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  1. jjoerger

    Will We Get Out of New Orleans?

    Thanks for the advice. We got a good paying load to Kansas about 30 minutes after we delivered and then got a predispatch out of Kansas. We were worried because we had never been there and had just made the mistake of going to Denver where there were already 9 trucks.Had to take a relocate to...
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    Will We Get Out of New Orleans?

    We have a load to New Orleans. Never been there before. Is there any activity there? Or should we just deadhead out of there?
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    True story

    Thanks for posting, I really enjoyed them!
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    Tire Discounts

    When I called Speedco for a quote I asked for the FedEx Contractors discount and the guy there knew exactly what to do. 2 Bridgestone R280, 295/75R22.5, mounted, balanced, valve stems and all taxes for $725.41.
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    Tire Discounts

    I just bought new steer tires at Speedco and used the FedEx discount. Saved over $400 from what I was quoted at TA. If you are looking for tires don't forget to get a quote and ask for the discount.
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    KW T600/T660 questions

    If it is a red KW the sleepers are 87" and fairly spacious. Search this site for Expediter Services and you should find out a lot about there trucks.
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    January 2010 Location

    Delivered in Tampa on 1/6 then deadheaded home to Lake City, FL. Temp dropped to 19 last night and my water lines are frozen. In Florida we don't plan for temps below freezing to last more than a day or two. Oh well, they should thaw by noon when the temp will be around 48. High today predicted...
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    Dear Mr. President I am Moving to Mexico

    MOVING TO MEXICO Dear President Obama, I'm planning to move my family and extended family into Mexico for my health, and I would like to ask you to assist me. We're planning to simply walk across the border from the U.S. into Mexico , and we'll need your help to make a few...
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    January 2010 Location

    At the TA in New Braunfels, TX. Delivered in Brownsville on 12/31, stayed one night in Edinburg then deadheaded up here to civilization. At least it is warmer here than at home in Lake City, FL.
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    2009 Most Awesome Location

    Provo, Utah at sunrise. Late spring, with hot air ballons in the background. Truly Awesome.
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    Striaght truck which one?

    A couple of months ago I bought a 2006 Freightliner Columbia with a Mercedes MBE 4000 and 10 speed auto shift. The truck had 618,000 miles on it. I was leery of it because of the mileage but since I got it for 28K I decided to take the chance. I put a set of drive tires on it and had a PM and...
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    MBE 4000 oil leak while idling

    Thanks for the reply. I found this on a web site that I think explains the problem. "Diesel engines were designed to operate at peak efficiency running wide open. As there are no spark plugs, cylinder temp., obtained by compressing air in the compression cycle, is necessary to ignite the...
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    MBE 4000 oil leak while idling

    I have a 2006 Freighliner Columbia with a Mercedes MBE 4000. I am having to idle this weekend and have noticed that I am leaking oil from just behind the turbo. Has anyone else had this problem? I think it is being caused by the idling as the truck does not use any oil between services. Any...
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    Who has it tougher and why?

    My choice would be a DR with Liftgate, Lift Axle, Reefer and Data Logger. 450 HP and 10 Speed Auto Shift. At least an 84 inch sleeper. I could run just about anything except an E load, park most anywhere I want, climb the mountains with ease and be very comfortable while parked. I,m only...
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    Lucas Oil Treatment

    Check out this web site for an independent test on this product. What about Additives? After seeing this I won,t be adding it to my oil.
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    JFK Parking

    Does anyone know of a good place to park at JFK in the cargo area. I have a 12 hour layover between a drop off and pick up and don't want to leave the area if I don;t have to. A place with a restroom would be nice.
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    Changing Dash Light Bulbs

    That works on the ones that are not behind a rectangular cover. Ny speedo, tach, oil pressure, fuel, 2 air pressure gauges are all house in a rectangular covered compartment. It has four screws going into the dash, but doesn't pull out easily. I am worrided about pulling to hard.
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    Need Florida O/O advice on Getting IRP Tag

    Thanks for the info. I walked it through myself and got it done in about 3 hours. The folks there were very nice and helpful. If you have everything you need its fairly easy.
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    Changing Dash Light Bulbs

    How do I change the dash bulbs on a 2006 Freightliner Columbia? The ones for the fuel gauge and air pressure gauges are burned out and driving me crazy. I tried pulling the four screws on the face but it would only wiggle, not pull out. I am afraid to pull to hard for fear of breaking the plastic.
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    Need Florida O/O advice on Getting IRP Tag

    My wife and I are making the move to O/O. We bought a 2006 Freightliner Columbia in MI, Had our signs and QC installed and drove it home to FL. We are leased to FedEx CC. I know that I first need to get my title work done and then apply for an IRP Tag. My questions are: 1. Is there any way...
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