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You may know this and it may "go without being said". But...wind has a lot to do with fuel economy. If you have a tail wind, you use less engine.

Sounds excessive to me, but I am no mechanic. I like your quote, by the way. We need to improve how we control "some" in our society instead of trying to control the device.

I cant give you facts and figures. Have been researching the best route for me to enter the biz for over a year now. Plus, I have had to wait on other issues to work out before I can make the jump. I may do expedite and I may do something else in trucking. All comes down to money, job...

The N14 is no longer in production according to the Cummins web site. http://www.everytime.cummins.com/every/applications/heavy.jsp Only shows the ISM and ISX for heavy duty trucks.

True. But, he isnt doing that run at the moment. He just owns the one truck and he only does local stuff so he can be home with wife and kids. But, you make a good point. He told me I could ride with him to get a feel of what is going on before I start.

Think Marion has a veneer/plywood joint up there. Not sure what kind of wood I will be taking up there. The closest way to get there I think is through Chicago and Milwaukee. But, that may be more trouble than heading up to Bloomington IL and taking I-39 to Wausau WI then over to Marion. Its...

Yeah, I got pretty lucky an ran into a great opportunity. I have made an informal agreement to drive for a friend of mine. It wont be expedite though. But, there are some real advantages to the arrangement. 1. I wont have to team drive in the beggining to get experience. 2. The trips I make...

Anybody have any info on the Freightliner FLD? I may end up driving one in the near future. Thanks.

Do they make any suspensions you can adjust like the sleep number mattress? lol

Anybody know the difference between an air ride suspension and an air leaf?

If you get near Terre Haute, IN...Fort Harrison Truck Tire Center is pretty good, from what I hear. Top of the line Michelin steers for about $360 812.466.9888

I dont have any experience with putting a dish on a truck. But, I have had Dish Network in my home for almost 8 years. I am very happy with them. They have great equipment and channel packages. They are also a little cheaper than DirectTV too.

Talk to somebody at Frame & Spring located in Columbus, OH. They stretch frames. 800.422.0031

Good luck. I do hope the best for you. There is always the opportunity to find something that may work for you. But, you may find that trucking is something you have to do full time or not at all. But, sliding into it may make it easier for some to make the jump. Keep posting here. You...

From what I know...I would be more concerned with the age. (in this case) Most companies you will lease on with (FedEx, Panther, Express 1, etc) Will more than likely require a newer truck. If you are truly going independent, 330,000 isnt bad if it has been taken care of.

A friend of mine provided a contact for a place called "Frame and Spring" in Columbus OH. 1.800.422.0031 They stretch class 8's. I think they are right next door to FYDA.

Ok, that helps. Thanks! :-)

On a class 8, how do they measure wheelbase? Is it center of front wheel to the center of rear most wheel?

I always heard Macks would beat you to death with their rough ride. Just what I heard.

RE: Super Single Pos's Con's on Expediter Single a Does the super single give you a better ride? Not sure I understand the advantage(s) for this since they seem to cost much more than 2 regular tires.