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Yes, the tried and true International T444 7.3L will be replaced by a smaller 6.0L powerstroke. As they hype it up, it is suppose to be lighter, more powerful, and have less emissions than the 7.3. It is again built in conjunction with International, and will hopefully have the longevity the...

Yes time will eventually catch up to your baby Cummins, but for now your oil consumption sounds about right for it. Towards the end of its life it will usually leak more than it consumes! A replacement B5.9 runs about $6500-8k. There are a lot of places that sell rebuilt B5.9's. But.. best...

In this case the truck sounds like a good investment for the initial price. Along with keeping the engine in mind, an FL70 or any truck with that sort of mileage may be in need of brake drums and shoes, and some front end work. If you budget all the possible upsoming maintenance along with a...

RE: What kind of annual Gross....Round 2...keep it To be perfectly honest with your situation Twmaster, I WANTED to say a cargo van doing expediting averages between $600-1200 a week, but didn't want to get yelled at as I don't drive a cargo van, and the figures mentioned are as broad as a barn...

Most of the detrimental 3126 problems end up being cam bearings and basic bore wear, in other words things not related to the cylinder head. Replacing it as a precaution would be a waste of money as you might very well end up with worn bores not long for now, and a replacement engine will have a...

RE: What kind of annual Gross....Round 2...keep it The all-imfamous topic: Every time somebody approches my truck at a truck stop, etc, what is the FIRST question they usually ask me? "How much money do you make with that thing." They just don't realize how much I HATE THAT!!! They just...

The thing is they DO know there are a lot of reports of engines having this problem. The way their management works is to decide on what level to handle the problems. They have obviously decided to tackle the issue on the dealer/service bulletin level, as it does not regard safety. But, they...

Sweet! I like that heavy duty Supreme box. Might I ask ,just for reference purposes, what your GVW is on your truck? That sleeper in the box looks quite comfy! -Weave-

Am testing this week latest version of Fritz Bjorklund's DDL program, with new 2004 rules. It's $70 for first computer, $25 for additionals. www.driversdailylog.com Have been using freeware version for over 3 years, and have never had a log book violation with it on the laptop. -Weave-

I'll bet they got a bunch of defective computers is all, with it working properly on the bench computer. But.. who knows how long it will take them to produce computers that work right, and your dealer to get his hands on one? Sounds like a six month affair at least, but I'll hope for the best...

I could use 4 new batteries, and a new set of rear tires (recaps will do, as I haven't been that good;-) Another wish is for next year to be as busy as this year was for just about everyone I know doing expediting, but I don't think that is a wish Santa can fill:o PEACE AND JOY!! -Weave-...

Just saw today the Chevy Unicell version of this, the older one with a roll-up door. Even it would be perfectly fine for expediting, and is one heck of a lot bigger box than the Sprinter has. Thinking if one could build the floor up a little bit somehow to clear the wheel wells, 4 pallets could...

A simple "Thanks Tony" would be nice, instead we get threats of tickets from a retired class act of a state trooper one month after he joins the EO forums? Nice, makes us SO glad to try to help folks on this site! -Weave-

I hope these postings get to Freightliner and they realize that their M2's aren't going to have a breath of hope in the expedite industry if they start getting a bad reputation here. Little wake-up call for some quality vehicles and concern for proper customer service perhaps? Is that too much...

The way I thought is was is that any vehicle under 10k lbs is not classified as a commercial vehicle or a truck, and does not have to weigh. What this country needs for the trucking industry is uniform commercial vehicle and traffic laws for all states to eliminate the confusion, but that would...

I agree with NEVERHOME247, the rails should extend to the end of the box, and the ICC bar welded to both the truck and box frame for durability. With a long box, definitely double the frame up between the cross members as much as possible to eliminate the flex. Rear dollies mount to truck frame...

Have always had my old OK plate on the back, never once been questioned about it. New NY plate will also go on the back. I think the general rule is tractors up front, staright trucks in the back. Sometimes weigh station people (and toll booths too) seeing straight trucks with sleepers pull...

They sell at Wal-Mart spray on rubberized undercoating in the automotive section, which works great for electrical connectors, and areas of the frame where the paint has flaked off to bare metal. -Weave-

On all my DOT physicals, my BP was over the 160/90 required for DOT when the doctor checked it right after I got into the office. After I sat down and relaxed for about 10 minutes and he conducted the rest of the physical, it returned to well within the DOT specs. -Weave-

RE: class 8 trucks(DaveKC) I have been looking for that cartoon in the archives for a while! I remember when Wild Bill posted it:7 -Weave-