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My inner gps is always "recalculating"!:confused:

Question: When you load, do you leave the van in park, or in neutral with the pb on? As has been mentioned by myself and others in a few threads, leaving the vehicle in park when being loaded is very hard on the whole driveline and will lead to early component failure. Either way it's worth...

It's true, the concept isn't really new. Other than the fact that it's a nice looking rig, I was more bemused that walmart was trying to con everyone by trying to give the impression that they are environmentally friendly, all the while using a glider kit to get around epa emissions...

Walmart Canada unveils first-of-its-kind supercube trailer | Truck News OPINION: How Walmart's 'supercube' trailer fails the environment | Truck News

Here is a link to the Canadian hours of service. http://www.tc.gc.ca/media/documents/roadsafety/hos_application_guide.pdf As the American HOS are more restrictive, all cross border operators should just follow the U.S HOS but use a 36 hour reset instead of 34 (even when you are in the states)...

Yeah, would be in my book as well, however it does have possible implications. I only mentioned it just cause it's a fact and if anyone was reading and happened to only use the "quick method" of 2.2 factor to convert which many do, it wouldn't be totally accurate, and in the case of IFTA, one...

Not trying to sound anal here, but it is actually 26000lbs. By adding a few decimal places on the conversion factor for increased accuracy, we get: 11794 x 2.2045 = 25999.873 or 26000lbs It actually does make a significant difference as there are many straight trucks out there that are rated...

I'm not a ford fan but I have to admit this is a pretty neat looking van. The Shelby racing stripes and the rims make it look "future cool".

Hehe, he joins a very elite group of singers (for the second time). Randy Travis Found Naked And Drunk In the Middle Of A Texas Road | Baby Boomer Advisor Club Those mugshots rank right up there with Glen Campbell and David Crosby. As he was arrested in Feb for intox as well, it makes one...

If you are looking for paperless logs (not to be confused with EOBR's) then I would suggest "Drivers Daily Log". Drivers Daily Log Program (DDL) - ddlsoftware.com - Trucker's Duty Status Log Software and more. Includes New USA 2005 & Canada 2007 Rules. Supports both U.S & Canadian rules and is...

Walmart offers dime-a-gallon gas discount in 18 states Looks like a good deal but only until Sept. 30th

I think some of the security guards are lot lizards. I hear they like it when you approach them. Just be cool and they won't put the cuffs on too tight. But then again, maybe you like it that way.;)

More info on page 36 here: Today's Trucking: The truck news website and magazine publishing information on trucking regulations, trucking industry, fleet management, owner/operators and the latest in trucking products, truck statistics and trucking services. As has been mentioned, it appears...

You know that look you get in your eyes that says you've been on the road too long? Kinda like a cross between the "deer in the headlights" stare combined with that far away "I'm looking right through you" gaze. Road Eyes! "When your down on your luck and you can't harmonize, get a girl...

Why is it that some people just don't get the fact that all being an owner operator/independent contractor, or driving for one for that matter means, is that you have the right to go out of service whenever you want. You have the right to set your own hours. It does in no way give you the...

The only thing on my wish list for the Canadian workshop would be the opportunity to speak to as many recruiters as possible. Not only from Canadian companies, but U.S co's with Canadian authority as well. I'm sure the U.S based carriers interested in building their Canadian fleet will no...

Re: Any one switch from a sprinter van to a gm or ford 3500 unecell single rear wheel Yeah, that's what turned me off about the unicell model. Got to have at least 144" usable length for three 4 foot skids. 146" would be better in case of overhang or whatever. What about it Guido..........you...

Re: Any one switch from a sprinter van to a gm or ford 3500 unecell single rear wheel Hey Guido, Are you actually getting 146" inside usable length as it says in the spartan brochure, or are you at exactly 144 as you mentioned?

Was wonderin' when you were going to get around to looking after your homies!;) Are you thinking of doing this as a standalone workshop, or as a seminar in conjunction with an existing trade show? I will be attending Truck World 2012 at the International centre in Mississauga on Thursday and I...

Always nice to hear good things about Canadian TS's, as few and far between as they are.:( Unfortunately I haven't heard too much good about any of the 5th's anymore. Would you believe the 5th Wheel in North Bay, Ontario, only has porta-Johns!!!:eek: There is however a decent place on the...