what would you do fellow flatbedders??

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by chris27, Jun 18, 2014.

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  1. Jun 23, 2014 #61
    chris27

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    Yall have great points. Yes the truck is being towed to cat in the 8am. I have 2 trucks in my flatbed business so I had the other truck come and deliver my load for me. I am taking a big hit on all the downtime but I wont sink. Ready to get back up and start rolling again thats for sure
     
    chris27, Jun 23, 2014
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  3. Jun 23, 2014 #62
    RenegadeTrucker

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    It is a tough spot to be in, especially when you are only a 2 truck operation and half your fleet is down but the payments keep coming.

    I think at this juncture your only option is to have CAT do the full overhaul on the truck.

    Once they have overhauled it, they own it. Which means it starts jacking up on you again, you can drag it back to them and beat them over the head with it until they make it right.

    Short cuts are going to cost you in the long run here, you have committed yourself to this truck because you still owe a sizable chunk of change towards it.

    Being a 2 truck operation this piece of equipment is critical to your business, so I say don't cut corners here. You don't need the headaches now, and it may cost more upfront, but in the end you will be better off.
     
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  4. Jun 28, 2014 #63
    Freightlinerbob

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    So is this truck back to work?
     
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  5. Jun 28, 2014 #64
    chris27

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    It will be done on monday. I am having them turn it up from 435 to 500hp hope that will give it some pep. I have heard that should help the mpg also. I have a load going to Nc mon so we shall see
     
    chris27, Jun 28, 2014
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  7. Jul 11, 2014 #65
    Freightlinerbob

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    So this truck should be up and running for a few weeks now. How is it working?
     
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  8. Jul 13, 2014 #66
    chris27

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    The truck is running better than it ever has..knock on wood... def feels like it has way more power up the hills. Had a week and half with smooth running hope it continues. Now just have to pay the tag and all the expense for the yr!!
     
    chris27, Jul 13, 2014
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  9. Jul 13, 2014 #67
    rank

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    I like this idea. Maybe the manufacturer's and the govt would wise up if it hits their pocket book.
     
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