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With regards to Lucas, it is recommended by Cat and Cummins for the reduction of dry starts ect. You will also notice a 4 to 5 lb increase in oil pressure. In addition, it doesn't void warranties ect. Most oil change places carry it, including your dealer. Davekc

While there are many Dave's, I do remember meeting you at the EO booth. If it was at a different location, then it wasn't me. Davekc

This should give you some idea of where you sit & Sense -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Independent Contractor Classification By PBS Tax & Bookkeeping Service Jan 26, 2005, 18:26 We get many questions about hiring another...

I will attempt to answer most of your questions. I personally like the cat for a smaller engine. A kw we have has one with 450,000 and no problems, and we have a freightliner with 900 plus before it was rebuilt. Rebuild has 75,000 on it now and no problems. Your questions; Would you replace the...

Raceman Your thoughts are not uncommon. Over the years we have had many drive locally then to OTR, and then back again. They are really two different animals. Some like local and some like OTR Your best bet is to find a company that does both. At least it will give you some flexibility. Davekc...

Terry, you are correct. But you know it is going to change tomarrow:) Davekc

As mentioned, alot of trucks are not stretched correctly. If possible, drive several units that you like, already stretched, to see if you like how they ride and perform. Your ride will be affected by the type of suspension, what type of air-ride, wheelbase, and box placement. We have had...

Individuals or groups will not bring this to the forefront for any changes. There will be some changes, but it will be coming from the IRS. Look for upcoming changes as they have already stated that they don't like the way it is structured now. This is to be included in Bush's new IRS tax plan...

Take your serial number(last six digits) and call your KW dealer. The 8.9 cummins has ratings of 310HP to 350HP Davekc

Ours was a Ohio based carrier that has since converted to a flat milage plan Davekc

I believe he is refering to the bridge sticker in the windshield that is $100.00 When you have this, you don't pay the $5.00 bridge fee. The other is the fast decal. You still pay whether you have the fast decal or not. Davekc

I will add a couple of things that might or might not help. They do make a front air ride on the Arogosy. Probably helps but not sure it would achieve the same ride quality of a conventional. They have or did, a QC unit that can be mounted inside your frieght box. Good option verses a outside...

At the end of the 2004 calendar year my average per revenue mile, with fuel surcharge, was $1.19. With many of the carriers paying $.75, .77, or .80, who's better off? Terry I am not sure with the vans as much, but when looking at load boards and bids, LDB is right on in that freight is...

I personally like the per miles better. Both are ok but the percentage requires more leg work. If paid on percentage, you must see the BOL and surcharges to know if you are getting the correct amount. I wouldn't under any circumstances,"just take the companies word for it" Three years ago we had...

I would go used if adding these to a truck. You seldom would recover the value if buying new and putting them on a used truck. Davekc owner 20 years

For what it is worth dept. Last month we had a truck get dispatched from their home on a load to N.C. picking up in Tampa,FL. They stopped at the Wildwood Pilot in Wildwood, FL on I75 and fueled. A short while later he called and said the truck was starting to run rough and wasn't sure why...

Also, dispatch and contractor relations told me the computer is usually off on its info. So it's better to call in and ask about individual cities. I ask 3 things... how many trucks? how many teams? and how much freight has come out of that area? Usually they'll tell me the freight count for the...

There you go fleet owners. Give these folks a Tajh to camp in while on the road, and look what happens. "The roof is too low, the sleeping area is too small, yada,yada,yada". And they go away, anyway. I still maintain, if you wanna go camping, buy a Winnebago, and leave the trucking to us...

Welcome aboard I have always enjoyed your posts. Davekc

With the overall length at 40 feet, you would be somewhere between 300" and 320" on the wheelbase. Any highway tractor could be stretched to accomadate those dimensions. Additional frame rail may be needed to support the weight of a larger sleeper, and reduce flexing. Additional crossbeams will...