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We dont' use a winter front and don't believe it is necessary. Like Leo's truck, ours runs at a constant engine temp year 'round, regardless of outside weather conditions. Perpaps off topic a tad, I can also say that cold weather driving in a Volvo is vastly superior to cold weather driving in...

It is a popular comment often made by B-unit (cargo van) drivers here in the Open Forum. If you drive a van, you do not have to keep a log or comply with DOT hours of service regulations (certain expceptions apply). While that is absolutely true, how important is that really? I ask the...

Dave, Are we not saying the exact same thing, only in different ways? No number, in and of itself, is meaningful alone. A complete analysis is not complete without gross, net, ROI, CPM and other numbers. The better handle an expediter has on all such numbers, the better business decisions one...

Very impressive web site about your travels. It is clear you put a lot of careful work into it. I am certain that many, many backpackers and hikers will benefit from the work you did. Great things happen when people live and share their dreams.

Dont' feel bad, ejtrucker. I grew up in Wisconsin and lived in Minnesota most of my adult life. I don't like the cold either.

Industry publications have been using the term "freight recession" for some time now. Overall, freight is down from previous levels. As trucking is considered a leading economic indicator, some are pointing to that as one of many indicators that say a recession is on its way and maybe now...

"But what do I know." It would appear you know more than your fleet owner. Of course you should use a fuel additive to keep diesel from gelling in cold weather. If your fleet owner does not figure that out after paying the bills you mentioned, ... well, what can you say?

Yes they are.

Truck type? Carrier name?