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  1. x06col

    trip lease

    After delivery of my out-bound load, I fax my location and equipment type to numerous companys (expedite and otherwise). If they need equipment in that area, they WILL call you. I also have accumulated a fairly lengthy list of manufacturers and regional trucking companys over the years, that I...
  2. x06col

    what do you want santa to bring you?..ho ho ho!!

    RE:What's TPS??? Lemme take a whack at splain'in TPS (Third Party Services) Lets say someone at TPS (another tenacle of FEDEX) finds a good paying load ($2.00 per mile). He/she immediately rat-holes 25% - fitty cent, then passes that load onto dispatchers for Auto-Quick or FECC. Those folks...
  3. x06col

    engine life

    My experience with the DT466 has been positive. I use the mechanical type rated at 250hp. Plenty when fresh. After a few miles, 400,000+, you need to drive it, and not aim it, when in the hills. Still, will have plenty to manage any east of the Mississippi, with relative ease. Plenty capable...
  4. x06col

    Santa was here!!.....And no coal!!

    Crown Royal???? Who are you leased to??? I need to get on that bandwaggon!!!!!!
  5. x06col

    Whats your MPG?

    Have a 330 Pete, Cum ISC @ 285, and 9 speed. Average 10, running 65. About 9, when I have to put the tag down at 20,000# load. I DON'T IDLE!!!! Before this one ran a 4900 Farmall to 650,000 Without anything more major than a fuel pump. It was a mechanical DT466 @ 250H.P. Did the rods and...
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