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  1. Dakota

    Winter, straight truck starting problems Hino specifically

    We had a problem here a few years back. All the school buses were using BioDiesel and one extremely could moring the whole fleet of 400 plus buses wouldn't start. I know must places put a 10% blend in the diesel, and it is not very winter friendly Last company I worked for left all six of...
  2. Dakota

    Gasoline additives

    In my personal car I use Marathon gas which has STP added in it. I am not brand loyal, the station just happens to be around the corner from my house. I used to use Chevron or 76 exclusively in California Chevron had the techroline<--spelling I have and have had in the past VW Beetles...
  3. Dakota

    dogs

    My Mom was along for the ride the other day. She brought her Minature Schnauzer Pepper with her. I had a delivery at the Walmart Dist center. Out of curiosity after this thread I asked about their dog policy. Dogs are allowed in trucks but not in the OTR drivers breakroom The lady stated in...
  4. Dakota

    crossbows

    I'm not a hunter, but a friend sent me this e-mail This bull was killed in the Yukon on 9-25. Elk were put in there in 1958 from Yellowstone Park. This was the first year they have been hunted. They drew for 15 permits. The hunter is Al Klassen. He's been a sheep guide in the...
  5. Dakota

    Winter, straight truck starting problems Hino specifically

    I can tell you it's just not the Hino's the Freightliner M2 and Internationals are hard to start cold also Maybe the FL 60-80's are just special:rolleyes:
  6. Dakota

    Gasoline additives

    I may be wrong, but I believe Marvel mystery oil is just Kerosene
  7. Dakota

    one mans cutaway cargo van solution

    Awesome setup, maybe with an air deflector on roof of van the mileage could be boosted a little or better yet start off with a unicell/aerocell cube
  8. Dakota

    Birthday! OVM's Birthday Party

    Go for it we all need a reminder of the lastest fashions :eek::rolleyes::cool::D
  9. Dakota

    Birthday! OVM's Birthday Party

    Happy Birthday OVM, Maybe you'll have something special jump out of your cake:rolleyes:
  10. Dakota

    New in the expiditing business

    I agree with going to the expo, well worth the trip and time. It was my first time this year and hopfully I'll be able to make it next year:)
  11. Dakota

    Staying warm this winter?

    Put a Carbon Monoxide detector in your truck or van, your life depends on it. :) The best 20 to 50 bucks you'll ever spend and will give you piece of mind
  12. Dakota

    October location...

    Fort Wayne, In to Marion, In then to Berne, In, then to Fort Wayne International Airport for a pickup(what a joke you can't even get a flight to NY from there LOL, let alone another country) then up to Garrett, In then up to Coldwater, Mi then over to Romulus(Detroit) Mi Finally back...
  13. Dakota

    van line haul distance

    That's the plan:rolleyes:;):p
  14. Dakota

    October location...

    Down to Marion, In then up to The Wal-mart distribution in Coldwater, Mi. If I spend anymore time there they are gonna start charing me rent :rolleyes:
  15. Dakota

    dogs

    I've got three dogs and two cats, not in my truck though and we use frontline or whatever the vet recommends and we don't have a single flea in our house. Now if we could only do something about the hair :rolleyes:
  16. Dakota

    New in the expiditing business

    Read every post relating to vans and expediting right here, go back at least a year. When you are done with that you will have a four hour test on the info and then your an expeditor just kidding:D Do read back at least a year lots of valuable info here
  17. Dakota

    Administration help?

    Where were you trying to post, there are a few sections(carrier forums like Fed Ex Custom Critical that isn't open to you if you aren't a Fed Ex driver Lawrence you beat me to it LOL
  18. Dakota

    jumper box

    I'd just go for a nice long heavy duty set of jumper cables. You can almost always find someone to help you out. Stay away from the short and cheap ones Not sure how often you would need to recharge those self contained jumpers, I do know you have to plug em in to charge em
  19. Dakota

    Winter, straight truck starting problems Hino specifically

    I don't think it snows in Japan :rolleyes: The newer freightliners and internationals have the same problems, so it probably is due to the timing, compression or the low sulfur diesel who knows
  20. Dakota

    dogs

    What about a trucking duck? YouTube - Trucking Duck - Very Cute - Check My Info to the Right I think a cat is a good road companion as it can use a litter box and you don't have to walk it, when it is snowing or raining
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