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Here's a good I am seeking a little help on. I am running a Class 8 Freightliner w/tamdens, And I am not consistent on placing my loads in the best spot in the Cargo box to help maintain a good MPG. I have a habit of loading the front about 4 feet from from the front wall and heavier as I come...

Well the Gremlins got me and I have not a clue when. Just happen to reach for the switch to turn on my cargo box light and it was gone. So where can you get a good replacement, and are there any out there that maybe a bit more lower(closer to the ceiling). AbeJr TranStewart #6680 Stand Tall &...

Well gang had one of them recaps go on me last night. My treadwear is still good on all the others, and I beleive the tire gave out from some other factor by the way it had blown. My queston is with about 90K on them should I start to look for another blowout, or start replacing with same...

Hey Gang, This evening while working on the truck, Went to start it up and my Radio was Flickering?. Turn the key on and off a few times and it was still Flickering. Turned the truck off in the Garage and the radio was still doing the same. I pulled the fuse, still the same problem. Pulled the...

Hey Gang, My question is on King Pins (Front Axle). Whats a good indication that you may need them, and whats a good way to check them. 2001 F/L Cent.Class Right front was wearing on the inside. Seems like it got to a certin point (just took the lip off) and now not wearing so much. same for...

Hey Guy's Is it just me? I have noticed a slight drop in my mpg, just over the past few weeks. Truck is running fine, evrything seems ok. Just was wondering with the new diesel now out has anyone notice a drop in their mpg. I Have a Cummins N14+ and was in the 9.3 to 10.0 range. Now about 9.1...

Want to add Floor Rings to my Box. Any information on anyone that does it would be appreciated. Thanks & Stay Safe AbeJr (Still slightly a Newbie) FedExCC #D6425 OOIDA MEMBER

I have a 2001 F/L Cummins N14+ noticed yesterday my engine fan kicked in, nothing unusual about it except it was not too hot a day and my temp gauge was in normal range. Stopped for a few hours and did,nt detect anything visually. Started out for home (3hrs Drive) and it kicked in just as i...

Running my first 10 Spd Allison Autoshift and wanted to know about service on them. Is it just changing the fluid? How often should that be done and does the clutch pedal itself ever need an adjustment. When Having a service done what also should be checked. AbeJr (Still slightly a Newbie)...

Morning Gang, Wanted to know who grants the access to upload a .jpeg photo and does the site accept them. Trying to post truck picture. AbeJr (Still slightly a Newbie) FedExCC #D6425 OOIDA MEMBER

How many of you are using Fast along with the Truck Tranponders.And has this incressed your load offers. Also I remember reading somewhere about a permit or some type of sticker to help you cross the boarder faster when empty back into the states. AbeJr (Still slightly a Newbie) FedExCC...

Has anyone ever made an attempt to take every run offered over a set time say 3 months and then break it all down to see if it was worth it or not. Right now I am at 25 of 26 and figure so far to have lost on at least 4 because of DH to a Pick-Up or DH out of a bad area. Working on the numbers...

Hey Gang Hope Everyone Is Doing Well And Happy New Year!! Got out of Experditing after only 2yrs. Been out for 7 months and I am planning to return. Learned alot in 2yrs, and was looking at a 2005 International 4400 with a DT466HT/250-258hp 84" condo sleeper. Has a gppd price on it. My last was...

What a fight I just had with my Landing Gear, Thank goodness I was just trying them out in my garage, lol I have the type landing gear that you can drop the pads down and lock before you start to wind the legs down, and I do not think I was following the correct procedure. Had a time trying to...

Will be installing safety Vision System and wanted to know what is the best location for side camera. Mirror, fender, door? And the rear camera, should it be on top of the box or just below the roof line under box center marker light. And what is best routing for camera cable. Across top of box...

Hello Everyone, My question is on the 10spd autoshfit trans. Although I am slightly familier with it, would like some input on using the auto over manual and how to get the best mpg from it. And is best to be in auto mode in heavy traffic (would the trans be doing more work in stop and go...

Well I am almost there, picking up a class 8 expedite from Fyda freightliner in Columbus Ohio, Next week wanted to know If anyone has had any dealings with them and were they good are bad. Picking up a used unit that has been turned into an Expediter. How good is their work? Thanks:) AbeJr

Hey Gang, For the folks looking to get into Expedite. If your going to get into this business make sure it is what you want and once you are in, grind it out. I got into it with my brother, (more his idea than mine) made the initial investment got with a good carrier and some of the problems...

Evening Gang, Was wondering if any one knows of a place in columbus,OH or en-route to Green,OH (From Columbus) where you can pick up good used or new equipment, ie...Pallet Jack, Furniture Pads, E-Trac Bars and Straps, Load Bars. You know the stuff to set yourself up right from the start. And...

Looking for some input on class 8 trucks with 22ft boxes with set tandems (10 Wheelers). Do they make for a better truck and is there a better chance of getting more loads because you can carry the extra weight, but also will going over the 50k gross weight change the tax game somewhat.