cover all the angles and get a truck that is versatile...

Just a thought. Do you have to have a class A CDL to drive a D straight Truck? Or will a class B CDL work? Thanks Dan TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME

Thanks everyone you people are GREAT!!!!!! Summer in Fairbanks is exactly 7 days long! 24hrs of sunshine AHHHHH the tan is unreal. And then we all turn nocturnal again for 344 days. I just sold my KW T800 so know I can do something stupid and look for a straight truck to buy. And join the...

I expedite in Alaska but I am moving to the lower 48 soon. I plan on buying a D truck KW T300. My question is who loads and unloads you? Thanks for the great forum. You guys are AWSOME!!!!! Dan