Well, I had an interesting week. Discovered that my radiator was leaking on the 19th in Laredo of all places. Was told to get the truck to West Memphis for repair appt. The appointment either wasn't made or was lost after I got there, with almost no coolant, mind you. I was told to call breakdown and set a new appt. Called and was scheduled for 12:30 on the 20th. Go to turn the keys in on the morning of the 20th and am told that the truck was misstakenly scheduled for a service and not a repair. Call breakdown again and am told that the first available appt is Friday, also the day I'm supposed to be home. Call FM and am told that truck will be looked at right away two different times. Nothing. On Thursday nite truck is finally looked at and I am told that the part has to be ordered. On Friday the truck sits almost all day and my FM tells me that he'll just find me another truck. That afternoon am told that new truck is in Van Buren and a driver is enroute to pick me up. I go out to pack up my old truck just in time to see it being rolled out of the shop, good as new-ish. Newer truck was still mine so I took it. My new truck number is 1352. See you on the road.
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Discussion in 'USA Truck' started by cjoe85, Jan 7, 2008.
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Have you guys seen the new list of fuel stops. OMG! what happened to all the Flying Js? Almost all Pilots and are only allowed 50 gallons at some spots. What do you think?
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Cjoe85 and all other posters thanks for this great read. I am a retired Ford worker getting ready to start school sept 22. This has been giving me great insight of what to expect. One of the things i picked up on was using quam to have in writing when telling you to drive longer than legal. Seems like they would back down if it was in writing. One concern i didn't see is showers. I know they have them at stops. I am use to a three shower day. Am sure I can live with one a day. Is that a reasonable expectation or should i bring a lot of cologne to hide smell. Snacks fruits and things how much can you bring and leave room to sleep? I seen where u was hungry and had not ate for a long while. You had nothing in truck? The sizes on freg tv's microwaves that will fit? can you have a coffee maker? Thanks agin hope to meet some of you on the road
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i just got issued a newer truck last week in van buren.It is a 2007 international with the automatic transmission.definetely takes some getting used to especially trying to stop it in 2nd gear truck seems to want to keep moving forward.Mine has the nice wheels on it also.Took it to the Blue Beacon last weekend and got it all cleaned up lookin sharp now,The Ac compressor went out on it Monday it is under warranty will have to get it in to a dealership on my next home trip truck # 1403 here see ya out on the road
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i usually spend 50-52 i get the rain x weathershield treatment and the citra shine put on it.You can get a basic wash for 42 i think.No i pay for it out of pocket doesnt bother me.I like driving a clean truck usuually get it done once a month.Cut back on 1 restaurant meal a week and it pays for my truck getting washed
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usa truck sucks why do you wont to work for a compeny that pays not a #### think 33 to 36 how can you make a liven off that and they have no mile i work for shaffer trucking a part of crete and they started me off at .44 and i run 2600 to 3400 milles ever week that i am out i take home 950 to 1200.00 just about ever week you wont do that working for usa
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