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I have heard of this many times. From what I know the purpose is to allow the fuel system to prime faster when replacing the filters, not clean the injectors. Basically, I think its just an old trucker snake oil myth that does absolutely nothing. Not harmful, but not helpful either. -Weave-

There are many motivational factors as to why people stretch a tractor instead of buying new. The main one? Yeah, COST! A tractor stretched properly, by a shop or person with verified EXPERIENCE, can be as straight and strong, if not straightER and strongER than even a brand new chassis and...

I would ask the Kubota tractor dealer. Also, according to a few friends who have gensets from various manufacturers, many times reefer trailer shops are a good bet for genset repair, as many of the engines and parts are similar. -Weave-

Looking at Volvo's press release on the 880: http://www.volvo.com/trucks/na/en-us/# Volvo USA claims their long 200" BBC cab offers better aerodynamics and fuel economy than other conventional designs, and easier maintenance. The chrome air intake covers are a little "Captain Zoom" looking...

No Bazooka, but again funny how A-Team comes in this post and mentions with exact figures the years of experience the people who helped design and build his truck have, even using the term, "Brain trusts." With 21.1 years average each in that group, I guess Mickey Mouse wasn't present in the...

This topic might be of help: http://www.expeditersonline.com/dcforum/DCForumID16/687.html I think the 6.0 Powerstroke is just finding its way into the Ford vans, and there are not too many in expedite van service yet. -Weave-

I did not design my class 8 truck, but bought it used with the following setup on a hunch it would work fairly well: S60 Detroit engine, 470 HP 10 speed manual OD transmission 3.58:1 single axle rear 22.5" rear tires Setup spins low RPM's on the highway, so low I don't even think about them...

The only container company I have dealt with is Cronos, www.cronos.com The site has their specifications. Others are probably about the same, depending on what type of container you need to use. -Weave-

Expedite trucks with air ride and dump valves can give some adjustment to different dock heights when needed based on the height of the air springs it has. With this feature, I only recall one place this past year where I bumped a dock I couldn't get fairly level with. -Weave-

Good luck Butch, and keep us posted and let us know if we can be of help! :7 -Weave-

I don't know about TS terminology, but your straight truck should be considered a regular "D" unit there from what I have in my last information from them. "E" units are generally tractor trailers, (48 or 53 foot trailers) and I most often see the "Super D" term refer to a tractor with a 26 or...

My old FL70 had its floor epoxy coated by the previous owner, and it does add a lot of durability. One downside is it made the floor VERY slick to stand on when cold or moist though, but that might not be an issue with an insulated type box. Could be slick when refrigerated, but can't verify...

I haven't ran an A/B truck for many years, but the sleeper ground wire on the ones I ran was actually a somewhat heavy gauge black cable, that was bolted to the floor of the sleeper underneath the truck (outside). The bolt either fell out or came loose sometimes, and all sleeper power was lost...

As Glen mentioned those bars are very common in the Northwestern provinces of Canada. Where it is common to strike VERY large animals! -Weave-

RE: Found a Mack CS It is not a problem at all to drive a non CDL truck (under 26k GVW) across the country. Seriously Joe, I can't count the THOUSANDS of trucks I have found in your price range with clean titles for your needs outside of CA. I know CA has some funky laws, but getting a temp...

RE: Found a Mack CS I am sorry my first post on this vehicle was wrong, if I look back on it. At least I think it was. But you have to go with what you feel is right Joe.. for you. The best thing is Joe from Bakersfield, CA you have a market (LA to SF), something that will be your biggest...

Rich, I'm already pondering what to get you for your FL70 one million mile award; I know you will make it! :7 But at least now we know who that fabled expediting millionare is:7 :7 -Weave-

RE: Found a Mack CS I missed that part. With only 57k miles, it might still have its original 1987 tires.:) Local work as intended fine, but I wouldn't try anything fancy (such as nationwide expediting) with it. In the $5-7 range though, you should be able to find a less than 10 year old...

RE: Found a Mack CS If you can get the title cleared up, the truck should be fine for your needs. The only thing I knew that was a problem with those Midliners was the clutch, (it is small) but as you said it is new that shouldn't be an issue. The Renault engine believe it or not is very...

Thanks for the article link- I noticed the ISL was gone for a while, now it's back. -Weave-