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    Mercedes Benz MB-900 EGR Valve/Cooler

    Havent seen anyone talk about this persistant problem. I am on replacement number five in five years owning my Freightliner M2-106. Just replaced both after having it done 8 months ago. I know there are a lot of you folks out there who have experienced the joys of buying and adding coolent to...
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    MBE 900 Overhaul

    Just wondering if anyone has done an overhaul on MBE900 Engine and what it cost.
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    Roof top A/C

    Is there anyone out there installed who has had a roof top air conditioner and diesel gen set installed on their straight truck? Need help/advise to do this. Seems this would be cheaper and more efficient that the expensive APU's out there. Thanks
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    Truck Decal Removal

    I'm sure this has been asked before, but does anyone have any magical method to remove company logos, markings etc. from the box and sleeper on a straight truck? Any help will be appreciated.
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    Panther advertisement on EO

    Just saw an advertisement for Panther team drivers on EO. This is not for O/O's but obviously for drivers because it posts rates for drivers,not trucks. Anyone know what's the deal here? Are they now going to own their own fleet? If so, this scares the hell out of me being a one truck team. I...
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    generator question

    Just wondering if anyone has installed an RV diesel generator on their truck and used roof top air unit to eliminate idling. With the way business is now it is obvious there will a whole lot of sitting waiting for loads. We are in Laredo now (since Saturday morning) and just yesterday morning I...
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    Panther Board Position

    How many of you P2 Fleet owners, O/O's, Drivers know that if you move from one zip code to another or in fact in some cases, just move your truck you will lose board position? We talked to a friend who drives for a fleet owner who was never informed of this fact. The Owner called Panther today...
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    MB900 Engine Troubles

    I'm really disgusted with my 2005 FL M2 w/ the MB900 Engine. Has anyone had problems with check engine light coming on and then loss of power? This has happened severeal times in the year I have had the truck. Been in shop 3 times (or more, losing track). First time FL said it was the air...
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    Landstar Express America

    Been considering going to Landstar Express America with my D-unit and when talking to a couple of other LEA drivers they seem to all have nothing but good to say about them; but there are few out there. Also, not much conversation about them on this forum. Since I haven't seen anything to speak...
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    Landstar

    Have spoken to a few Landstar expeditors with straight trucks while on the road and they all talk about Landstar like they are a super company to be leased to. They all say it's the best move from their previous company they could have made. Just wondering if anyone would like to discuss them...
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    New truck

    Well it's new truck time, my FL80 96" condo is about used up. Would anyone like to tell me how they like their Sterling Acterra 960 (Knoxville Freightliner "special"). Of course, also have to consider M2 96" condo. Any thoughts??
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