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Here is what I have found to be true regarding this matter, sort of the layman's terms- If the truck or trucks are used FOR a business, (for instance you own a furniture store and use the trucks to deliver) you take mileage deduction. If the truck or trucks ARE the business (Beavis Trucking...

Nope. -Weave-

C-10 is the electronic fuel controlled version of the 3306- it is an excellent, fuel effecient, reliable engine. CAT's class 8 engines are awesome! The thing with the crappy 3126 is people don't realize it wasn't designed or built as an on-highway engine. One thing I have to gripe a little...

It wasn't anything personal, the messages were removed as they were extremely political in nature, and did not apply to the subject of expedited trucking. There are millions of political forums on the internet to carry on that sort of subject. Sorry! -Weave-

I might need Einstein to correct me if I am wrong, but our "air" we breathe and use to inflate tires every day I think is about 85% nitrogen already. -Weave-

That Freightliner Columbia listed for $38 grand looked like a good buy to me, but what do I know??? -Weave-

Most companies aren't leasing on at the moment as it is typically really slow right now. They will begin leasing in late March when things pick up again. I would definitely lease to a carrier and gain some experience before attempting to obtain your own authority, which is a BIG comittment...

The Lucas oil stabilizer, and others (STP oil treatment, for instance) are sustainers. That is they stick on to the internal engine components and stay there for a while. They have superb lubricating qualities, and eliminate dry start ups. I highly recommend them, esp. when starting in cold...

Some companies will allow you to trip-lease. Here again, you need your own operating authority and liability insurance. Plus, the lease company will usually make you cover their signs on the truck. I won't sit much more than 24-30 hours in one spot before relocating to a hopefully better...

If you have your own operating authority, and someone at home, etc. who can bid on the loads for you, you can do that. There is quite a bit of work involved having your own authority as opposed to leasing though. -Weave-

Those old guys know the magic! I do the same thing, and live in Buffalo. I have never had gelling problems. What I think it does is helps to keep the return lines bled after shutdown, which keeps them from gelling. If the returns gell up, the fuel pump won't function. It's an old theory...

My Freightliner Columbia is very similar to the truck Sean is running, except it has a 12.7 Detroit S60 and Rockwell 10 speed. gets similar mileage, and has power to spare all over, and is as relaible as they get. -Weave-

This subject doesn't apply just to the CAT 3126, but to all engines that use surpentine type belts, gas and diesel alike. Unless you run in a clean atomophere, the bearings in those tensioners will eventually go. They usually start to squeak a little at startup when they are giving up the...

I have covered this topic before, and it seems like the folks at Detroit Diesel agree with my opinions on synthetics. Yes, they have superior lubricating qualities, and much more stable viscosity than standard mineral based oils. However, they are not going to increase your drain intervals...

I have a friend who used to run an E unit with FedExCC. One morning a forklift driver poked his forks through the side of the leased trailer while unloading it. Guess what Pat said... "Preventable accident." The only preventable accident I see there was Pat herself:7 -Weave-

It just goes in trends- I would go for months without one, then seem to get 3 or 4 a month. Yes, they can be very annoying, regardless if the inspectors are "just doing their jobs." -Weave-

Use of kerosene is acceptable to prevent gelling, but I would avoid gasoline, esp. with any newer diesel with electronic fuel injection. According to Detroit Diesel, use of up to 50% kerosene is acceptable for extreme cold climates with temps below -40. Smaller amounts can be used up to 0...

Just a guess, but I'll bet any shop that works on trailer refrigeration units will service rigmasters. Just call around and ask. -Weave-

The characteristics of gasoline (mainly its high flash point) make it impractical to use in any type of heater. I don't know of any that exist. Diesel fuel is actually a thin oil, aka #2 heating oil. It handles very well with its low flash point in burner type heaters. -Weave-

Rather than fight with a company that doesn't want your truck, why not lease it on with some other company that does? Many of the smarter companies are realizing that truck age does not matter so long as the thing works. Also, as far as the looks of the truck go, bottom line is that doesn't...