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A new driver just started driving a straight truck for me as I am considering a second truck for wife and I. In 2500 miles driven he is getting 7.5 - 7.7 MPG I personally drove the same truck for 6000 miles prior to him and I got almost 9.5 average MPG. Worst tank I ever got was 8.6 MPG...

I have a 2007 Freightliner M2 with a Cat C9. Bought truck month ago and have fixed 4 air leaks including: Replaced all cab air bags one was leaking where you could hear it with truck off (count as 1 leak) and 3 quick connect air fittings in different locations changed to brass. I will...

This thread is directed to all D unit operators with all companies but perhaps more specific to those with experience with FDCC - feel free to respond but please stay on topic. All input is appreciated!! I researched alot before putting a truck on with FDCC couple weeks ago. I have dealt...

I am buying a straight truck to put on for a team with what I prefer to be a smaller company I think?? I say this primarily because I prefer NO Qualcomm and any other unneeded forced monthly expenses. Can everyone please give suggestions on what you believe to be some great smaller companies out...

Can anyone tell me basic guidelines that are allowed when financing an expedite truck?? Such as how old can the truck be?? Loan to value ratio?? So forth. I know how bad the economy and expedite industry is right now but I need this information for informed planning for the future perhaps a year...

I am seriously thinking about buying an inexpensive straight truck and putting it on with a smaller carrier. I know times are tough but I would be paying cash for the truck and dont have any payments at home. My question is - The truck has a 3126 Cat with alot of miles, worst case senario...

can anyone tell me the life expectancy of a properly maintained 300 hp cummins engine ? and your preferences to cat or cummins?

I notice in recent years some sleepers have been equipped with toilet/shower combos - my question is to those that have trucks with this feature do they have a blackwater waste tank and do you find it difficult to find dump station locations to empty??

thinking of going into the business - how hard is it now with the economy like it is??? would anyone here consider leaving a $50k a yr job to go expediting??????? or is it completely the wrong time