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I recently picked up a Chevy express 16 foot Areocell van. Its just over 12000 lbs GVW so I will be required to install an EOBR. Everything I found so far is for larger trucks and require a data contract. Since I am home every night my DOT contact has told me that I can use my time card but I...

Long time no post. I was working for a dedicated customer that required me to limit my online presence. Anyway I'm back.

For the Newbies and as a refresher for the pros. Saw the debate on another post regarding a non CDL unit. How to find your cargo capacity. This formula works regardless of your GVW or number of axles make the adjustments to match your truck. Empty the truck keeping only the equipment you plan...

Anyone work for Jarrett Logistics? They want to add me to their list of carriers so I'm vetting them. Not looking for a rant or reputation run down just facts. If your experience was terrible or you don't want to share openly PM me the details as I want to keep the thread professional and...

PLASTICS PURGE Michael SanClements It’s not often that I find anything that piques my interest especially when comes to a book written about the environment it is on a table top with several other cures for insomnia.The florescent green with hot pink writing caught my attention. REVIEW. I...

It is mathematically impossible to divide by Zero even though math and numbers are infinite. I have a friend who is a teacher as well as a math junkie that confirmed it is impossible. Being somewhat of a nerd I want to know, what would happen if someone divided by zero and succeeded? Perhaps...

Here is a newbie question. If I'm staying in my home state, with my own interstate authority for all 48 do I still need to pay the UCR registration?? I'm planning on tacking some collage classes. I haven't run outside NYS during 2016. and when I start classes running out of state for weeks at...

I have a question regarding the business end of FedEx. Here's the short story.. Had a FE ground route owner ask if I am interested in working for him as a Contractor through the peak season and possibly as a relief driver afterwards. I figure it might be a good way to "try it on and see if it...

Luckily its on you tube. Hopefully I was able to fast forward through half an hour of pointless mind :censoredsign: propaganda commentary.. In short it kind looked like this.

Who makes a decent tire for a 2005 Chev. 3500 C Van. and has highway manors, wears like steel wheels, and decent mileage. I want something that's aggressive so I don't have to worry about deep snow & rain, but not so aggressive and noisy that after 5 minutes of road noise I have to beg someone...

I thought it over and decided the box replacement will be way to expensive for the year of the truck and I'm leaning toward building a flatbed / stake body style truck. within the budget I figured a strait forward no frills steel deck 24 - 26 foot flatbed around 5 grand materials and my free...

I finally got the chance to buy a welder this week.. Actually its been on layaway since the first week of Feb. I decided to finally buy one as I need to do some work on the box as the rust is having its way and depending on the condition of the framing I might just 86 the box and build it into a...

Anybody work for these guys. How was your experience? They called me a couple times asking me to work. So far my checking them out is looking good. Get to the point but be professional with comments. Thanks. Bob Wolf.

Has anyone had experience with Sargent or Road Runner? Good, bad, average. If bad keep it professional, I'm looking for facts and details like loads, pay, conduct, ect. I'm not looking to start a slam fest. Thanks Bob Wolf

I'm planning on swapping out my steer axle drums and shoes. Mechanically I'm not worried about it I just want to know what else I should be looking for. Obviously hub and cam seals, but any tips to make the job go quicker and will help. Also other than replacing the ratchet pawl Meritor are...

Mr. Obama announced the EPA relaesed future standards for power plants to reduce green house gases by 30% by 2030. Of-course once again the fear mongering dooms day sayers on the right wing propaganda outlets are all screeching OH MY GOD, THE WORLD IS COMMING TO AN END!!! and Obama is going to...

I've had several people call me regarding issues with Allison transmissions not going into gear. Especially with Hino trucks. 1) The most common causes are idle or engine RPM too high for safe engagement usually 950 to 1000 rpm is max safe engagement speed. This is to protect the transmission...

An oldie but still dam funny. make sure you're not being shook down and you pee first before listening. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=p2wXEnQ-sbw

During the past few weeks I've ben home helping my wife recover from a fall down some stairs, I came across the first season Shipping Wars on NetFlix. So, my woman and I decided to watch a couple episodes just to see what the show was about. I found the program almost spiritually enlightening...

Even better than Christmas, The first day of Bow season started on the first. A friend is allowing to hunt his 83 acres. Other than him and his son its just one other hunter and myself. and its only the other hunter and myself that bow hunt, not to brag but I basically have the land to myself...