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Ok, correct me if I am wrong.;-) You are going to have a tough time scaling much over 10,000 on any stretched class 8 tractor running a single drive axle. I'd be curious (hence my comment under the picture) as to what Geo's Western Star can scale with the single. They more or less force you...

It's 100% possible to get a really decent new or used D unit truck for under 60 grand. I bought my first expediter, a used '95 FL70 for 35 grand almost four years ago and I'm still running it now. Keep in mind you get paid the same mileage rate wheather you have a $30k truck or a $100k pimper...

Short of my laptop, I guess my next best friend is my well equipped toolbox. I got a level 1 inspection the other week, and as the trooper went to scrape off my old CVSA sticker her scraper lost its razor blade. She was astounded that I not only had that, but a bottle of lighter fluid to...

Most recent was I delivered the 18 foot long 1000 lb. crankshaft to the Elanor Bouchard's EMD engine at the docks on Staten Island. The Bouchard is a huge tugboat that tows oceangoing freighters. It was neat to watch the freighters loaded with shipping containers pass by in the "Kill Van Kull."...

The folks who keep me busy during the winter with fun automotive loads. They usually have to deliver so fast I don't have time to stop and pee during the run. But they pay good so I certainly can't complain;-) -Weave-

I checked them out in Dec. at Freightliner of Knoxville. They quoted me $34,000 for the 2500 model I test drove (so the 28,000 doesn't sound too bad.) They have been in use in Europe since 1995. I did not notice the lack of a tranny fluid dipstick, that would be kind of silly as it has what...

Do understand, Western Star folks, that this is not the old Western Star. The company is now owned by Freightliner, as is Ford's class 8 division Sterling. You deal with Freightliner exclusively now..Good luck!:D -Weave-

RE: Why are these You have come to the right place.

I'm going to gather the majority if these TPS loads are automotive. Here's the deal. Minimum $1.25/mi. to the truck for all expedite auto C-D big 3 truckloads or $1.00/mi. for B's. Should we make that the new standard? I will NOT run them for less, and it's definitely fair. --Weave-- Where is...

RE: Things Ive learned not to do....... For what to do now.. You are more than likely tired and fatigued when you drop off your auto load. These receivers know that. Some are very nice and understand that- New guy at Ford tranny plant in Indy was very fair and much faster than old guy there-...

Boy, that is a SWEET one! Hope a drop axle is on its way to put some weight on! -Weave-

Carrol was one I must have missed somehow.. possibly worked his stint in expediting before my time. He must have been a friendly man to those who knew him and I wish his family the best. Sincerely, Weave

RE: stupid is as stupid does Here's one that cracked me up today at Daimler/Chrysler's Detroit axle plant in Hamtramck, MI. Little instruction sign for drivers next to reception window telling drivers to chock wheels, etc. Some driver jotted in "If pissed off, bang head here." Typical, I...

The switched deep cycle battery thing has been working great for the very few I know who use it. It's a great idea I have meant to implement but haven't had a chance to. Larry's 3 batteries, like mine are cabled in a parallel circuit, not series. Better than the (again) sort of complex deep...

RE: stupid is as stupid does Advice well taken. It's just when you get that one out of however many thousand auto plant workers who doesn't take their job seriously at all that irks me. (Mr. Cowboy who loves chess more than his job)Not exactly the kind of people I would want to buy a car from...

RE: How to quiet cranky auto plant receiving I would venture to guess being a woman DEFINITELY helps:7 Except I run solo so I guess I'll need to bring a wig:D Just be sure not to break up Lil' Cowboy's chess game at Ford Oakville assembly ever- he likes games better than women!

Yes, it does get to you after a while. One thing about cooling systems- the engine will need to be running 165-170 degrees to have any appreciable cab heat. That might have clued me in to the faulty sensor as it would definitely make no heat at 155. The Horton system adds a sensor in the...

I know you have ran into them- those pesky overpaid auto plant receiving workers who just live to ruin your day. I know many who are decent and nice the way I always am to them, but when you run into that special little arrogant one (you will) here's what you do without getting yourself into...

Here's my 2 cents. I run solo and have not had a big need for a genset. If I were to buy one I'd get a Rigmaster, but it would be a luxury, something teams can afford. I liked that little calculator- fun but it's just numbers and not "the real scoop." If gensets were the greatest things in the...

Whatever you do, DO NOT convert to a Horton electric system. They are a pain in the ##### and have more little sensors to give you problems than you'll ever know. Plus the clutch costs $400 every time its rubber shock suspender breaks and pulls the wires out of the housing. Not to mention the...