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RE: The care and maintenance of box floors........ Amen!!! Davekc owner 20 years

RE: Much need for Not sure on all the companies but I know Panther and Landstar have these types of vehicles. I believe Express 1 may also but don't take my word on that one. Call their recruiters. Davekc owner 20 years

Cliffn Thanks for a informative update as to how they work. I knew more about them prior to them having qc's. We have met several out on the road and some were happy and some weren't. Pretty much the same as any company. Glad you folks are doing well. Davekc

Looking for your own loads on a consistant basis would be a hassle. Not to mention dealing with their brokers for every run. It doesn't mean one can't be successful, but it seems like an added unpaid step. In addition, whether true or not, there is ongoing litigation from OOIDA with regards to...

RE: The care and maintenance of box floors........ Lift gate capacities on expediter straight trucks run 3,000 to 5,000 lbs. If you know of one that has 10,000 capacity and is used in the field, I'd love to see it. They actually do make one with that capacity. It is used of course with a...

I would do a search on the EO archives and that should give you some information. Davekc

RE: There was a post some time ago with someone having that same problem. In addition, he indicated in the winter his fridge would freeze up. I think AB should revent the unit through the sleeper and remove the outside vent all together. Just my opinion Davekc owner 20 years

While we have never tried them, some folks on here like those airtabs. They say they reduce alot of cross wind exposure ect. I ma buy them and try on 1 truck to see how well they work. I think Glen had them at one time on his truck. Davekc owner 20 years

RE: The care and maintenance of box floors........ Simon You can paint a coating on there if you are concerned with slippage during icing conditions. You shouldn't have ice, snow or water in your box anyway. Aluminum diamond plate will add 25 to 100 lbs depending on how far in the box you go...

RE: The care and maintenance of box floors........ Pallet jacks can be a handy item but all too often they are more of a hassle. Most of the time when one is needed, the pick up or delivery point have one. As mentioned, most places do not want you on their dock. That is auto freight and many...

RE: The care and maintenance of box floors........ A team wrote For example, while an extra legnth of diamond plate at the rear will do much to protect the wood where heavy freight and heavy fork lift traffic occurs, that same diamond plate may be an irritant in applications where a pallet...

Yeah, I'm afraid it's probably just going to have to stay as is. I doubt I could change it enough to make it pay off. If I did change it I'd never get to 6th gear unless I was in a 65mph or better state. As it is I have to get to about 61 for it to go to 6th and then maintain at least 59 for it...

LDB Prior to making a change, you need to know what the gear ratios & torque requirements are in your auto transmission. They will be different than Tom's set up because he is running manual transmissions. Most dealers will have a program that they can access to provide you with the correct...

RE: The care and maintenance of box floors........ I over time notice the same thing. What I do now is run quarter inch diamond plate one third into the box. Keeps the floors from being tore up. In addition, very easy to clean. And with most loads, seldom is freight all the way to the nose...

RE: Yes you have to put the small rv vents on the boxes. Condensation will be worse on trucks that have the exhaust running along the frame rail verses stacks. Heating and cooling is the major culprit. Davekc owner 20 years

You could call legal aid and find a student to do the draft for you at a small fee. Then have a standard lawyer file it for you. Granted it is an extra step but also inexpensive. Just a thought if you are on a budget. Davekc owner 20 years

The two major items I am seeing is you have to use winter blended fuel and a 5 speed tranny are going to bring those numbers down. In the summer you should be around 8. Davekc owner 20 years

Depending on the state, you should be able to petition the state or county and have it removed. You may need an attorney but not $3,000. If it is an issue of getting into Canada, you will need a ministery permit. They will approve or deny you. Most likely you would be approved and you are set to...

I know the feeling. Be assured that OOIDA is not a union. Give them a call and let them explain what all they do. Davekc owner 20 years

You don't say whether insurance is provided to you through your carrier? Davekc owner 20 years