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Sylvester Tire, Goodyear dealer in Avon, OH right off I-90 at the 151 exit. Morons!! One of my drives had picked up a nail and went flat over the weekend. At Sylvester's I told the write up guy to have the tech be careful as I didn't want my DuraBrite wheel nicked or scratched. Sez he, "I'm...

Some of you may have already used Dupont Teflon Multi-Use lube, but if you haven't, it's GREAT stuff. I use the spray for everything from the hinges and rollers on my box door to lubing the chains on my motorcycles. It dries quickly so it doesn't pick up dirt. Lowe's stores and some ACE...

I seem to remember that UPS was getting an expedite division going a while back. Did they ever get it off the ground? Rex

Broom, I seem to remember you have a camera system on your truck. Would you please give me a few details about the system and the name of the outfit that did the install? It seems that the caliber of drivers hired by some of the general freight cos. is deteriorating. After nearly having my...

I'd like to wish everyone a VERY Happy and Prosperous 2007!! Rex

I know both of you are into amateur radio, and I've got a couple of questions. Does a 10 meter radio allow you to transmit and receive on the regular CB channels or is it a separate animal?? What type of antenna(s) is needed for 10 meter? Which FCC license is needed for 10 meter? Thanx, Rex

In another post that started about wiper blades and got off track onto headlight bulbs, Leo mentioned that Sterling trucks cannot be upgraded to H4 bulbs. A lot of the newer models from Sterling, Freightliner, International and others use replaceable bulbs that mount in the back of the...

Here's a link to a little 'pooter game that can help wile away some of the waiting time 'til you're back on the road. www.107.peugeot.co.uk/peugeot.swf Rex

A great number of us will be out on the road when Election Day (Nov.7) comes around. NOW is a good time to contact your County Election Board and request an absentee ballot. Rex

I got to make a run, this past week, with the latest version of CoPilot Truck, and I must say that ALK has made some good changes and updates. If you are a user of version 4 and are hesitant to get the upgrade, don't be. I plugged in my personal "default" settings before I took off and it...

I think the source of the quote in you sig line is former Sec of State George C. Marshall, the developer of the Marshall Plan that helped Europe get back on it's feet after WWII. Rex

Well, the weather in NE oHIo finally gave me an opportunity to get the Air-Tabs mounted on the back of my box last Friday. Yesterday I drove up to Belleville, MI, where my freight originates, and the improvement in the wind was immediately obvious. The effect of cross winds is much lower than...

The article on the front page regarding the driver found dead in his rig got me thinking about CO and how it can affect someone in a closed sleeper area. While I didn't find much that was directly related to trucking, I did find one site that is VERY informative. Check out...

I have just bought a truck and joined the ranks if Owner Operators, and I've run into a BIG problem! The truck is a very clean '99 International 9200 Eagle class 8 that has been stretched to accommodate a 26' box. The problem is that International only offers service manuals on CD-ROM these...

Here's a link to photos of a Cummins ISC that I replaced in a Budget rent-a-truck just before I quit wrenching last year. Watch that tach.....overspeed BAD!!!!!!!! http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/rode2rouen/album?.dir=/4807 Rex

Here's the scenario: It's night time and you're rolling down the highway with the cruise set at, or maybe a bit over, the posted speed limit, the stereo is flooding the cab with your favorite driving tunes and life is good. Suddenly you notice that the 4 wheeler you saw closing in the mirrors...

How come the ad/links on the forum pages generally send you to a different site than what you had clicked on????????????????? Today's example: I clicked on the TSI "Class 8" ad/link at the bottom of the page and ended up at Nations Express. Somewhat annoying. Rex

Can anybody recommend a bookkeeper/accountant in the N.E. OhiO area that has experience with O/Os? While I'm sure that PBS or Mr. Katz can handle the job, I'd like to hook up with someone local to make it easier for the occasional "face to face" meeting. Thanx, Rex

Many of you have probably read my post regarding the Turbo 3000D and are aware of "my opinion" that the claims made for this product are HORSE PUCKY and that the product is a WASTE OF MONEY. I came across the web site of a company that offers an air flow management device that appears to have...

I'm sitting in a service plaza on I-90 in central NY having run out of driving time for today. This a.m. I unloaded some granite vanity and counter tops in Montpelier,VT and ran into some nasty weather on the run back to the house. New York has a statewide NO IDLE law and the service plaza is...