Abilene Motor Express....A New Place To Call Home

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  1. 5speed

    5speed Road Train Member

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    Thank you. I been meaning to take my vice grips the last 4 times I've been home but have forgotten.
     
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  3. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Vice grips come in handy to clamp on to the release handle for sliding trailer tandems to make sure it stays put while you work.

    I keep a pair in my truck.
     
  4. ChrisL

    ChrisL Light Load Member

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    I guarantee that will happen to me and this advice will definitely come in handy.

    *adds vice grips to the list.

    Another reason why this forum rocks!
     
  5. Evomalo

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    We don't have very many trailers with the manual release handle. Having some WD40 helps with the trailer pins though.
     
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  6. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    I was wondering if Abilene had those fancy trailers where you didn't have to get out to unlock the pins.
     
  7. Evomalo

    Evomalo Road Train Member

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    We have to get out but most are air assisted.
     
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  8. Flattie C

    Flattie C Light Load Member

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    I am having a good time here in Oakley,CA. I just took a 7k lbs hillphonix from east up here in Cali then tom il head up to San Jose pick up a load going to VA.

    I am having a good day so far exploring the city haha!

    East to West is really fun and love it! My last week was my best ever miles with weekends off coz I reset every weekend! So im partying lol!!

    [​IMG]
     
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  9. Flattie C

    Flattie C Light Load Member

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    The new KW you dont have to get out and unlock the pins. Power button baby!
     
    Last edited: Sep 29, 2016
  10. 5speed

    5speed Road Train Member

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    That's great miles. I haven't had miles like that in a year.
     
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  11. Flattie C

    Flattie C Light Load Member

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    I normally get from 6600-6900 but last week was awesome. Its an East Coast to West Coast run and I drive Solo. Pretty awesome knowing I get time to rest on the weekend. Haul ### during the weekdays and well rested on weeend!
     
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