Millis OTR journal

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  1. JOHNQPUBLIC

    JOHNQPUBLIC Road Train Member

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    That thing looks stout. What is the price difference per battery for these vs standard ones?
     
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  3. JOHNQPUBLIC

    JOHNQPUBLIC Road Train Member

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    Ok. Wonder why they changed it up. Marco has been there a long time. Maybe he needed a week day off during the week or something. I do know they seemed pretty flexible and accommodating with the dispatchers schedules just like they are with the drivers.
     
  4. Steelersjunkie

    Steelersjunkie Road Train Member

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    Standard battery is around 200 for a 925 at a truck stop garage. Mine are about 275-300 for a single. But I bought 4, so I got a discount. I paid 240 each for mine after core deposit.
     
  5. JOHNQPUBLIC

    JOHNQPUBLIC Road Train Member

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    Seems like money well spent
     
  6. Steelersjunkie

    Steelersjunkie Road Train Member

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    I guess it depends on your point of view. I feel it was.
     
  7. Farmer54

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    Of course I’m not an OO but I agree with you.
    Rolled into Richfield about 0100 this past January where my 2014 Explorer Sport is parked. -15f. Tired AF, all I wanted was some breakfast food. Got in the Exploder, “wonk, wonk, wonk,,,,,click click click”. P!SSED! Next day, the shop helped me jump it off, I proceeded directly to NAPA and bought a glass mat gel battery. Thought I’d never pay almost 200 bucks for a car battery but that thing is bad ###.
    Like my daddy, two things I will not put up with is a liar and a motor that won’t crank.
     
  8. BazookaJoe

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    I noticed Marco was on Sundays. Every time I get a load on a Sunday it’s a good mileage.
     
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  9. Steelersjunkie

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    I am new to being an owner. But here's what I figured out in my short time. First, don't trust an agent unless you have it in writing. Even if you know them. Second, don't buy junk parts. You're better off buying quality than getting a bargain and paying triple. That goes for diesel as well. Stick with name brands. Save now and pay later. No thanks.
     
  10. keen98

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    I thought Marco retired? Maybe hes just working part time now, because I swear he retired from everyday weekly dispatch. Unless I'm making #### up I thought I was told lol
     
  11. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    As for the fuel, I do that with my pickup truck. I won’t buy it at a place that looks like it sees about 2 Volkswagens a month. I get it from places that move a lot of it.
     
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