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I'm about $2500.00 and change lighter as we speak. I was reluctant to go with the injectors but that's the way Cat wanted to do it. Also that included an overhead and a clutch adjust

Well the deed is done and it seems to be running fine. I've been trying to loose weight anyway but the weight lost was in the left rear pocket where I keep my wallet.

Hey Danny D, Sounds like you are as patient as I am. A guy once told me if I was a vulture I'd go out and kill things instead of waiting around. I can sit in my truck about 24 hours and then I start to take it apart for something to do. This work requires us to be away from home but it's...

Well now I know what was wrong. My injectors were bad and the injector seals were leaking mixing oil with the fuel. Big bucks repair being done right now.

It has always used about a gallon every 10,000 or less ( very acceptable ) The last 3 weeks it has been more like a gallon every 2000 with no change in performance. I used to work on the old mechanical engines quite a lot (71-series Detriots) but these electronic engines still throw me a lot of...

I've got a Cat 3126, Just turned 300,000 and just started using oil. I've got it in at Cat to do an overhead right now and hope they find something simple. Any ideas?

RE: Epedited Experience vs Life Experience vs Truc Hey Tennesee Trash - Don't be giving up so fast. I , for one enjoy your posts and your life experience is just as important as trucking experience.

I carry a laptop but I don't access the internet when I'm on the road. That's why I'm not on here much. I guess it's time to go WIFI. I've been thinking about procrastinating about it for quite a while.

I had one at a ford plant in Cleveland that was just plain mean but that was the only one I'd complain about in 2 years. Most are friendly and very helpful. Seems like you a did a good job of holding your temper to me.

My deal was similar just not as far. I took a multiple drop load that ended up in Orlando just before Easter. My family asked if I could get back by Easter for a get together and I was leaning that way. Then dispatch called and said the shipper liked my truck and wanted me back again on...

Thanks guys. I usually hang out at least 24 hours and then take short hopps to find freight. I just lost my temper with this particular situation.

I burned out in the business world. This is a good place to get out of the stream for a while and try a different kind of stress. Keep in touch and keep at it. You certainly could do worse.

Good luck and wave when you go by. I'll be the one in the FL70 that's going 56.5mph. Hang on were moving now.

I really hate to be unfriendly but my CB is off most of the time. It would really be nice to be able to talk to the other expeditors I see out there but it seems like their radios are off most of the time too. Every time I try to leave mine on for a while some jerk gets on there and it goes...

I used to work for them a couple of years ago and they had lots of trucks then. Still see em from time to time. Don't get too discouraged I've been a little slow too.

Well folks I just did a stupid thing. I know it's my own fault but it stll bumms me out. I just deadheaded back to Michigan from Memphis and deadheaded back from Orlando three weeks ago. (yes I know Orlando can be a bad spot) Got tired of sitting and came home. A lot of this business depends...

Good for you. I'd kill (figuratively speaking) for a deal like that. Good luck selling the truck and we'll see you down the road.

I ran for them for a short time. They seemed ok and I was very busy but it seemed like most of their runs ran somewhere between Toronto and Chicago on the I94 - 401 corridor. I ran 70%+ Canada runs. Got tired of the border stuff real fast. Their per mile rate was on the low side compared to...

I checked around at businesses near my home and struck a deal with the owner of a nursury less than a mile away. I pay minimal rent but he checks the greenhouses off an on at odd hours. So, he'se checking on my pickup or my truck fairly often even at night and on weekends.

It's common practice to be offered loads for smaller trucks. Obviously the pay is less but it sure works well when you're stuck somewhere. I'd rather take a 12' or even a van load than deadhead back 1000 miles. My dispatch lets me know what type of load it is and I have the option of turning...