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  1. Dakota

    Diesel Supplements

    I am using a supplement mainly for anti gelling/cold weather starting Never knew wally world carried this stuff, why should I be suprised they have EVERYTHING :D
  2. Dakota

    October location...

    I had a nice Level 1 inspection on my truck at the Seymour, Indiana weigh station took over an hour to get through it, check brakes, steering, lights etc etc. I keep asking why me?:mad: Third time in a month I've been pulled over at a weigh station Maybe I look guilty? My truck is nice...
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    Bolt express is a freaking joke...ruining our business

    Don't want to hijack this thread but I have an Indiana Diesel Question :o If I use the fleet card Ceva gave me they charge me tax so it is more then pump price, this comes out of my settlement If I use my personal credit card or cash I pay the exempt diesel pump price So who gets charged the...
  4. Dakota

    when should you refuse a load?

    I meant two three or more weeks out before going home. I think it is the combination of the economy, although things seem to be getting better for the time being. Also the company you are leased to is concerned with getting a load delivered on time as the customer requests. They don't care if...
  5. Dakota

    Who gets the first out?

    Now you know my secret;)
  6. Dakota

    Air tabs /eco flaps

    I love it:D
  7. Dakota

    October location...

    Okay I'll give you that one. I have seen a few deer crossing in front of me. Too close for comfort
  8. Dakota

    when should you refuse a load?

    The company you work for might be helpful for an answer. I know the company I am leased to is not good at getting me a trip back home. Most of the expedite companies, you'll be sitting and waiting for a load instead of driving back on your own dime. Most expeditors are out two three even...
  9. Dakota

    Diesel Supplements

    Thanks for everyone's replies, and suggestions on my last post regarding Hino cold starts. I love EO, such a wealth of info. Okay this question is regarding diesel supplments 1.) What brand do you use and why? 2.) Where do you purchase it? I'd like to stay away from trucks stops due to...
  10. Dakota

    October location...

    Hmmm South Dakota isn't that big is it? Plus there is no traffic, why didn't you make it home:rolleyes:;) BTW I am home
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    Who gets the first out?

    As a straight who rarely gets a trip back home, I am nearly begging for any load getting me closer to home, I'd be more than happy to run a van load to pay my fuel cost remember I get around 8 to 9 mpg:eek:
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    Bolt express is a freaking joke...ruining our business

    You have a good point there. Fixed cost is important!!!! Every day I sit is another Motel room charge when I am OTR Also most of our business is M-F so I run my fixed costs on a 5 day work week. It makes the number scary and higher but is what is realistic.
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    Who gets the first out?

    Being in a straight truck I'll give you my opinion, but of course it will be biased :rolleyes: I would offer it to the straight who may turn it down, unless they are paying straight truck rates for it, then why wouldn't they take it.
  14. Dakota

    October location...

    I'm leaving Paris, Have yet to find the Eifel tower :rolleyes:
  15. Dakota

    Bolt express is a freaking joke...ruining our business

    All carriers do this, one reason freight rates are so low, bad for us but good for the shippers If we don't have a Ceva truck to do the job there is a list of 30 or so places they call to get the job done For Ceva I do alot of Towne Air/Rocket, Bax/Schenker, Panther and a few Express 1 runs...
  16. Dakota

    Putting 3500 to work

    Not sure if this helps as they are located in Northern Indiana, but I see alot of Star Fleet trucks hauling travel trailers. Not sure if that is StarFleet or Star Fleet Most have trucks like yours
  17. Dakota

    October location...

    I'm in Paris, Tennesee
  18. Dakota

    Winter, straight truck starting problems Hino specifically

    A few of the older internationals pre 1998 4400's had ether start button in them, in addition to the normal start button The new ones have warnings against using ether. We had a new guy that sweared he had a dead battery in the 4400 because he turn the key and it wouldn't crank. Turns out he...
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    October location...

    Ughhhh, another day lost to repairs. Hopefully they get it right this time.:(
  20. Dakota

    Bacon

    In South Dakota they just tun the heat off in the van and Viola an instant freezer:D:rolleyes:
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