What if it Snows?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. 77fib77

    77fib77 Road Train Member

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    Well I have a 10 pm drop an hour away. Drove five hours this morning. Will be on my 8/2 split once I move.

    I took a nap, I'm on a hill, the dog is barking and crying at me. My head is on her side of the bed, she didn't like it. Took a bit to figure it out. It made me laugh.
     
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  3. Cat sdp

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    Day cab drivers love pulling in the wrong way to fuel…….:)

    However they only get def at their own shop…….along with fuel…… the only way to fly….
     
  4. sealevel

    sealevel Road Train Member

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    The problem with the math is longevity when buying a new truck is no longer figured. I have owned three trucks. Columbia with a 14 litre. Cascadia DD15 10 speed and Cascadia auto.(current truck) All three trucks running the same freight. I had a lifetime average of 8.9 on the Columbia. 9.4 on the Cascadia with the ten and lost two tenths when I switched to the new body Cascadia with a auto.
    Problem is the DD15 is finished between 700-800,000 miles. Columbia with the 14 was still running hard at 1.6 million.
    I actually love this Cascadia. Nice tight truck. Is what it is. My dream truck is a Cascadia with a Series 60. These trucks aren't made to last ten years anymore and I have finally accepted it. When the freight doesn't justify the cost of new equipment then I'm done. Until then I will ride this plastic horse till it drops and get another one.
     
  5. 77fib77

    77fib77 Road Train Member

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    Rebuild engine for 20k?
     
  6. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    We have gained the upper hand on organizing/cleaning the rig. Feel like ive been at it all day. Mostly because i have. Finally feels like my truck again.
     
  7. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    They were worth $8K and $12K. The one dude was not pleased The OM told him no.
     
  8. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    You're like stuck on Minot for some reason lol. Minot from Phoenix is nearer 1400 miles. From SoCal 1700. These two were out of BEAVER LAS VEGAS.
     
  9. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    I'm thinking running over that RR crossing......................
     
  10. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    No one is over hauling an engine for $20K. No one you want to overhaul it anyway. $40K maybe.
     
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