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That is funny. I have seen a few out there were it may be the dirt that is keeping the truck together.:7 Davekc

The article clearly doesn't implicate any specific chain. I think a followup is in the works to look at all the chains. Not enough data to know if it is one chain or a total industry problem. Will be interesting to follow. Davekc

I agree on both counts. Davekc

We have always liked the Wilcos as well. Short of the Atlanta location, I have always liked the Petros. Only observation is to realign their parking at some locations. It always seemed like I was walking a mile to get inside. Ok in the summer, but a bummer during a blizzard. Davekc

I have to agree with Lawrence. Many of the poor owners give many a bad name. They recently had a bad owner at Panther that got too greedy. With several drivers, it appeared as if many of the owners were this way. Come to later find out that these drivers were all talking about the same owner...

So let me lead this into another question? What if this happens to one of us or what are they going to do about insurance while its in repair? Curious from those who have gone thru this, What did you learn? What did you change on your insurance? What do you do different on protecting...

Numerous trucks and operators down along I10. Especially around Houston. They run alot from LA to TX. As mentioned, most of this is petroleum industry related. Very competitive but profitable if one can obtain their own accounts. Davekc

Your out there having fun and making money. What could be better than that? Paid tourist concept might get alittle challenge come winter.:7 Davekc

Well, It is glad to see many return. Happy or not:) Davekc

They do make a self tapping drain plug but as to whether it can be used depends on the damage. The other option would to be use a small amount of gasket sealer and screw the old in and not use that one. THawk is correct. NEVER let them use a impact wrench to remove or tighten oil plugs. As...

I can say the straight trucks and tractors have been very busy. Not sure on anything with the vans? We overall have been doing very well. Davekc

As you mentioned, forget about truck dealers. You will be waiting a week. Look up the below listed trailer dealers. They will have hinges ready available with a welder. These local numbers should be available via the internet of truck stops. They will be cheaper than a dealer. Wabash Great Dane...

Rode2 wrote; Point taken, Dave. Based on talk of out of pocket cash, my assumption was that these units were beyond the warranty period. That would have been my initial assumption as well. But I am finding that some of those problems require initial out of pocket cash even under warranty. The...

When looking at the latest 10 ads in the EO classifieds, For owners looking for teams; Fed Ex has 9 of those ads and Panther has one. Does a ratio of 9 to 1 mean anything? Not necessarily. I agree with Lawrence, Fedex and Panther by far have the largest fleets. It would seem logical they...

Dave, I have considered all of that in my design and to be on the safe side I would have Cooter build it for me. Works for me:7 Davekc

Many sites are subscription or fee based. Most brokerages have their own websites that are free if you know who they are. Some are regional and some are not. Much depends on what part of the country you are seeking the load from, and what lane you are trying to stay in. An example of this would...

Rode2 wrote; If I were in this situation I would do some serious talking with local independant shops until I found one that I was comfortable with. I would do WHATEVER IT TAKES to get ALL documentation for the AB equipment (wiring diagrams, plumbing schematics, manuals, etc.), and make them...

Make sure when building that dream machine, you are as educated as the people building it. Bad things can happen when not educated enough in this process. Not a place for a new person to begin. A spec truck is a better option. Certainly a place were education and experience is necessary. A...

Raceman wrote DaveKC is your last name Ramsey? You sound a lot like him and very right. On day to day finances, I think he is right on target. As far as investing, I lean more towards Clark Howard or Bruce Williams. At least as far as radio personalities. Davekc

Lease purchases more often than not turn ugly. Cash is King! Either pay cash for a used vehicle or find a seperate source for financing. If that is unworkable because of credit or down payment, you are better off driving for someone, or finding something else until the situation is suitable...