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  1. Tobster317

    Cargo Van Pay for parking

    I hear you. I drive a straight truck. I usually look for a short spot in the back. Usually they have a lamp post or a corner spot that is short. But a friend was in NYS 2 weeks ago and paid $13 at the TA there for VIP parking.
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    Any info on Tran Stewart

    Anyone have any info pros/cons on TranSwewart Trucking & Logistics out of MI. I am solo driver of a straight truck. Thank you in advance.
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    Big Truck I work on Hino trucks. I'll answer any questions I know the answers to.

    There's a Chiense website called. Www.aliexpress.com. I've seen the software and computer port modualar (the thing that plugs into the truck) for hino's only but they were under $900....
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    Preventing fuel problems in cold weather

    Are you serious. I mite as well just bring it to you, lmao.
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    Preventing fuel problems in cold weather

    How do I know if my fuel heater in the fuel filter housing is working properly. Don't tell me to wait till I get up north to see lol.
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    Big Truck Hino VISIBLE LEAKING BEHIND TURBO

    It should take about 10 hours if you are by yourself and all the bolts come out correctly. Right Greasy lol. Don't count on the bolts either but you do have less than 700K on your engines so they mite behave.
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    Big Truck I work on Hino trucks. I'll answer any questions I know the answers to.

    Just wanted to thank our Master Hino Mechanic. New thrust, rod and main bearing. Along with oil pan gasket. 2K miles on the new bearing, everything is good. Thanks.
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    Layover money?

    Thank you Turtle. What happened to me was the wrong schedule date. Got their Sunday as per dispatch. That division was closed. So had to hold it to Monday late afternoon
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    Layover money?

    Does your company take a percentage? What is the reason they give you?
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    Tipping

    Question! Does anyone leave a tip for the porters that clean the showers at the TA/Petro? Thanks
  11. Tobster317

    Big Truck 2007 Hino 338

    Thanks to greasyshirt for your free info and anyone else that has helped any of us out. 700K and still going strong!!!!
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    Big Truck Please HINO Diagnostic HELP!!!

    Greasyshirt is not that funny looking. Here is a picture of the Hino Genius hands at work. Lol
  13. Tobster317

    Talking money with dispatchers.

    Sometimes you have to take the good with the bad. Just got offered $1.83 per mile, solo straight truck, in state 166 miles. Than I get offered $1.20 for the same thing.
  14. Tobster317

    August. Where you at,

    Angola to Lafayette IN. Sunday Morning.
  15. Tobster317

    40 years later...Where's Jimmy?

    In Giant's Stadium or the Verrazano Bridge.
  16. Tobster317

    Loves Tire Pass

    It took about 10 minutes but it was my first time. When I go back, I should be in the computer with all my info. We shall see if it's quicker.
  17. Tobster317

    air bag springs for alumabunk

    Ok, another question, is there a way to check if the air bag is working properly?
  18. Tobster317

    Loves Tire Pass

    I have used it. They gave me 4 free on my Loves Card to try it out. Afterwards it will be $5.00 for straight trucks, what I've been told. The tire person comes and checks air pressure, tire depth, then it gets recorded and you get a bar code on the side of your truck. The next time you pull in...
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    Busy in April/May?

    I have a question? Been doing this for a year now, worked for someone and O/O for straight trucks (Solo driver) What do you consider SLOW? $1500 per wk gross $2000 per wk gross $2500 per wk gross Remeber everyones home lifes are different. Married,single,kids, no kids, own or rent a house. When...
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    air bag springs for alumabunk

    Thanks a lot bubblehead. Ill look into it now and replace when i get home. Thanks again.
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