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RE: Auctions? Some auto and truck auctions do allow the public to attend and bid, others only licensed dealers. One of the biggest truck auctions is the Ft Wayne Vehicle Auction in Ft Wayne, IN. They allow general public bidders, you do not have to be a dealer. Just one I know of for sure...

I would think, though I am not positive, that the lemon laws would apply to any vehicle. -Weave-

All-State has plenty of loads in the south and east coast, and the southwest too. -Weave-

Missed this one like a dream! I live in Buffalo. Went to El Paso after Thansgiving, to Dallas, to Atlanta, to Miami, and back home. Only saw light snow in VA and WV. LUCKY! -Weave-

I live in NY, and the only places the troopers are enforcing the no idle law at is in the rest areas, where the old foagy travellers were complaining about the smoke. They have not been bothering anyone to date in the truck stops, and I am not sure even if they can as truck stops are private...

That's too funny:7 I'll have to point it out to the owner! Or if its true I'll have to resign, unless they count Tonka trucks! -Weave-

Detroit has not sold the 11.1 S60 for a number of years. I don't know why it was discontinued. Only S60 is 12.7L. I had the engine derated 110 HP through the computer. Fuel mileage went from around 7 to over 11 MPG doing so, and I did not really notice any power loss. Along with changing...

RE: Expediter engines ISC 8.3 is still the largest engine available for the clsss 7 KW300/Pete 330. The bigger engines won't fit under the low hood of those models. Getting something with a C9 or bigger CAT, Cummins ISM, Detroit 60 or such will require getting into a class 8 truck. This was...

Max gross weight on a tandem axle straight truck would depend on the rating of the axles you are using. Common rears are 21000 or 23000, fronts 12000 or 14000. This would make max gross weight between 54000 and 60000 for this setup. Keep in mind anything grossed over 48000 (I think it is)...

I talked to a friend of mine a few months ago who had that problem with his MBE900 in a Sterling Acterra. If I remember correctly, they diagnosed it to air getting into the fuel system somewhere, I believe at an injector. I will try to contact him if I can to get specifics. Whatever you do, DO...

No R&R, just out working since Fri after Thanksgiving, just got back home. Where to look for repo's?? Hard to say, they just randomly turn up on dealer's lots anywhere and everywhere. The truck dealers commonly buy them at auction, much like automotive dealers. Search things like the Truck...

RE: Questions I would like to ask about the exp. b Don't worry, I learned how to do math a couple of weeks ago. A firend of mine who knows I love electronic gizmos gave me this 1980's engineering calculator from HP a few weeks ago. It uses a system called "Reverse Polish Notation." Now those...

RE: Questions I would like to ask about the exp. b Not too bad, Tazman! That you have even sat down to figure those things is a miracle in itself, and your guesses were reasonably accurate. A lot of guys just jump into doing this (I was guilty of it myself when I started out) not having a...

I think Davekc is under the impression I don't like CAT engines, which is simply not true! The C10,12, and 15's are bulletproof, and owners love them. I haven't heard of too many complaints with the bigger CAT's, just the little ones. CAT is coming out with a new medium sizer, the C9. It is...

Yes, that is correct. The fleet owner would fax an application to Panther, and pending its approval the fleet owner would hire you. You will then essentially work for both the fleet owner and Panther. You would be paid by the fleet owner, but get your work instructions from Panther. -Weave-

RE: Questions I would like to ask about the exp. b My answers: Question #1: A D unit will generally get more than that. My company pays a straight $1.20/mi. Shop around for best pay rate. Question #2: Looking at all the D units I know or have known 8-12 MPG is around the average for one...

It's not a certification, but you can fill out the applications for the companies and get "pre-hired." That meaning you meet their qualifications, and after receiving your CDL can choose to run at their company if desired. You can do this for as many companies as you like, and I would suggest...

The early 1999 ISC Cummins had a lot of fuel system problems, including defective pumps and injectors. I don't really care for the ISC's fuel system, it is computer controlled, but still uses a mechanical pump-line-injector setup that I think is outdated. From what I know Cummins got the...

I sent you an e-mail with the information a couple of weeks ago. Did you receive it?? Nothing secret, just that I don't really discuss those issues on the public forums for safety and privacy reasons. -Weave-

I use MS streets and Trips 2003, Drivers Daily Log, and PC MIler on the laptop. I have tried the rest and use the best. -Weave-