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    Lift Axle - Best Manufacturer?

    We are adding a 2nd truck, buying used. Currently a CR unit, changing to a DR unit. Our current DR unit has a Watson & Chalin w/25K bags. Looking for 20K bags, hoping to smooth out the ride a little. Hendrikson has their HLM-2 series in a 20K configuration. Any feedback at all on Lift...
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    Carrier - Toledo, Good Experience

    I just got the NIST and PM Inspection performed on our Supra 844. Liked the vendor enough to say so and recommend to others. Knowledgeable, fast, and good price. Scott's Commercial Truck Services (and Carrier Dealership) 5930 Benore Rd. Toledo, OH 43612 419.729.7888 They do other...
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    Eobr - "off duty/driving" fmsca feedback

    I was asked to provide the documentation I received from the FMCSA when I questioned them regarding OFF DUTY/DRIVING Regs. I gave examples to the FMCSA of using the truck to go to the store, (between loads) to playing tourist for weekend, (between loads). The verbal answer was as follows: You...
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    EOBR Rules

    We have been busy, have not had a chance to post since the conference call. The HOS rules the EOBR uses are not the same as DOT HOS rules. Specifically when must you switch from "Off Duty" to "Driving" when you do not have a load on your truck. Under the DOT HOS rules, you can move your truck...
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    Air Shocks on Class 8 "D" Truck

    I tuned into Keven Rutherford last week and caught the last part of a discussion regarding putting air shocks on a class 8 tractor. Has anyone tried or know of using air shocks on their C/D truck? We are front axle heavy and have to increase air ride height to max to keep from bottoming out...
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    Envirosave Additives - Looking for Feedback

    Will searching the web for Eaton Auto Shift temp range. I tripped over several links to this site. These additives are for engine and trans, supposed to reduce friction/temperature, increase mileage etc. Any feedback? Powertrain Protection
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    Eaton Auto Shift Temps.

    Does anybody know the safe upper temperature limit for an 10 speed Eaton Auto Shift. Our truck is a 2005 Freightliner Columbia, with a MBE 4000.
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    Surprised by lack of ATA reaction

    I read the 18 point plan the ATA presented, then hopped on E/O to see the reactions. None. To me, it certainly puts new meaning to neutering, as compared to the Canadian speed limiter issue. We need more members in OOIDA, the only voice of the independent trucker, not the ATA who...
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    AirTabs - Hood/Roof Line

    We have a Freightliner/Columbia with a reefer unit on the front on the box above the sleeper. The sunvisor with integral lights and the reefer and exposed front of the box above the sleeper collect lots of bugs. I have read about the successes of removing the sunvisor, but I am not sure of how...
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    Speed Limiter Experience Direct From Canada

    We are in Canada, have been here since Tuesday, (Currently Thurs Mid Day). I would like to share what I have seen and heard from Canadians regarding the limiter(s). Scale houses are full of trucks being checked, most are open during the day, none at night that we have seen. (We have been back...
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    T/A Fuel & Fuel Filters

    I am guessing that most in this forum get their fuel at T/A. I have been going thru fuel filters at a rapid rate since January. The current filter has 13K miles on it and it is very ready to be changed. Is anyone else drawing a correlation between dirty/watery fuel and T/A?
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    Speed Limiters and Blowouts

    Here is a link that shows how to react when a blowout occurs. Links : Custom Semi Truck : Fastertruck.com : Diesel Semi Accessories The gist is the following. From a steering perspective, react as if a strong gust of wind hit you from the side. From a right foot perspective; Best -...
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    Freightliner Speed Limitation

    We are in our third Freightliner. All three truck's speedometers have not been accurate. In this truck we are going 62 when the speedometer says we are going 65. I have also run two checks on the odometer in this truck, I need to run one more just to be sure. The odometer says we have...
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    Da Vinci's Italian Eatery, Mechanicsburg, PA

    I have never posted about a Restaurant before. In fact, I rarely post at all. But this restaurant we just ate was so good, I thought you all would like to know about it. Simply put, the best Italian I have ever had. Not cheap, $54 for (1) app., (2) main, (2) desert. Every course fantastic...
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    Fedex Backhaul Primer

    I have never tried getting a backhaul from/thru Fedex. Can someone give me the 123 on how it is supposed to work?
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    Looking at a used truck, what should I have checked

    I am looking a purchasing a used WG/TVAL truck. It has a gulf coast filter and I have checked the history and the analysis has always been excellent. The truck has an 05 Cummins 315 with 310K miles. What checks should I have done on the truck?
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    FDCC Compared To Landstar

    FECC Compared To Landstar My wife and I drive for Fedex CC, W/G, TVAL. We are are considering buying a Truck leased to Landstar. I want to understand the differences between the two companies. Primarily pay expectations. We have averaged $1.91/Mile since January. And our monthly gross average...
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    FDCC Compared To Landstar

    My wife and I drive for Fedex CC, W/G, TVAL. We are are considering buying a Truck leased to Landstar. I want to understand the differences between the two companies. Primarily pay expectations. We have averaged $1.91/Mile since January. And our monthly gross average to the truck is...
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    Rate/Mile Vs. GrossK

    As a 40/60 company driver the difference between 26K/month @ 1.70/mile and 23.5K/month @ 1.90/mile is clear. But as a potential owner operator, what do you think Fedex CC, WG/TVAL
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    Rate/Mile vs. Gross

    Here is the general question. Are you better off grossing 22.5K/month at 1.90/mile or 26K at 1.70/mile. The boss wants $1.80/mile for midwest and $1.85/mile for the coasts. So we turn down offers that will not having us meet his criteria. This includes turning down $2000 loads that pickup...
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