Serpentine Belt

Keeping an extra belt on the truck isn't a bad idea, but....I asked for spare belts for my truck and was told they aren't allowed to give them to company drivers. L/O sure, but not company. I said I was a former auto mechanic and know how to change belts, they said sorry, company policy. I also asked for windshield wipers, which I got, and washer squirters (because mine suck, even after running a wire thru them to clean them out), but he wouldn't give me those. So I'm allowed to change the wipers, but not a little piece of plastic attached to the end of a rubber hose and clipped to the wiper arm? Ok. I once had a guy who spent 30 minutes trying to change his wipers in a rain storm come to my shop to get them replaced. I did it in two minutes. I can imagine some of the desk jockey turned truck drivers trying to change the wipers on their truck.

 

You're right. Most big companies don't want you touching anything. I guess there are some drivers out there that would cause more harm than good is why.
I think drivers that can offer simple repairs themselves tend to take better care of their ride and keep it going. I usually go spare parts shopping during second shift. Most of them guys don't care with no boss around. Paying $600 for a $30 repair is ludicrous. That could be a bonus for someone.

 

I know its easy to say,but,keep the FAITH Brother,give life and yourself a chance.,and it WILL work itself out.,Always Does..

 

I love it when drivers here assist with professional advice to those drivers who find themselves in a difficult situation, are probably a little bit stressed, and need immediate help; especially when they are out there OTR and need answers. It always seems to be the same people helping too!
To you who do this......I/We

 

When ever I get into a snowy situation, I crank the defrost on hi, max heat and max fan. Yes it gets hot in the truck, but if I crack the windows down a little it helps and my windshield stays mostly clear. Angling the visors may help some too. I'll have to try that next time.

Since you posted that you did get approval for a tow, I'm hoping that you are now or soon will be somewhere safe and getting a new belt put on. Learn from this and pay attention to details on that PTI.

 

Putting the visors down helps keep the defrosters from drying out your eyeballs too.

 

Were gonna help you... were gonna laugh at ya, but we will help....

 

Where did you say you (and all those cookies) were?

Sincerely,

The Cookie Monster

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