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  1. davekc

    TIRE WEAR

    Hey sharp After they check the kingpins, if you are getting alot of scrubbing on the front tires, the front may still be fine. Have the back axle aligned. Just rule of thumb with vibration is that if you are getting vibration through the steering wheel it is the front. If it is through the seat...
  2. davekc

    Cat C10 Question

    I thought the same thing as well until I started doing some research on it. The price to have it sleeved is about half of a reman. You do give up alittle displacement but through the computer they can make some adjustments to make up for it. Afterwards I noticed no difference. If you are hauling...
  3. davekc

    Van Revenue

    While we drive a straight truck, we have not experienced any "B.S." I do know that some of the van folks deal with different people other than with whom we deal with. 8K in a van for the month is not that bad. Just my opinion, maybe some make more...I don't know.
  4. davekc

    TIRE WEAR

    We had this problem at one time and found out when the vehicles are new, they use rubber bushings on the kinpins. Replaced ours with brass bushings, and the tires wear perfectly now. Alot of times a alignment will not catch this defeciency. A cumputerized suspension machine usually will. Hope...
  5. davekc

    Tri-State or Conway now

    While no company is perfect, it does appear if the above is true, that Conway has some issues that they need to address. It does make us appreciate were we are at.
  6. davekc

    I'm being recruited.

    Just a side note on Prime is that OOIDA has been involved in many lawsuits with them. For specific details go to www.ooida.com Hope that helps Davekc
  7. davekc

    Cat C10 Question

    You will get alot of miles out of a 3126, just remember to change the oil at the correct intervals and secondly, try to refrain from too many cold starts if up north. Use a block heater. 10 Speed autoshift are excellent transmissions. Take getting use to, but once there you will like them. Davekc
  8. davekc

    Big News...by jeff jensen

    We are looking forward to seeing everyone as well.
  9. davekc

    I'm being recruited.

    Run the other way. .31 cents per mile is exstremely low. As a o/o @ .80 per mile, you will go broke.
  10. davekc

    Tri-State or Conway now

    110k to 130k for a van is a bit of a stretch for the average van owner. If TriState told you that running cheap freight will get you success, I have a sailboat in the desert I would like to sell you. Running cheap freight in todays market with higher fuel costs ect, you will surely go broke in...
  11. davekc

    Cat C10 Question

    I thought you sold your star geo? Nice truck:)
  12. davekc

    Health Ins.? Benefit Solutions Group?

    Hi, this is really davekc's wife. Finally got him off the computer long enuf to enjoy EO myself. :) I wish some one had responded to your post. Health insurance is a major concern of mine and would really like to know if what you have is better than what we've got with MegaLife. Anyone with...
  13. davekc

    GVW Vs. GVRW

    should be able to find freight out of CA or AZ. If you get real desperate with a Sprinter, Nagales(new port) or El Paso. Little bit of driving on the last two.
  14. davekc

    Cat C10 Question

    While some may disagree, I have had good luck from the 3126. In addition, they are rebuildable. Class 7 are cheaper and more economical than a 8. In your case, you have to look at both trucks. The C10 is a good engine, but will drink alittle more fuel. In addition, you must look at both trucks...
  15. davekc

    Hours-of-service rule overturned

    Last I heard was they have to have new rules in place no later than 52 days. Why 52 days? It took three decades to change the last ones. Does anyone notice the timing of this? Seems odd that this is coming to light about the same time the toll issues and highway funds act are coming up for a...
  16. davekc

    Expediters Wanted in Iraq?

    The Iraqis should hire and train their own people. They do a fine job of blowing themselves and everybody else up with great consistancy. We need to declare martial law there, or get out.
  17. davekc

    Warning for Carson City area

    Phizer has a place in Reno. I think there is one in Pheonix as well
  18. davekc

    Hours-of-service rule overturned

    new is old and old will be new. Some things never change. It will be interesting to see what Wal-Mart does. The biggest whiners of the new HOS rules
  19. davekc

    Finding Freight

    Other than generic load boards, most folks with their own authority have their own customers ect, if not leased to a carrier
  20. davekc

    Tag/Pusher Axle

    I think sharp gives a good explanation.
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