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Send your dollar. First number is 9 3.99 per minute for the rest Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

Good, bad, or indifferent, they only update once a year. That is the government site. Sometimes that can be a good thing, depending on what you are seeking. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

We watched for about a year and a half as Freightliner went from having a couple of parts available and would get a part for you the next day, to stocking no parts and forcing you to pay the airfreight bill or wait till Tuesday of next week's parts run for the now Merceded Benz marked boxes. We...

As much as I hate to see it, not likely the last of these types of incidents. Numerous violations that no one seems to know were addressed. Finger pointing will begin shortly. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

This thread is hilarious. Send me a dollar and I will tell your fortune. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

As with any company regardless of size it is wise to talk to as many drivers as you can to formulate whether it will fit into what you are seeking. If you feel a need not to research your prospective company, take the better odds at Vegas. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

Send me a PM and maybe I can help you. Some are still on vacation leave depending on your question. Some started earlier than others. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

What is wrong with his van getting repoed if he is failing to pay for it? A company loses the benefit of the vehicles income at the point it leaves their fleet. There is no incentive for the company to participate in your described actions. I am under the impression you are a venting Tri-State...

RE: Open door policy,doesn't mean that for most co You can't ask for more than that. Take them up on their offer. If nothing else, you will get a better understanding as to how they operate. This can be beneficial at any company. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

You would have thought there would have been a slight improvement. However, most truck TV reception is weak. A satelite would be your best bet. Many places including Camper World sell and install systems. A seperate dish to a full blown automated system are available. It just depends really on...

Good health can't be replaced. I would complete your surgery and see where you are at upon completion of that. Trucking can be physically demanding and any health issues would be tough to deal with out on the road. Again, address your health concerns first. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO...

Today I would say finding another reliable truck. We have had a few days that I think I am asking too much? That aside, I think 06 will be a good year. Plannning on upgrading equipment through the year Glad to help on your journey as so many have. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

I would agree with Leo on the amount of usage in a given time period. I would also wonder what its cooling capacity is at 100 degrees outside. Most battery setups that I have seen to this point only go from 5 to 8 hours. That is at peak performance. As they (batteries) age, that time keeps...

Those miles are about right assuming proper maintenance. It may require some repair but not any of the hard parts. Heading to 800,000 plus and I would say you are pushing your luck. Most OEM charts show rebuild or replacement recommended in the 750,000 range for the smaller engines. Class 8 or...

Sadly, it seems this is a reoccurring theme. My best luck has been with KW. Peterbuilt has been good as well but shop rates are generally higher. It does start to limit prospective new trucks. Sterling and Western Star are the same brand with different dealers so maybe their service might be...

Hard to tell. Some will go to the million mark and others won't. Alot depends on how it was taken care of. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

There are several factors but the leading ones are reliability and a major reduction in fuel economy according to the major diesel engine manufacturers. It will be interesting to see how they do. Availability of parts will likely be another one. Early industry reports are showing many locations...

With Panther, the empty move is paid from your current location to another better location of freight. Their deadhead is the distance (minus the first 100) to a location to pick up a load. In some cases, the first 100 are waived. Empty moves are set at the National Fuel Index and DH is your...

I think you are right. We have a good one with KW of Jacksonville. Haven't owned any Freightliners in awhile so I think that is something I need to pursue. Maybe I will have better luck with parts availability. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

Is it just my own experiences, or do they have any parts for anything they sell? We had a breakdown from hell because of a split top radiator hose. After two road side repairs and a final tow to location, we had one delivered from Springfield, IL to Decatur, IL. When asked for lower hoses, there...