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    super single incident

    On a run from Ashville to Roanoke I was traveling up I77 and one of our trucking partners from FedEx Freight passed me. As he past I saw smoke then sparks, as he got over into my lane debris started flying and then a large chunk ( the remaines of his super single trailer tire) dropped of and lay...
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    APU

    I have a Powerpac Apu by powertech and need to get its first oil change. I went to speedco and they do it but have 15w40 oil. The owners manual calls for 10w30. Does anyone have this unit and what oil do you use. unit only has 60 hours on it they call for first chang 50-60 hours and every 500...
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    oil changes

    I own a new 2007 Freightliner m2-106. It has 4700 miles on it. The dealer says oil changes are good for 10,000 to 15,000 miles. I am curious how often other owners have their oil changes performed and if snyone uses synthetic oils. This truck has a mercedes 250 hp engine.
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    tall load

    I just recently had a run that when I went to the shipper found that their load was 18 plastic bins weighing 8300lbs. the bins were 45lx48wx3ft tall. loaded they were 2 high front to back with the last row1high. a dr unit refused the load after they found that the added insulation made it too...
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    CB Radios

    This may seem like a silly question but how helpful are CB Radios. I know a lot of shippers that have many trucks to unload still use CB to reach the trucker to assign him a dock but is it needed in expedite. Also how about traffic and such. Thank you
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    buying freightliner with 250 hp mercedes engine

    Looking at a truck from FYDA freightliner. M2-106 with 84 benz sleeper air ride and 250 hp mercedes diesel engine. Anyone running this truck and how is it for dependability fuel economy and hauling capability. This truck is a D unit. Thank you Kevin LaHaie
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    oil changes for a d unit

    What are the approximate prices for oil changes for the most common c and d unit trucks. What intervals do you run and do you prefer synthetic oil
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    Hino Vs Freightliner

    Looking at 2 trucks. One a used Hino with a 78" (Was told 78 might be 84) ITC sleeper 2007 with 62k miles and an apu, Also a shower. The other is a freightliner with an 84" bentz No shower but nicely appointed 250hp mercedes benz diesel Auto trans, APU. Freightliner is new from FYDA. The used...
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    international class 8 truck

    Alumi bunk has a few low mile international HT530 trucks with 310hp engines Allison transmissions and 84" sleepers. I am told they are class 8 trucks with 5/500,000 mile warranties. Are these really good trucks, true class 8. Do they compare to Freightliner or sterling Thank you
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    Fuel economy

    Hi What can be the expected overall fuel economy for a "d" unit. The truck will have an automatic transmission. Most likley a freightliner m2 but also considering peterbilt, Kenworth, International and Hino. I am looking for a good low mile truck and am trying to find the best overall value...
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    ups expedite

    UPS is advertising for straight truck for their expedite division. Does anyone know anything about UPS expedite
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    Contemplating C or D unit

    Hi We are looking into a straight truck purchase. Is it worth the extra expense and effort to drive a d unit over a c unit. I have been reading many post where d units can not scale 13k without a pusher. either way I will get a 33k gvwr truck. With a 84" sleeper. We do not plan on a reefer on...
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    Dream Truck

    Hi All Just for fun if you could drive any truck you wanted for expediting and cost was not an option what would it be.
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    expedite companies

    Hi all Any recommendations on expedite companies out there who keeps happy and busy contractors
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    New to business

    Hi My wife and I are considering the purchase of a straight truck. Team drive for fedx or panther. We are in Michigan and as everyone is aware the economy stinks here. For the first time in our lives we are both unemployed and I have a better chance of winning the lottery then selling our house...
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