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I checked it out. Nice ride. I think the Volvo would make a great RV. Way too heavy to use as an expediter unless they wave all the weight restrictions. They are a very heavy chassis. They do work well as a tractor. So far, we have had good luck with them as a tractor. Davekc

These new rules will certainly be a burden to the solo driver. I agree as well that run selection for many will likely change. As far as teams, it depends on how they run. I suspect that how they are running and how they log will not match. This is just another example of rule making from...

Camper World sells and installs these and have numerous locations. Something to consider if it ever needed service. They had quite a few different models and configurations. Davekc

I wonder if that will fit in a M2? The floors look simular. davekc

>Boy, Dave KC you either have a lot of time on you're hands >or are really desperate to defend Bush et al., OR BOTH. Plenty of time on my hands, but the information was forwarded to me. And no, I am not a defender of Bush. After two weeks, and more information, it is clear there were problems...

RE: Truth in the eyes of the beholder... Now I can understand that finding a professional bus driver may be hard, but come on – you mean out of 10,000 people who wanted to get out there isn’t one person who can drive a bus in an emergency Hard to tell what is true and isn't at times. My...

We are with Panther as well. As well as the mentioned comments, Panther gives us the opportunity to seek and book our own loads. They collect 15 percent, to cover authority, insurance, and collections. Very reasonable. They also have, if not the best, fuel surcharge program. Very important item...

It may be hard to tell until someone actually looks at it. It could be a broken or worn sleeper shock, bad air bag if air ride, broken frame mount for sleeper, or a twisted truck frame. If it is a larger sleeper, it may have a torsion/sway bar that has worn bushings. One of those, you have to...

A couple places come to mind. I know that AA in Ft Worth, TX had a bunch of used ones. Other spots would be sleeper conversions. Many have used sleepers and or parts. Just a few. www.aatrucksleeper.com www.indianacustomtrucks.com www.americanrelianceindustries.com. Star Class and Bentz may...

I might have seen that truck or a simular one. It was a Aerocell. He was using ramps that he carried with him to make it dock high. At the Mid America Show, they did have one that was dock high. Pricey, and it didn't have the sleeper conversion yet. Has potential, but it appears based on...

Experts have long said that a storm like Katrina has been overdue to Palm Beach County. When it happens, and in due time it will... expect Katrina to have a twin sister. With being a resident there as well, many talk about it as the next big disaster to hit FL. Your right on the money with...

RE: Canada and France.. I don't know the specifics of each country but so far, 115 countries have gave money, supplies, people, or pledged to give something. This was reported by Fox News on Sunday. Davekc

Pilgrim wrote Instead of Fox News, you must get your information from such unimpeachable sources like CBS and Dan Rather. But TV aside, check out the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post. You will find that the $200M project to which you refer was actually money that was proposed by the...

Another automated transmission to consider is the Arvin Meritor FreedomLine 12 speed. Can't say much about it since we've not driven one, but it gets high reviews from people who write about such things That is a great transmission. Stop by a dealer and drive one. They are pricey and with any...

I would add to this thread a couple of items. Depending on the company, the number of trucks in a given area (singles or teams), amount of loads per day, day of the week, time of day and whether or not your a team has to be considered. If this is not calculated, you are now having to figure...

Don't have a box hang over the frame rails without support. Bad things will happen if you do. In some cases, the frame rails can be extended depending on how the frame was originally built. This is a place you need a experienced frame man. Don't cut corners. Davekc owner 21 years

I would have some serious questions for a carrier that is operating interstate, and is running people that are under 21. If it is within the state (intrastate) then that is perfectly legal if they have the proper insurance. Most of the other carriers start at 21. Many go all the way to 25...

I find that surprising. I don't drive for Landstar but have used their agents, and there is a ton of freight on any given day out of Chicago. Sunday of course, being the slowest. I would think with the (Landstar America) office in Rockford, they would be busier. Maybe alot of their agents have...

I would advise going to a larger truckstop near where you live and talk to some of the drivers from the companies you are interested in. I would then follow that with research on EO, reading the archives ect. Lastly, take that researched information and start talking to fleet owners and...

A Delorme is a good system if using a laptop. As many will testify, a magellan or a garmin are better but considerably higher in price. Just depends on what you want, and how much you are planning to spend. Davekc