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    Dyno Results

    Thanks, Rex. The O/O will be sending me copies of dyno and other work done shortly. Once I get all those copies I'll follow up as you suggested. Thanks again.
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    Dyno Results

    It's a Cummins M-11 Appreciate your input Thanks
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    Dyno Results

    I've been told a reading of 3.5 oil blow by is good results for engine? Would appreciate your input. Thanks
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    Insurance

    Good sound business advise. Thanks for sharing it.
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    landstar

    Over the last couple of months I've talked to 10-15 Landstar Express America O/O and they all agree it takes around 6 months to learn their agent system for dispatching units. Also been told being new guy on the block one needs to contact and make your pitch to agents until they get to know you.
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    Soy Oil

    O/O told me his International Cummings M-11 runs better and quieter substituting 3% fuel with Sam's Club soy oil. Your thoughts. Thanks
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    CB Channels

    George, I didn't even think about my XM unit. That will work just fine. Thanks John
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    CB Channels

    Rich, thanks for the info. After radical prostatectomy March 30th they performed biopsy and I am now CANCER FREE! So I’m following recovery as mapped out by surgeon and feeling stronger each day. Now that I’m CANCER FREE my plans are to follow through with purchasing my own used truck. Once...
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    CB Channels

    Jeff Jensen's article on CB's was informative. Jeff, do you ever take a day off? Before I started expediting last year it had been decades since I last used a CB radio. What is the channel number for emergency weather feature? What other channels are useful to remember and for what reason...
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    Con-way Now "D" unit

    I spoke with a D solo driver John Tilman last weekend (585-414-0731 call after 7pm or weekends) He related the following: $1.15 per loaded miles FSC currently $.18 per mile Paid DH $.30 per mile Paid DH $.50 per mile for Canadian runs NYC runs pay $129.00 premium 560 miles is longest run for...
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    Class 7 Frame

    Thanks, Dan & Denny
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    Class 7 Frame

    Thanks, Greg
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    Class 7 Frame

    Isn't Freightliner Business Class M2 106 built on on Class 7 frame? So much to learn. Thanks John
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    waiting for loads

    Never been there but it looks like quite the place. <http://www.jubitztravelcenter.com/> John
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    Buying used truck

    Hey Leo, Following suggestions from EO posters like yourself has made purchasing used truck much simpler and more likely save me headaches down the road. I've googled and made a few phone calls with no luck so far getting info on extended truck warranties. Will continue to check and post any...
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    Buying used truck

    Tom Tinker, I appreciate the kind words. I had a radical prostatectomy they gutted me from pelvic to belly button. Each day I feel stronger and will follow Dr. directions. A good side is baseball season started and I can enjoy XM and YES all day long. In a few weeks I will be going to Lakewood...
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    Buying used truck

    Once again you folks posted valuable information. I would have thanked you earlier but I had a radical prostatectomy last Thursday and I'm just now catching up on things. Dr. said it was textbook surgery and prognosis is for full recovery. Still be some time before I hop or gently climb into...
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    Buying used truck

    I drove last year for O/O and have decided to purchase my own used truck. I plan on having oil analysis, dyno, ECM, review of maintenance/repair records, physical examination of entire truck and road trip performed before I purchase. Any other suggestions as to what would be appropriate...
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    Detroit Diesel 8.5L 320HP (Good or bad motor)

    Thanks, Rex. Would you mind teaming with me so I can pick your brain about engine maintenance and repairs...lol Thanks John
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    Detroit Diesel 8.5L 320HP (Good or bad motor)

    Greg, Can you explain ECM dump to a novice? Thanks John
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