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I'm glad you pulled through, Frank. I also hope others read what you wrote and find a way to ditch their cigarettes. -Weave-

What that fellow said is 100% true, I've done it a number of times in the past year. I just didn't want to be the first to say anything about it. His last sentence is my philosophy too. Rate? Let's just say "not discounted any." -Weave-

It does sound like an internal problem with something expanding too much like you said. But, try these two things before getting it rebuilt. First, replace the shift pin on the end of the shift lever ,the thing that looks like a little boat oar. It might be badly worn in the position it's at...

I have never had any trouble getting into or running through Canada. It's a very easy country to run. Even living nearby in Buffalo, when I go there I do feel strange, however. I get my defences up. Don't know why, I just do- maybe it's just knowing what laws apply. Same goes for Canadian...

Yes, you will be able to run the van and a straight truck under 26,000 lbs gross without air brakes with the CDL C. You will in most states need to take the road test in a truck over 16,000 gross or you will be limited to under that on the CDL C. Take it with a rental truck, preferably one...

Are you folks running your air conditioners? My friend at Fleet Maintenance in Buffalo seems to think that's what is keeping the fan running with the added heat on the A/C condenser. In that event the fan should be running, and you'll just have to put up with the noise. -Weave-

I know when I was with FedEx they could help you connect with a fleet owner in your area. You still have to meet their (or any) companies qualifications. They differ a little place to place. -Weave-

I know what you mean. I run the 470 HP Series 60. Whaling power all over the place, one has to be careful. What tranny are you running? I am getting better than 10 MPG with the Rockwell straight 10 speed. Cost? My lightly used (54k miles) '01 FLC Columbia $56k. New Sterling/FL70-80 with...

Don't feel too bad about what happened to you. It's not uncommon. Most company "trainers" get the trainees mileage pay, and couldn't care less about doing any actual training. Really the only exceptions to that are two fellows I know who are Schneider-men who trained with an actual paid...

It's up to the carrier you are applying at to decide if they want to look at your DAC or not. Some carriers do not submit to or use DAC. Also, in your instance with the tractor-trailer, that carrier, if they even submitted a report to DAC about you, probably did not consider your case...

It's all personal preference, just like most everything is in trucking and life in general. I typically stay out 10-13 days and am home 3 or 4. I usually stick to running one region to do so. I guess my passion for the road wore off a long time ago, and I've taken up some pastimes one...

I'm glad you fellows like it;-) You'll more than likely be posting different stories (The imfamous $13,000 story) after 400k miles. I hope not, as I have seen one go past 600k miles before pooping out, but that was a rare one. -Weave-

Now that Detroit Diesel is part of Diamler Chrysler Powersystems (along with MBE engines, and some other Italian diesel manufacturer), I just gotta wonder if Dodge is going to have Cummins power to offer in their full size pickups anymore? I bet not. -Weave-

I have indeed been with C&M for over 2 years now, solo running a single D unit. C&M dispatches their units on a strict first in, first out basis. Sometimes unit location and size can play a factor, which will hold true anywhere in expediting. They do not play favorites with regards to truck...

Yep, you guys are right. You can even get a E350 Dually, add a sleeper and small box and have a unit much more useful than a Sprinter for nearly the same cost, and if it isn't more durable it will be much cheaper to repair for the long haul for sure. The Ford powerstroke diesel has a neat...

It sounds like you replaced just about everything related to the problem. Believe it or not, most of the time I find the cause of the fan running constantly problem on engines with viscous mechanical fans (what I believe your '96 3126 has) to be blockage of airflow through the A/C condenser and...

I have always used PC Miler for my mileage calculations and course routing, as it is the basis by which the company I am leased to pays me as do most other trucking companies. It is very accurate if you follow its routes. But, sometimes the shortest practical route it comes up with isn't...

I'm not going to say these things will REALLY help with MPG, but of course my NASCAR loving WVA redneck buddies swear they do add a mile or two and enhance performance on their Chevy Silverados with 5.7's. I don't really know what kind of hop-ups are available for a van though. 1- Full...

I am sorry I couldn't make it to the Expo, but I wound up in Miami, FL this week and wasn't able to get north in time. Hopefully next time around! -Weave-

It is so funny how you mentioned that. I do not trust ANYBODY! You can best bet I checked over everything at the rest area near Mansfield, OH for leaks.. you can't be too careful. If stuff is going to leak, it will usually do so shortly after being replaced. If a diesel fuel system is...