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www.cmtransport.com/driverswanted.htm has the figures which are accurate. I ran D unit solo and was in the middle of the D unit range. -Weave-

After having been leased nearly three years with C&M Transport I have decided to leave, but on a good note and on good terms. I have decided to take on a new venture at home, but I can highly recommend C&M to anyone interested in expediting. The people there are very friendly, fair and honest...

RE: Bulb me Sorry I just presumed you had a 3126 as they have a lot of injector problems. Most early issue 1999 Cummins ISC's have bad injection pumps. That was the first year they used the CAPS computer controlled pump, and if yours hasn't been replaced yet it will more than likely...

Bulb me For the instrument bulbs, you should see black plastic caps that twist out, and the bulb comes out with these caps. The bulb itself then will pull out of the cap. The bulb number will be on the bulb, they are usually 94's, available at Wal-Mart or the truckstop. That's an easy job...

My answers by number:-) 1. Same basic truck as FL70 2. It's a good engine, but a bit underpowered 3. yes, probably a lot more 4. No, but get at least a Cummins ISC8.3, DDC S50 or DT466 5. Most dealerships can only ask what the banks are going to finance the trucks for, so they are...

That problem is actually common to all diesels, even with big trucks. Does the Sprinter's cruise control system allow you to bump up it's idle speed to increase engine temperature? That would also eliminate EGR valve fouling at idle too. Extended idle speed for diesels should be 900-1200 RPM...

I'm glad you brought this up Larry, as I have been watching it carefully too as I live in the snow belt. These de-icing chemicals are much worse than salt as far as corroding steel goes. They also kill any non water tight electrical connectors. My defense has been about the only one there is...

Parent bore engines are not built for high-mileage highway use. Some common parent bore engines seen on expediter trucks are the CAT 3126, Cummins B5.9/ISB, and Mercedes MBE900, and the International T444/Ford Powerstroke. Common wet sleeves are the Cummins C8.3/ISC, International DT466/466E...

A parent bore truck engine block is like that of a car engine- to re-bore it it must be removed from the frame of the vehicle and bored out on a machine. In other words the cylinder bores are part of the block itself. With a wet-sleeve, the bores are sleeves that are inserted into the block...

To get a 3126 repalced with labor is between $12-15k, sadly usually more than what the resale value of the truck itself is. -Weave-

I checked with my local NAPA heavy parts department today and the FL70 B5.9 starter and the one for Dodge pickups with B.5 had different part numbers so I would have to say they are not interchangeable, but I don't have a clue as to what the differences are. May be size, wiring connectors...

I haven't been using my generator in the truck itself, just for block heating and battery charging at the lot I park it at when I am home, but it could be used on the truck in a larger tool box. After 2-3 hours mine heats the truck's coolant to about 100 degrees, not really hot enough for a lot...

The International 4400 with DT530 and 9 speed Eaton non-sync would be the winner by a big margin for your application.. but the price is going to be very close to that of a new class 8 setup. That is where you are best off looking at a smaller late model used class 8 rig. Take my word for it...

Microsoft Streets 2002 and the new 2003 cover Canada. -Weave-

This subject is where it is best to work on a flat rate contract. That way you as a contractor can't be screwed over by any hocus-pocus "discounting" or the claimed 58% or whatever percent charged to the customer. How do you know what the company ACTUALLY charges the customer? With a flat rate...

I was surprised how quiet is is, as it was made for campgrounds and has a large muffler. It's not silent, but quiet enough to put into a truck tool box. Large rubber feet on the bottom of it keep it from vibrating or walking around. As it puts out both AC and DC, you would not need the...

If you live in a cold climate and park your truck away from any electric power, and want to run your block heater a bit for sure winter startups, the Coleman Pulse 1850 generator works great. I measured the resistance of my block heater circuit and used ohms law to determine the current draw to...

I decided against it figuring it will just wake me up every time the truck restarts. I have just been sticking to idling when I need to. -Weave-

For those who don't know, Dan Schultz was one of the innovators of expedite trucks. They usually went like this: FL70 with Cummins power, a United of Des Moines, IA condo sleeper, and a Babb box. They were awesome, I know because I had one:-) -Weave-

Yes, I don't know why Freightliner used those plastic fuel lines near the engine which moves and vibrates a little bit and wears holes in them. I bent and moved the metal holder brackets a bit on mine to be sure the lines did not contact anything. That solenoid is another story, one yet to be...