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    FL Cascadia Revisited 2011 models

    I have been keeping my eye on these trucks for some time. I knew when they first came out there were issues especially with a new model motor DD15 and a new truck design all together. I heard things have improved with these since they first came out. I am looking to get an E unit, can...
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    Motors, MPG, and Reliability

    I've been looking at buying a Semi Things have changed since I did this a few years ago, before all we had were mostly Detroits, CATS, and Cummins. All motors hovered around 5-7 MPG I would say on average. Some better then other for some things, Detroits get better MPG but leak oil..Cummins...
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    Powerwashing trucks

    I want to powerwash my truck, especially the engine compartment. I have a power washer that sprays at 3000 psi. Obviously that is too high. What PSI is safe for spraying a truck to clean it but not damage the paint. Also is it safe to spray the motor, I know I should be cafeful but what do I...
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    Good repair facility in MI?

    I am having trouble finding a good mechanic in SE Michigan. Can anyone recommend somebody? I am very unhappy with Freightliners and the large garages that keep you truck for weeks and never seem to have the parts you need and charge big money for labor and seem to always charge the MAX hours...
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    Cummins N14 Motor

    I prefer this motor as do a lot of truckers to all the others. To my knowledge this motor has gone out of production. This is scary because I am not really all that fond of the options available when it comes time for me to upgrade my equipment. Every Detroit I looked at over 250k miles had...
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    Best used Tractor for the buck? 30-35k

    I'm looking ot get a used Tractor and have about 30-35k to spend on a nice used truck. I have been looking in the truck ads quite a bit and have had some background in trucking, but never buying one. Motors: I heard the Cummins and Detroits are the way to go. All the Cummins motors I have...
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