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Geo prob means 20:00 hours on Sun 1/04 (8 pm eastern time)

Who says FREIGHTLINER dosen`t have a heart...I recieved a call from Diamler Chrysler credit offering to suspend 2 payments.WOW. Now here`s the catch. I am to send in $541.80 for Jan and $1093.60 for Feb.This is to cover interest and fees.I will still owe the two payments on the back end.They...

Rich,yes Iam able to run the truck in the present condition.They have assured me it will not quit and let me stranded by the side of the road.This assurance comes from the same people,who for weeks wouldn`t even admit they have this problem. Im still waiting for the word that the German...

FL/Mercedes Benz still has not come up with a fix for this problem.Latest word is a large fleet of trucks was delivered in the Millwaukee area and about half of them are "burping" I wish to hell I had my International back.

I have never had a recrutier lie to me.The best thing to do is ask the hard questions.For me I wanted to know the avg YEARLY income to be expected.You cant begin to prepare a budjet and business plan if you dont have this basic info.I asked,was given the range from high to low,and the avg.I...

This weasel is a spineless jerk,but you played right into his hands.He is probably laughing his butt off that he really got to you.

The injectors were checked.It appears to definatly be a computer problem.Fl dealer in Indy just sold 5 trks spec like mine,3 of the trks are doing the same thing.I am told that Detroit Diesel has a truck in there corporate headquarters right now that is demonstrating the same problem.They have...

As far as I know KY is the only state with the requirment that GVW of less than10,000 go over the scales. this was done mainly to keep a eye on those horse trailers.I dont belive they are enforce it for vans though,as I see vans passing by every day.

We were listening live to the BOZO when a caller was wondering if the accident involved a landstar truck as they handle a lot of explosives in that area.We about fell out of the truck when the calls started to come in that it was a FEDEX CC.Some relief when it was reported the drivers are OK.Our...

Thanks for all of your comments and suggestions.This is our first FL,and it sure has been a distaster so far.I had 2 Internationals before this.Hardly ever had to wait for parts,and every problem was satisfactorly resolved.I would have purchased a 4300 or 4400 except that BTP sleeper people told...

Thanks guys. I am pursuing those angles,including E-Mails to Portland. Customer svc called me back after an E-Mail and assured me they would fix the problem. That was about 10 days ago.I still habve the same problem.Does anyone know if there is a lemmon law for trucks?

Freightliners new M2 as chronicled in a recent EO review is a joke. Our new 2004 w/MBE 900 260hp,has been in the shop for more than 20 days.Problem is that engine "burps"Whenever engine temp is between 125 and 170 degrees.this is of course most of the time while idleing. the engineers at...

RE: What kind of annual Gross can a When discussing avg earnings please state if you are talking solo or team.I dont even recomend this business for solo drivers in "D" or"C"units.$1000.Wk would be starvation for a SOLO and bankruptcy for a TEAM.(Unless you run for someone that will dispatch on...

I too started w/Roberts in 1993,but with a UD1800.The NISSAN engine was quiet and reliable.Down side is dealer network for service. At that time only about 20 Dealers for the whole country.This is the main reason we went with an International in 1998.Parts avail was good with overnight svc from...

e-BAY,lots of vans but currently only see 1 very old straight trk w/sleeper.

RE: Considering Jumping In/ Advise would be helpfu I hate to tell you this but this is not a good time of the year to be jumping in.Unless you have the financial resources to ride it out untill business picks up in the spring.Apr thru Oct are the best months.I the meantime explore the archives...

I* noticed a advisory posted on the buletin board at a Freightliner Dealer.Seams damage can be done from inproper towing.They recomend transporting on flatbed wreckers only.

Tony except for the smoking thing my habits are exactly like yours.I have been on a modified Adkins for a few months now,and have dropped about 20 lbs.I would like to lose more but i seem to feel better with about 25% more carbs than Adkins suggest.

A "C" with most companys requires dock height and must carry a payload of 5000#.The SPRINTER would only quallify as a "B".Your figures are about right on the low end for the B and the high end for the C.This assumes you intend to run single.GOOD LUCK!

What about your partner?Is she/he willing to live like a sailor?If so go for it.We teamed in a van for a couple of years before moving up to a "C" unit.It was sure a good way to get our feet wet and decide if this business was for us.You Will need to budget a few motels now and then to retain...