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    Bridge Strike

    My brother used to work in the Parts Plus store that used to be next to that bridge. Saw many truck strikes there. Do have to say, though, that there are plenty of warning signs now from both 104 & 31.
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    Suspension.

    Couple of things: Try tru-balance centering sleeves. Probably real close in price to the Equal, and eliminates wheels and brake drums that are out-of round on the studs. You can find them at just about any Bosselman's Boss Shop. I second Phil's motion on McMahon tire in Fort Wayne. Top-notch...
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    Life Insurance, Mortgage Protection, Truck Loan Protection

    Could not agree more. Very sorry for your losses, and I probably will be in touch. Thanks for the concise reply, Laura.
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    Life Insurance, Mortgage Protection, Truck Loan Protection

    No offense intended. I think mine are legit questions, with the biggest being the kid's life insurance. Every time I see someone hawking that (or someone actually buying it), I immediately think that someone's looking to profit off a child's demise. Seriously, isn't life insurance supposed to...
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    Life Insurance, Mortgage Protection, Truck Loan Protection

    Here's some questions: Why would I need seperate policies to pay off my truck or my home if I die? Shouldn't level term life insurance cover all of that? Also, who needs 30 grand to bury a kid? Funerals just don't cost that much.
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    Waitin' for the snow!

    Why would you say that's an obvious lie? Again, based on your experience with them? Or is it because you watched their demonstration video?
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    Waitin' for the snow!

    So in other words, no. "add danger"? Please prove what you mean.
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    Work Accident Insurance

    The ES o/o plan is much cheaper, but no idea what the depth is. If they can get it so can we.....just not sure of the cost.
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    Waitin' for the snow!

    Not bored at all, Kat. Sorry to say it, but you've been driving since I was in 4th grade. Pretty sure I'm not alone when I say we value your experience.
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    Waitin' for the snow!

    I don't believe the weight added is much more than the set of chains we already carry. Further, we run wide singles. No 'inside tire' to worry about. I've never installed chains.....don't know how, and have no desire to learn. Like jjoerger, mine are in bags, and will remain that way. Matter of...
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    Waitin' for the snow!

    The boss has advised that we will be getting insta-chains in October.
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    T1000 maybe 3rd time is the charm

    Sorry, FH, but you'll forgive me while I go get the tuning mechanism on my BS detector's needle recalibrated. I can't fully respond until that gets done. Oh, and I stop laughing.........
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    50 New Straight Trucks

    Should be lift axles on all of them. I was recently informed that their new Cascadia D trucks can only haul 8900#.
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    British Columbia's Automatic Lift Axle Law

    They're legal, Linda. As luck would have it, I happened to be looking that info up not long before being pulled over by a bored scale cop in Quebec, just after exiting that tunnel in Montreal. Canada issued a Memorandum of Understanding that applied to all provinces, allowing them. I believe...
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    APU unit question

    NEW *COMPLETE KUBOTA Z482 DIESEL ENGINE 13.5 HP, In-Line 2 Cylinder .5 LITER | eBay Dunno if it will work or not. Worth some phone calls.
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    APU unit question

    Two thoughts: The Onan could be done with a Domestic 'split' system, like the under-bunk A/C you have with your Proheat. The a/c on ours is greatly underpowered, and the Domestic is about twice the output. Second, there's a 2-cylinder Kubota engine on eBay right now (brand new) for $1750. Lots...
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    pay rate ALL Miles

    Phil, Phil, Phil. As Rich said, you have no idea whether there is bad faith here or not. Your personal disdain for FedEx is clouding your objectivity. Let's say, for example, the Fed books an NLM load, that they HAVE to cover, and they booked it at $2.00/mile....all in. They send out to the...
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    Fed up & disgusted!

    If and when it happens, I'd like to know what that starter costs. Ours crapped out 3 weeks ago, and the part alone was $298. The guy thought I was joking when I asked if they were owned by Freightliner. Like you, we had ours gone through thoroughly while there. We had the belts replaced, and...
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    Things we use to help with mpg?

    Different tabs for sides and roof. Call them and give your box dimensions, and they'll ship you the proper amount. Better yet, stop at GATS this week, and they're having a show special.....they'll actually have the tabs there. I wouldn't expect to see a big bump from the tabs in your economy...
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    Things we use to help with mpg?

    Higher RPM's doesn't necessarily mean more fuel use. I think you'd be surprised at what fuel economy you'd get by driving at 57 in 5th. Dynamite posted some excellent info a few months back about our Allison 6-speed autos (if that's what yours is). Specifically, about the fact that the...
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