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When we have sold trucks we always provide a dyno and several oil tests. Having all of the receipts of work performed is also a big plus. It is amazing how many don't have them, or very few. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

I would watch purchasing any high dollar equipment. A single driver with a good used truck might make out ok doing LTL if they allow multiple loads and take very little of the rate. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

Regarding the savings, I referred to lost time from work for the primary portion of the savings. I agree everyone will die eventually and costs during the latter few years of life will potentially be greater than all prior years combined...

Leo wrote A ban on smoking would save hundreds of billions of dollars annually in lost time costs, medical costs etc. and would far outweigh the lost revenue from the sale of the products. Multiply an hour a day times how many smokers are up and down the elevators to go out and smoke times their...

Good to hear you guys are back home! Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

Hey BBB It was great meeting you. We hope we can hook up again. Stay out of those snow storms! Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

Espar in Detroit would be my pick. Great service even after the sale. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

My current repair is a BIGGIE! Last Thursday morning my Cummins M11 (with 677K miles on the clock) broke an exhaust valve which destroyed the cylinder head/block. On the downside, my "RainyDay Fund" will be depleted to the tune of around $20K when I get out of the Cummins shop, here in Colby,KS...

Simon You are correct, the 660 is the 600 replacement. Essentially the same appearance except it has composite headlights and a much larger grill. They needed a bigger grill to fit the large radiators that are now required on the 07 EPA models. All of the engines you mentioned will be upfitted...

For $2,000 or under to be the drivers responsibility sounds too high. For me, I prefer they call if it is much above several hundred dollars. It would seem many drivers would "fire their owners" if they had to put up that kind of cash on a repair? Not totally sure, as I have never done it...

I mean that I asked a question to many people at FedEx, what changes to my revenue will I expect from this change? I got the same answer from everyone – we don’t know what rate changes that will occur when this takes place. So to me it is that a great marketing idea created without thought...

We did this twice several years ago and the costs were as follows. 1500 to remove box and system. 1500 to install box with new u bolts. (Old ones too rusty and cut off with a torch) 800 for electrical set up and testing. This is for a box mount. If you have a road warrior unit, that transfer...

It is not looking like much in this case. For owners, it pays to be selective or let your truck sit. The latter being a better alternative verses a team or individual that tears up your equipment or would would be fired from any other form of employment. Fortunately, we haven't ran into this...

We looked at a 07 KW 660 at the truck show, and they had the canister mounted on the frame rail but didn't seem to be impeding anything. The 07 Volvos had them basically in the same place. International had them inbetween the frame rail. No one was exactly sure on the additional costs. All said...

Good news indeed and hoping for a speedy recovery. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

RE: Passionate? I wouldn't worry too much. With all the advances in alternative energy, we are see the gasping breaths of the oil industry. They will exist but in a different capacity. Bio diesel, electric, hydrogen you name it will come around. We are seeing it now. The oil industry sees it...

I would agree that that it could be just electrical or a connection. I would have them recheck everything on the turbo since you had that replaced recently. Then have it reflashed and see what happens. If you hit the brakes and it comes on, that sounds like a wheel sensor for the anti-lock...

I would also have them check fan sensor. Your fan may be running thus dropping the temp. quicker. Had this problem several years ago on a cummins. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

Way too many to list, but enjoyed meeting so many at the show. The hospitality of many was welcomed and appreciated. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

On the surface it sounds like more freight opportunities but at cheaper rates. I as well am only basing this on the truckshow article. Customer retention sounds like the main objective. The brokers I use have described it as exclusive use LTL. Still sounds pretty new to know exactly what its...