+1 - a leak down test will tell you a lot right there. If the rings are shot or it needs to be re-sleeved (happens alot on the BC's), you aren't...
Are you happy with your job and the way the company treats you? If so, you made the right choice.
It means your dispatcher is telling you to run the load in the condition it's in or the time frame specified or lose your job even though it would...
I'm running a Kenworth T800 with the 63" midroof integral. With the Cummins N14 and the specs from my earlier post, I am averaging 6.2 mpg. The...
For pulling a flatbed, grossing 80k, my general specs would be as thus: Aero Tractor, any brand, 370-430 hp, preferably a smaller motor like ISM...
I have a buddy of mine that is only 28 years old. I always told him to slow down and tell his dispatch that he wouldn't be pushed anymore. Now,...
That, my friend, is a subjective question! You would have to look at the pros and cons and apply them to your situation: Pros (Other drivers...
There are a number of different ways of popping a lock which I won't get into here in the name of security, but it is also not commonly known that...
Drive smart. Consider weather conditions and make sure you leave enough space ahead of you to do a controlled stop. If you do have to take the...
I've had the privilege (LOL) of running both a double stick and a triplex. For those not in the know, a double stick consists of a primary...
After spending 10 years behind the wheel, I retired (due to falling off a load and buggering my hip) to become a freight coordinator. Flying...
There is nothing dangerous about running Canada other than the wildlife. As far as the ice roads go, no company is going to send an unqualified...
For those drivers who forgot to pack an emergency candle, here's a little survival tip from me. Place a roll of toilet paper in a metal...
A few years ago, i did a 4 month contract job for the military. Lots of expense getting cleared and certified for Class 1.3... I never worried...
