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    Rough Startup

    I have a 2003 Sterling Acterra daycab box truck with a 3126 230 Cat engine. Here lately, whenever I start the truck after it sits for a day or more it idles really rough for about 5-15 minutes. After that it runs ok. It seems to miss a little here and there, but it seems that the heavier the...
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    CDL Test Question?

    I'm getting ready to take the test to get my class B cdl and I was wondering if they allow you to use a truck with an automatic transmission? I want to use a truck that is as easy as possible, but meets all the requirements to be able to use during the test. Any info about this and any other...
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    Quick question about gross weight

    I was wondering, if you buy a pre-owned truck that is say 33,000 lbs. gvw, when you title it, can you title it for 26,000 lbs. and just haul the lesser weight therefore making it a non-cdl truck? I haul light so I just need a 26,000 lbs. non-cdl truck, but most of the trucks I'm interested in...
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    In-Box Sleepers

    I'm building a small sleeper inside my box and I'm wondering if anyone knows how to connect the cab to the sleeper? I'm wondering how big of a hole I would need and where I can get a boot. I know this is a trend of the past, but I'm an owner-operator with my own authority, and I won't get any...
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    Converting daycab to sleeper?

    I have a 2003 Sterling straight truck, daycab. I'm wanting to add a single bunk sleeper to (36", 42", 48" whichever I can find). How would I go about getting the cab to bunk hole cut the same and also where could I get a boot to fit the two? Do any of the sleeper companies (Double Eagle, ICT)...
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    Panther Benefits?

    I saw a Panther add in the ExpediteNow magazine that said medical and 401K benefits. Is this for real? Can anyone tell me about this? Thanks in advance.
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    Try Hours

    Hi, I was wondering if there was anyone who could give me some information about Try Hours. I was looking into them and just thought i'd see if you guys had any info. I need information on their straight truck division. Any info, comments, opinions (good/bad), anything you have would be...
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