Hi everybody! Just got myself a truck with a virgin Michelin XDA Energy tires on drives and XZA3+ on steers all 275/80 R22.5. Will pull reefer, so...
The reason I'm asking is that one guy built a model of an old Mack DM800 towing truck: [IMG] and he asked me if the license plates a correct....
So, back in a days you had to get a real license plate from every state, and for trailers it was just a license plate frame with a bunch of state...
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During 2010 I drove in all 48 states. So, say if it was 1970 I would have a nice collection of license plates? I'm not sure if it's enough space...
What was the point of that? Taxes? What year did they start IFTA and IRP?
I have seen trucks that have a 2 or even more license plates from different states on the bumper. What does it mean? Is it even legal?
That is an achievement! I went to CDL school with friend of mine. Our instructor trainer was an old trucker with more then 30 years of...
In Washington state for sure. I got my S/s chains from $tealership in Madison, WI for $100 a pair, while in North Bend TA in WA they want $220+tax...
I asked DOT officer once about presence of the passenger in the truck. It looks like I should have some kind of a authorization paper that I can...
A friend of mine just got his CDL permit and he wants to go on a road with me as a student. So he asked if I can be a CDL driving instructor for...
I heard that wear on the sides of SS is when you over-inflate them. Looks like it happened on my previous set of Bridgestones, when I used 120 psi.
Got new Michelins XDN2. Say, I have 33150 lb on drives. Michelin web site recommends 95 psi for this weight, but you guys run them on 120+ psi?
Yep. Those are very SPECIAL tires. Not for everybody. By the way, I got alignment check before tires installation and half year after. 130 psi?...
I can switch drives, but my trailer was design for SS tires. Duals just wont fit.
I installed brand-new Bridgestone Greatec on truck and trailer (445-50-R22.5) 120 psi. After a few month I noticed kind of "weavy" wearing on the...
Thanks for your replays, guys! I did basic engine overhaul at independent shop in Chicago area. It cost me $8401.96 if not count those $1100...
I didn't even have a paper. It's all in computers now. I think I just learning the hard way.
Hi, guys. I really need an advice. I'm owner -operator (07' Freightliner Columbia, DD60, 630 K miles). June 2010 I purchased an extended engine...
Hi! I have 99' Freightliner Century. Speedometer & odometer didn't work. Replaced speed sensor. It fixed speedometer problem, but cruise control...
