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Well the cops have had a hard time of it this past week and a half. So much snow coming and so many accidents they really haven't been able to get the clampdown on truckers going worth beans. Forecast says more snow coming so problem for coppers doing speed traps and looking for problems on...

Thanks greg for the info re hids. i know there are conversion kits out there for them so a thought for the near future. Paul56 thanks for that info re KWs I actually was in their dealer looking but at the t300 series. Got sticker shock, it was reasonable.... So my search continues...

The Ontario Provincial Police are at it again against truckers. This time it's for the month (Feb) and they are after speeding, non signalling, following too close, unsafe loading, low trie pressures, you name the problem they are looking for you to get a ticket. Mostly though it is a move to...

I have been looking at trucks to buy for the last few months (becomig fleet owner). One thing that has bothered me has been some of the lighting systems on many of the trucks. They seem .... well sort of lacking. Now reason I say this is that in most trucks we sit higher and farther back...

Similar here. I'm booked available over 300 days a year, but actual work of course is a few less (few not meaning 3 only). Another driver (i won't mention company) I know who worked at same place I did a few years ago, works less than 230 days a year and does even better than I do. Some how...

Currently run a sprinter and have over 200,000 on it. Very few breakdowns. Only one that required a tow and that was under warranty. Otherwise all repairs have been sameday (non dealer garage), and only the tensioner break was a worrisome due to no water pump as I drove to a garage (not far)...

FOr the most part I use the Michelins LTX M/S although the sprinter came with the A/S. I didn't like the wet handling of the a/s so replaced with m/s. Otherwise for you guys running in snow there is something to putting on snows. I've had a hard time getting around in the sprinter in deep...

There are different levels of mixture for biodiesel just like ethanol in gas. There were some problems with early b100 (100% bio) diesel fuels as they cleaned out the lines and tank and caused plugged fuel filters (usually first two tanks, change filters). So were a little extra costs...

I run a sprinter but an 05 model. So far have had very few problems. Curreent mileage is over 200,000 miles. Great fuel economy and have hauled over 3000lbs in it (wasn't over weight) and still going. However on the flip side. A fella with my old carrier had more problems than you did. He...

Ok so some old foggies (fuddy duddies, which half of us are approaching) can do this thing. For most of us we do not have all day to spend figuring out which button does what.... Ok so some of us do as we wait for a call. However there are some who don't as we do not have access from the...

I don't get FSC. One carrier I know of reduced theirs they pay the drivers back last year (fuel had gone down a little), but not what they charged the customer (unfair if you ask me). Several companies from what I hear are not changing anything as pricing for carriers is already high and...

The price of diesel has hit around the 3.78/us gal here and in quebec it is even higher around 4.10 or so (depends on station of course). So for the near future word is that it'll get a little more expensive before getting cheaper. We'll have to wait and see. Rob

Well 610 you've hit it on the head. Your still running and making money. Maybe not as much as you would like but still. Re rude dispatchers well that happens a bit at bigger companies when the slow times hit as quite a few drivers are calling and asking for redirect to a freight lane that's...

Definitely Kitchener/Waterloo/Cambridge is a good area to be in. Lots of loads out of there and going there. It is also not too far from Mississauga/Concord so the deadhead home from there isn't too bad either. I now live in Brampton and go all over the prov and out of it and for me...

I should print this and keep a copy. I ran into a newbie at toronto airport yesterday and he was not properly prepared. He even did not know filling in his waybill (both his and air)correctly. Another driver showed him a manifest and how to do it right and gave him some tips. But he did not...

I'd look for a courier company local to you that does more directs or hotshots than anything else. These have the problem of requiring extra help when they get busy. Most loads are either boxes (1-4) or a small skid. If you have an Astro type then you're laughing as they can take a normal...

Most of these deals are not to be relied on. Although the alumi bunk prices seem more realistic for todays market. Try and find a decent used unit and sign on with one of the companies around. If going for az lic then you might want to try like pyrofax up in bradford. They used to hire...

Personally I use a lot of cash, but the credit card that is dedicated (by you) for fuel would be good. It does provide the transaction report with the bill every month. It helps at times when the taxman do come a looking. Upto you but the more backup cover your butt, the better. Rob Fis

Let's see ...is it worth it??? Well from my stand point yes! I don't have a boss over my shoulder, make not too bad money (could be better ... but the times are what they are), visit different towns at all kinds of time of the day (forced to drive into them at weird hours), sleep in the truck...

I worked for their TO division and found it not to my liking. As OVM said a little controlling and hated if you turned down anything. The cambridge expedite div was better and had better loads and runs, but again the control part is something you had to live with. I left as there were too...