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TeamCaffee stole my thunder. I do exactly as they point out. Raceman Dedicated O/O OOIDA 741748

Well I must say I agree with the Wagon on this one. Having lost some of my business over the last two months to Direct Expedite, I can speak first hand. They came in an bid one of my jobs for almost a quarter of what I was getting. They put a company truck with driver on this and there is no way...

KW, did you go back and read my last post to you on the SCAC question. Check it out. I agree with you on the LtL but the down side to it is there is very little down time. Lol. I did get this week off which allowed me to get my truck into CAT for top side tune up and my mom had to go in the...

It may be the area you run in but I see them all the time. Pather, Tri State and FECC have it on the trailers for sure. All E-1's I have see are just on the Tractor. I see so many it at times angers me because when I was asking about putting one on, the business was not supposed to be so great...

Always go to a CAT dealer not Freightliner. I have no idea why folks do not catch on to this. I understand the first time but never get the folks that keep going back to a Freightliner garage. I also can confirm the timing sensor mentioned above. Been there. Ohio CAT pulled me in checked the...

I know you are not pushing an agenda nor am I. I just want people, all people, to research things before they panic. It happens more and more it seems. A big percentage of people hear things, even on the news and then panic. Now there is a group that is very often pushing an agenda, the news...

Turtle and RobA, Thank you for replying to this with some knowledge. I wish people would read, study and just gather facts before they run with the "SKY IS FALLING" stuff. This is a very good business to be in to be a very educated person. During down time, read and study instead of watching...

RE: Which company actually cares about good driver Let me start by saying I would not work in a 24/7 business with a company that was not 24/7 as well. That simply says you have down time like it or not each week if you are not loaded by the end of their work day/week. That is first thing I...

I have thought about this a few minutes before I hit reply because this is the type of topic where I tend to upset others. Now this is not meant to upset nor put anyone down. Do not read into this I am simply throwing out food for thought. I assume if you got into a truck only to expedite then...

AutoZone and get Mothers for your shinny items. I use and a very expensive wax in a a pale green bottle. I will have to look at name but Autozone has it. They also have a product in a silver and blue tin can/bottle called TR-3. It is a resin product but what I like about it is that it restores...

BUY! BUY! Buy! or DIE Raceman Dedicated O/O OOIDA 741748

KW, If you use the site I sent you in reply, you will have your SCAC in a few hours if you do it on a week day. $35 is what it will cost you. I had mine in an hour and half. Just give them, via the web page, your MC# and your DOT# and Bingo, You have it. You can print it right off your computer...

I could tell you stories but my experience has taught me folks getting into this business rarely listen and that included me. You are nuts if you do anything close to what you describe unless you are buying this more for a home instead of a business. If you are doing this as a business, STOP...

Wait a minute! I am looking for an old girlfriend. Could it be? Nah not possible. Lol I am trying to find her, that was not a joke. Raceman Dedicated O/O OOIDA 741748

KW, go to www.fbts.net/SCAC.htm Raceman Dedicated O/O OOIDA 741748

If I understand your description that is the charging system. Should not stay on long after starting. It may stay on a few minutes when temps outside are pretty cold. It will go off after truck warms up. It will light up for alt. problems etc. Raceman Dedicated O/O OOIDA 741748

I wash my own most of the time but I am home more than most of you. I also use high bay self washes as well. Takes a lot of quarters but I do it myself. I also reco a product called TR-3 resin glaze. You can spray the truck down and hand wash or whatever. When it is dry use the TR-3 and it...

Hawk you are correct sir. Those used to be company trucks. Not sure if they are now or not. I always asked E1 and Tri State for something like that and always heard the spreading the wealth talk. There is plenty of it out there. Just gotta do it on your own for a find a little company that...

lgrunner, if I am reading your post right, that is exactly what I do and why I got into it. There are a lot of 100 and less mile runs everyday that the big companies may or may not take and they certainly will not dedicate one truck to it. Actually I am freinds with a TST driver here in town...

It always slows down this time of year. It may pick a little after this weekend for a week or so but it is typical. It would not be unheard of for it to be slow from now until after the new year and month or so beyond. If you are working for for a company that is hauling mainly automotive, I...