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    Expediters in the Southwest?

    Are there any Expediter Company's in the Phoenix / Tucson,AZ Area? I'm thinking of getting back into driving again, but live here in Tucson now. Having to Go back East to Orientation is Just not Possible. To Far to Deadhead. Who Service's the Western States? Hope for some Good Answer's Thanks...
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    Change's in the Last 3 Years?

    Hello Driver's, It's been some time since I posted anything on here. I Retired in Early 2007. Sure miss it though. Just wondering what Changes have been made in the last few years. If my wife wasn't handicapped I would still be out there. I loved it. Hope all is Well in your World. OH! By...
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    Any Freight?

    Hello Everyone, Its been some time since I have posted anything. Got out of the Business the last of March and Boy have I ever missed it. I was wondering if Freight had picked up or are you all still doing a lot of sitting and Low miles per week? I really want to get back in, but...
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    Tires?

    The truck I just purchased has me wondering about the rear tires. All 6 tires match. By match I mean the tread is the same. They look like Steer tires. No cross cut of any kind. They are all like new. Will this cause a problem when the snow starts flying? Am I looking at replacing the rear...
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    Are SOLO Drivers being Weeded OUT?

    Hi Gang, Been a while since i've been on here. I have sold my KW and left my Former Carrier. I'm looking at another truck and a New Carrier. So far The ones I have talked to seem to only want Teams. What happened to SOLO Drivers? Not sure which Carrier to sign with. I want some Major Miles and...
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    Warning (Check fuel tank)

    Warning to all Owners and Drivers. If you have an older truck with a Fuel tank under the steps, and a Front fender Mud Flap. (Check for Wear). I could'nt believe it when my tank started to leak, and then found out that the Mud Flap had worn a Hole into the tank. it's in the shop now being...
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    Need Tool Box

    Hi Gang, Hope all is well in your world. I need and am looking for a Polished Diamond Plate frame mounted tool box. Any sugestions as where to get one and have it installed. Close to or in Michigan if possible. Need it Yesterday.....LOL...Butch :D :D :D
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    Happy New Year

    Hello all, This what my truck looks like,waiting to go back out after the New Year. If you see me out there on the road, give me a hollor.:D Happy New Year to all...Butch.:D :D :D
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    Truck Financing?

    I'm looking at a newer truck and haven't talked to any banks yet. My question is, because of the high prices on newer trucks,can you finance one like a Motorhome? (10years) The one I'm looking at has a 102" ICT sleeper with toilet /Shower and all the rest of the goodies. It's a 20' Box. It's a...
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    APU?

    Hey Guys and Gals, I really hate to bring this up again,Buuuut LOL. I know it's had a lot of threads on this subject. I am going to take the plunge and have a APU put on my truck while I'm down for Christmas. If I can get an appointment during that time. My question is. I have looked...
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    Sirius vs XM

    Which is the better Radio for truckers? I like Nascar,but was unable to find the race on Sirius. Did I Buy the wrong Radio?...Butch :D :D :D
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    Barn Doors

    I need to change my Barn Doors on my Morgan Box. I would like to get Stainless Quilt Pattern. Does anyone know where I can purchase these doors? Prefer somewhere in Michigan if possible. Thanks....Butch :D :D :D
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    Expediting in the West

    Hi Gang, Just a Quick question here. I am seriously thinking of moving to AZ. Just wondering if I can work my truck out there? Is there Expediting Companys in AZ?...Drive Safely...Butch:D :D :D
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    BioDiesel?

    I just got home from vacation. I spent the night at a Flying J in Effingham,IL. They had BioDiesel, and was selling it for 2.42 a gal. Can we run this in our trucks? Drive Safely...Butch :D :D :D
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    Ripped Off By Chrome Shop

    I don't know if any of you have any knowledge of this situation, but here is the problem. I purchased with a credit card a light panel for the back of my truck from America's Truck Wash & Chrome Shop in WV, last March. When I received it I found out that it wouldn't fit on my truck. So...
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    Barn Doors

    Does anyone know where I can purchase a set of Barn Doors (prefer Stainless quilted) for my D Unit? I have a Morgan Box...Butch :D :D :D
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    Vans R Gone?

    Lately I have noticed that theres no where near as many Expediter Vans on the road as I used to see a couple years ago. The Truck stops used to have 6-10 in them all the time. Now I only see 2-4 at any givin time. Are Vans Giving way to Straight Trucks? Just wondering. Drive Safely...Butch :)...
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    Out Of Service ( DEER)

    Hello All, Just a word of warning, to watch out for the Deer out there. I know you can't can't do much to miss them, they come out of nowhere. I hit one last night, on I-69 between Flint and Lansing,MI. Don't know how long it will take to fix my truck. When it gets fixed, I will seriously look...
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    BIG RADIO'S

    Does anyone know anything about these Big radios you hear out there on the Road? I want to buy one but don't know what to get. I know they are Galaxcy, but which one. Are the ones that the Pilot sells the real thing? Just like to know. Thanks for any help...Butch :D :D :D
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    D Unit /Express-1

    I have a question about a D-unit pay scale. Do you pay by weight or just by the load? I see in your Brochure D-units get $1.15 a mile. Is there a weight scale, that pays more than this? Just wondering ...Butch :) :) :)
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