At below -20 degrees, it probably is pretty difficult to dress up a reality show. Long time in the truck where it's warm. Short time outside in...
Has anyone watched that show? If a hundred thousand loads are hauled over the Ice Road, what companies are hauling all that stuff to...
Ten minute orientation, for someone whos total trucking experience has been Army related? I guess Im out of the truck purchasing business for a...
Hey Guys: Thanks for your input. There was no criticism of anything I was told about 9 speed transmissions. I was just kinda of amazed at the...
I was under the impression that the 9 Speed Transmission was relatively obsolete. Boy was I wrong. Following are some examples of 822 ads I...
A Fire Extinguisher should always be available and close at hand to meet any emergency. They will certainly disable a person or persons without...
Went back and took a look at the new 07's with 9 speeds advertised. Found Freights, KW, & Petes listed. Maybe the 9 speeds are coming back.
One learns a lot by doing a little research. I found a considerable amount of 2004's '5's & '6's for sale out there with 9 speed transmissions....
Brickman; I looked at your truck and it looks pretty good. In three or four months when I make the final decision to buy you may be hearing from...
Ok, I dont seem to be getting forks to understand what Im attempting to do. If and when I buy a truck it will be for a relative Newbie, and...
Thanks for the advice. I seem to be taking up a lot of space asking questions, but am learning what I think is useful information. I guess for...
Thanks for the objective answer. I am looking at Volvos with VED (among others) as I feel that I can get a 2000 or 2001 at a very inexpensive...
Thanks for the reply. Sorry if I didnt make myself clear. My question was not about the best engine but about the easiest to work on. I have...
Its a good idea to spec out a truck. However, who gets what they consider to be the ideal? I think it would be more practical to spec...
I was talking to a diesel mechanic the other day and I asked him which of the four truck engines (Cat, Cummins, Detroit, or VED) was the easiest...
Burky; Thanks for your views on the problem Im considering, although in many ways our ideas of how to get started in trucking may differ...
First, I think you technical types and me are vastly different in the way we think. Your suggestion to run by a truck stop is something that an 80...
Wonder if it wouldnt be advantageous for a Newbie to take as their first job a position driving an older rig? It seems that a person starting out...
By The Way The truck Im buying wont be needed for awhile. The plan is for one person to be home in April. The other one will be home in June....
Burky or Anyone else; What is your recommendation for a starter truck? I have my own feelings about this, however my thoughts may differ from...
