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  1. davekc

    Landstar

    I would do a search on the EO archives and that should give you some information. Davekc
  2. davekc

    "When the rain gets in"

    RE: There was a post some time ago with someone having that same problem. In addition, he indicated in the winter his fridge would freeze up. I think AB should revent the unit through the sleeper and remove the outside vent all together. Just my opinion Davekc owner 20 years
  3. davekc

    Nosecone on straight truck / Lawrence

    While we have never tried them, some folks on here like those airtabs. They say they reduce alot of cross wind exposure ect. I ma buy them and try on 1 truck to see how well they work. I think Glen had them at one time on his truck. Davekc owner 20 years
  4. davekc

    The care and maintenance of box floors............

    RE: The care and maintenance of box floors........ Simon You can paint a coating on there if you are concerned with slippage during icing conditions. You shouldn't have ice, snow or water in your box anyway. Aluminum diamond plate will add 25 to 100 lbs depending on how far in the box you go...
  5. davekc

    The care and maintenance of box floors............

    RE: The care and maintenance of box floors........ Pallet jacks can be a handy item but all too often they are more of a hassle. Most of the time when one is needed, the pick up or delivery point have one. As mentioned, most places do not want you on their dock. That is auto freight and many...
  6. davekc

    The care and maintenance of box floors............

    RE: The care and maintenance of box floors........ A team wrote For example, while an extra legnth of diamond plate at the rear will do much to protect the wood where heavy freight and heavy fork lift traffic occurs, that same diamond plate may be an irritant in applications where a pallet...
  7. davekc

    Fuel Mileage

    Yeah, I'm afraid it's probably just going to have to stay as is. I doubt I could change it enough to make it pay off. If I did change it I'd never get to 6th gear unless I was in a 65mph or better state. As it is I have to get to about 61 for it to go to 6th and then maintain at least 59 for it...
  8. davekc

    Fuel Mileage

    LDB Prior to making a change, you need to know what the gear ratios & torque requirements are in your auto transmission. They will be different than Tom's set up because he is running manual transmissions. Most dealers will have a program that they can access to provide you with the correct...
  9. davekc

    The care and maintenance of box floors............

    RE: The care and maintenance of box floors........ I over time notice the same thing. What I do now is run quarter inch diamond plate one third into the box. Keeps the floors from being tore up. In addition, very easy to clean. And with most loads, seldom is freight all the way to the nose...
  10. davekc

    "When the rain gets in"

    RE: Yes you have to put the small rv vents on the boxes. Condensation will be worse on trucks that have the exhaust running along the frame rail verses stacks. Heating and cooling is the major culprit. Davekc owner 20 years
  11. davekc

    Response to U live U learn

    You could call legal aid and find a student to do the draft for you at a small fee. Then have a standard lawyer file it for you. Granted it is an extra step but also inexpensive. Just a thought if you are on a budget. Davekc owner 20 years
  12. davekc

    Fuel Mileage

    The two major items I am seeing is you have to use winter blended fuel and a 5 speed tranny are going to bring those numbers down. In the summer you should be around 8. Davekc owner 20 years
  13. davekc

    Response to U live U learn

    Depending on the state, you should be able to petition the state or county and have it removed. You may need an attorney but not $3,000. If it is an issue of getting into Canada, you will need a ministery permit. They will approve or deny you. Most likely you would be approved and you are set to...
  14. davekc

    ref Topic #2397

    I know the feeling. Be assured that OOIDA is not a union. Give them a call and let them explain what all they do. Davekc owner 20 years
  15. davekc

    Insurance Problem

    You don't say whether insurance is provided to you through your carrier? Davekc owner 20 years
  16. davekc

    ref Topic #2397

    OOIDA is more of a lobbyist group in Washington. They are really the only group that represents owner operators. The ATA represents trucking companies but not the drivers. If everyone played by the rules they wouldn't be needed. However, that is rarely the case. Most of there cases do center...
  17. davekc

    new class 8

    TSI Western Star should have all the information you need on the Star. Davekc owner 20 years
  18. davekc

    Security Gates

    I would also add to this is pets. Many do not allow pets. Some like Dupont have a kennel at the gates to leave your dog prior to entering their facilities. Davekc owner 20 years
  19. davekc

    ref Topic #2397

    These are two seperate companies. OOIDA is not involved in any suits involving Leader. There latest venture is going after Landstar. Court case review ect can be found at www.ooida.com Davekc owner 2 years
  20. davekc

    EO magnets ?

    As long as they don't put our photos on it:7 Davekc
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