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I used to chuckle at the "Ramp Rats" when I first started driving, but I became one when I was so tired that I felt myself starting to nod. You could have stood the truck on end and I wouldn't have woke up. That hasn't happened since the first time.....lesson learned!!! I'm with BBB on the...

In late October of '05 I bought a truck and the nice ladies at the Lorain County, Ohio title bureau told me everything I needed from the Co. that I was going to lease with to avoid paying sales tax. It took a couple of days for everyone to get on the same page, but it got handled. Go to your...

By the sound of your post, the "airplane" antenna works about as well as my rabbit ears on the mirror bracket. Thanx for saving me from buying an "airplane"!!!! It looks like satellite is the way to go. Rex

Did you consider that it might be a hybrid taken to the next level??? Rex

100psi is 100psi. If it's cold outside, 100psi is 100psi. If it's warm outside, 100psi is 100psi. If the person meant that a tire with 90psi cold will read 100psi when warm, they are mistaken. Rex

Broom, Keep in mind that Leo has his new rig hooked up with Landstar. If you look at the tandem axle Landstar straight trucks on the road you'll see that alot of them are lift gate units. I talked with Landstar when I got into the process of buying my truck, and the agents (both LEA and...

> >Makes you wonder ,why havn't ex drivers started up repair >facilities. > Like competent drivers, skilled technicians are tough to come by. Labor rates go up...tech pay stays the same. Special service tools cost a lot of$$$...dealer buys only the minimum. Mfg. training costs$$$$$...dealer...

> >Regarding weight, it's not all that heavy compared to class >8 straight trucks we've driven, (some with lift gates and >reefers) which have hovered around 30,000 lbs (give or take) >with all tanks full, our gear on board and no freight in >back. > I'm wondering if KW is using tungsten...

> > I can scale 18,550 right now. > >Leo > Am I correct in assuming that your new rig weighs 27,450lbs??? (27,450 + 18,550 = 46,000) That's a heavy truck. Rex

> >Can you pleae list two positives about your truck and two >things that you think are not so good. > Truck Particulars: 1999 International 9200 Eagle w/51" Hi-Rise ProSleeper Cummins M11 370hp 10 Speed trans Tandem drives 26' Morgan box w/roll-up door Interlift ILFS liftgate 46,000 GVWR...

>If they change the logo, I hope it would only be to update >it with the times. Several NFL teams have done this >(including the Seahawks), and I think it fits. I can't see >the Bucs being a fierce team with their old logo. And the >Broncos and Patriots old ones just stunk. LOL > My...

I have all of my insurance through OOIDA's Owner Operator Services. If you are a member, and you should be if you own your rig, it is worth giving them a call @ 800-715-9369. The lady I dealt with, Andrea Dinwiddie, got me hooked up with everything I needed for only 138.75 per month. The truck...

Merc, I've been looking hard at all of the various "NoIdle" technologies, and I've come up with a set of parameters that are in place for determining which unit gets bought for my truck. 1) Diesel Power....must be a "national" brand....ease of finding parts on the road 2) 3500 to 5000 watt AC...

BroomPilot, Don't feel bad, my truck has a GVWR of 52K ("Honest, Officer, it's right on the label on the door frame!"), but in reality it is only legal for 46K in most states. Rex

Always use the clutch when shifting a synchronized manual transmission. Shifting without using the clutch will greatly accelerate wear. Rex

>>OldProf sez: >>I like high class stuff, like Jerry Springer. :+ :+ ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!! Rex

I have a JVC Sirius that sticks to the windshield of whatever I'm driving, which was cool when I drove a different company truck each time out. It now lives in my van. The first thing I bought for my "new" truck is a spiffy Kenwood with built in Sirius (model: EZ700SR) and all new speakers to...

>A friend of mine metioned this product, just looking for >input if anyone uses it..product mentioned that is was for >expeditor trucks and can do the following. > >v/r >Willie Willie, That ain't a fuel saver, it a wallet lightener! You will gain freight capacity equal to the weight of...

Broom, You've got mail! Rex

RE: I am no longer a ROOKIE one year ago today I t Broom, Congrats on getting your first year behind you!! I hope the rest of them are safe and profitable! Rex