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Ateam wrote; Since you're one that is running T-Val now, I'd love to hear your response to DaveKC's consistent negative posts about the value of reefers. His most recent reads, "Your situation is not that uncommon, and validates many posts with regards to buying trucks with reefers ect...

Averages of $1.10 or less per mile on a white glove equipped truck isn't anything to get excited about. Certainly a place to be careful in buying one of these units. Your situation is not that uncommon, and validates many posts with regards to buying trucks with reefers ect. Investments of that...

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I should have mentioned, this was about a year ago. Based on your experience I think some things might have changed. $996.00 for a alternator and some batteries sounds on the high side unless they did other work? Davekc

appreciate this info a lot, but I am going to sound sort of naïve about the Qualcomm and need to ask if there is any more tips and tricks on how to use it to our advantage? Thanks in advance, To ensure accurate information, we need to know the carrier you are with. Each carrier provides...

To BigDog's post I didn't want to get too repetitive with another thread so I sent you a PM. Glen, I believe he is looking for someone currently running in that capacity. I sent him a reference. Davekc owner 21 years

Comparing a year with Surface to a Year with WG our overall rate is up about $.50 per mile. Our miles are down and our revenue is about the same which hurts right now because of the extra investment, however that is offset by the fact that we are not purchasing as much fuel and wearing out our...

In response to message #0 Sounds like King pins or sloppy tie rods or steering joints to me. Better get it checked out at a reputable tire/alignment shop. These could certainly be an issue but he indicated it was only during braking. King pins and tie rod issues will be there all the time...

Not sure on current prices, but have had excellent service at Kenosha Peterbuilt. They are on 94 about a half hour north of the border on the west side of 94. We had emergency service done on a tractor and had great service and the price was reasonable. While a dealer, I can't remember their...

In and out bound trucks change constantly. A macro eight will tell you how many trucks but not how many teams for example. Depending on the update time, you may have two trucks in an area but can't accept a run because they don't have the hours to run it. Also, certain areas have more loads at...

If brakes checked out ok, it could be the brake springs, air chamber, or actuator. Any issues with these will not show up in a DOT inspection except possibly a missing spring. The good news is that it is not likely a high dollar repair. The only other distant shot on some trucks would be the...

We have a 3126 and change oil at around 12,000 to 14,000. This is with the aid of a generator. Oil tests at this stage seems to be ok according to Speedco. Milage on truck is almost 500,000. Just had overhead and dyno and everything checked out. Before I forget, we do use Lucas and I certainly...

also picked up one of those motorhome rear window wide angle lenses and put it in the corner of my passenger side window. I saw a tractor trailer with this placement and it lets you see a little more of that blind spot and seems to show you things that don't appear in any of your mirrors. I got...

I never heard of springs under the box? Only spring suspensions. This will be interesting information for their intended purpose. First time for everything. Glen; You should be able to give us some reading on this subject. I will second that. Davekc

You will usually find that the best runs come at the most inconvenient times. Funny how that always works that way. Davekc

For what it is worth; we have had good success getting out of TX but they were almost always a long team load. Broker loads out of TX would certainly be helpful for a single as they likely would not have the same time constraints. That is using Panther's system. Not sure how Fedex will do with...

There is a class 8 truck on the market right now that is listed as being put together by an experienced expediter so it has everything just right. It also is listed with a 5 speed Allison automatic. Talk about a disaster and that's one for sure, at least in my opinion. After quite some time in a...

We have parked at the mall before. Good tip as parking can be somewhat limited in parts of Atlanta Davekc

If you are grounded in Texas it is a trip to Detroit but would be well worth the adventure. Alot of information is available as well as talking to existing drivers from both companies. Recruiters from both companies will be on hand both days to answer questions for you as well. Hope you can make...

As mentioned by RichM, Ateam was never mentioned in this post and chose to respond. But since he did, I thought his experiences would be of value to people contemplating a truck build. Since his truck build has been going on for almost two years, surely he would have some input helpful to folks...