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Farmers use off road diesel which is priced a little lower because road tax isn't charged . However they don't get to charge a fuel surcharge or increase the price of their crops . Their prices were hurt considerably last year when the closing of New Orleans ports slowed exports .

RE: pros and cons of leasing,renting commercial ve You must be wanting a tractor or van because I don't know of any leasing companies leasing C or D units . The plus side of leasing a tractor or cargo van is you get a replacement vehicle if there is considerable downtime and you get much better...

>You don't have to tell me about MA . I grew up there but left in my 20's and will only go back to visit . I've seen MA police write a ticket because a hitch ball obstructed the license plate . I've had them check my vehicle inspection sticker on a POV to make sure it matched the plate number ...

Put all types in search and check past posts . There's plenty of info , all bad .

I can't understand how all those RV haulers just blow by the TN scales . I bet DOT could fine 80% of them for something . Just an example , next time you see one notice if it has a battery on the trailer to activate the trailer brake if the trailer breaks loose . DOT regulations require a power...

Frequent oil changes are required under warranty . After that I would go with an auxilary oil filter and oil analysis .

All states are different . I believe Michigan has signs saying all trucks over 8,000 lbs. must weigh . Watch signs in every state and when in doubt cross the scales . You can't be fined for crossing when you don't have to .

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>Broom, >You should give DDL (Drivers Daily Log) software a try. It's >a free download and 90 day trial. It takes all the work out >of keeping logs. and I can read my logs now! (Hand writing >not the greatest) >It will keep your logs in order, and accurate and neat. You >can keep your...

They took mine manually . We have a automatic tester at home so my wife can check hers when she's home alone . It gives pretty good readings for her - always high for me . The machines in Walmart are a joke .

I just renewed my physical but was given a 1 year restriction due to high blood pressure.(148/90). Reading the medical form though it says something about a 3 month certificate if pressure is over 140/90 . The doctor was new and seemed inexperienced in DOT physicals but told me I should have no...

Just do what you're doing , call it a post trip and before you head out do a quick walk-around and mark a pretrip . Things can happen btween the time you unload and you leave . After having my truck hit while parked I always do an inspection before moving after parking .

I've said it elsewhere but feel it's worth repeating . This is a question you know to ask . There are many deductions you don't know to ask about . A tax adviser knowledgeable in trucking is a very good investment .

I e-mailed Fyda Freighliner about this topic and they assured me they service Sprinters 24/7 . Freightliner still services Sprinters . Contact Freightliner shops before going to a Dodge dealer . Unless it was major warranty work I'd go to any diesel shop before entrusting it to a Dodge dealer

Good luck . You might also look into making rear doors for quad cab pickups that will make the rear seat wide enough to be a DOT approved sleeper . It's been talked about but not done . Get a patent on it and guaranteed hotshotters and RV haulers would rather buy a couple of modified doors...

>Hey Axis714, >How about posting your route and schedule so the rest of us >know to stay away! > >There's no job in the world that's so important that you >can't take time to conduct very basic human disease >prevention! How long does it take to wash your hands? Maybe >a minute? If you...

Often cracking a window at a truckstop or rest area with a lot of idling vehicles will let more CO in than you'd be letting out .

Why would you go with Swift when just about every expediting company always has a need for tractors ?

For every question I see here I know dozens more should be asked but people don't know to ask them . If you're in business you need the services of Frank or another competent advisor from day one in business , actually before getting started . Their knowledge and services are worth far more than...

Also Frank could you explain the "Bonus " given for buying a new truck ? It looked to me by claiming the bonus last year I couldn't claim nearly as much depreciation this year .