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I would agree with Glen. Most of the time the noise you are decribing is coming from the springs. The only concern I would have is a hard pull to your drivers side. It would be to your advantage to find a dealer who has a suspension machine. Diagnostic costs are around $200.00 with that usually...

Appreciate your kind words As mentioned "thanx for the thanx" Davekc

This might be worth adding for the new folks ect. When presented with a tight space for putting landing gear down here are some suggestions. Crank your gear down until it is only 2 inches from the ground. Then, back into your space. At that point you can either crank it a few times and you are...

Use 40 foot total length in any straight truck configuation. Davekc

Sorry, I forgot to add it. This should get you there http://www.thehollandgroupinc.com Davekc

I prefer a class 7 because you can turn the chassis over every 5 years and generally keep the drivetrain on warranty through that period. A class 8 is designed to go 10 years. It will be under warranty for only part of that period. Class 8 will generally cost almost twice as much as the 7 when...

The only thing to add is that make sure you get in the right lane if you don't have the bridge pass. If you don't, they make you go inside to pay the bridge fee. This applies to entering the US whether empty or loaded. Keep in mind that nothing is marked to indicate this. We made that mistake a...

Couldn't have said it better myself. Find a larger carrier that has freight EVERYWHERE. You are a sinking ship running at .45 cents a mile. "business man first, driver second" Davekc

I agree with dreamer. If I had a van, dieseldoctors new van is the way to go. The crossways type is ok but only if you have the unicell body. Davekc

Go to your volvo dealer with vin# and see what allison would be compatable with your truck. A whole list of things have to be considered before attempting this. For example, what are your weight tolorances on the front, what will bolt to your engine, what torque specifications does everything...

The electric ones are around 500. If you run it on a seperate battery add another 200. Davekc

Depending on the owners carrier, the 60/40 version may soon become a thing of the past. Look at the team classified ads. Carriers are going to be forced to pay more, and owners with have to pay more. The teams that are running for an owner under the 60/40 split and getting a small surcharge are...

Holland would be my recommendation. They have trailer shops in just about every state. Davekc

Good topic and responses. Hopefully some new or prospective o/o's will absorb some of the above. In the past it was easy to find drivers, but entirely different to find ones that can understand and work within a particular companys system. Some grab this naturally while many others self...

The stuff I used on aluminum is a mix of almost the same thing. Jewelers Rouge, rain ex, a dash of tarnex and water. Davekc

RE: I think you probably are painting a more realistic scenerio than some. I think alot of folks have a tendency to inflate figures ect in order to attract potential drivers. They are as desperate as alot of the other OTR companies. We have XM and it is amazing some of the trucking commercials...

RE: I am not sure as to whether information is being provided that way from companies or fleet owners. Alot of fleet owners are getting desperate and may be painting too glorious of picture. As for A team, his stories are just that, stories. He should be entertaining everyone with his new...

I as well am confused by Sandra's question or reply? It sounds like an owner has not payed her. Panther is very timely on their settlements. Davekc

welcome aboard:) Davekc

The Phil Peters guy should jump in her as he is buying a volvo with a bentz 120. For a new team a 770 would be more cost effective. The more current information that you can get the better as slots are either filled or slowly getting filled before 2007 models come out. 2007's will cost more and...