Taking your truck away just because you are in shop status

Discussion in 'Swift' started by bluebonn, Apr 20, 2011.

  1. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    I was just in Laredo for 5 days waiting to get my A/C fixed.
    At one point my DM said she was going to check if there was another truck she could get me into. Luckily, it didn't happen.

    I have an 07 Volvo. And while it is an older truck, I like it. Denver did a great job of cleaning it up before I got it, and the engine stills pulls strong.
     
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  3. Rug_Trucker

    Rug_Trucker Road Train Member

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    Just a future reference for anyone that has to sit.
     
  4. bowlwinkle

    bowlwinkle Heavy Load Member

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    I've done that in the past, shagged local loads for a day while my truck was being fixed. I must be stupid though, what is an end cap? I guess I've never heard a part of my truck called that.:biggrin_25524:
     
  5. inkeper

    inkeper Road Train Member

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    That part of the front bumper on the Volvo that is on the end. And it has the driving/fog lamp in it.
     
  6. bowlwinkle

    bowlwinkle Heavy Load Member

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    Thanks, was feeling a little stupid. No experience with Volvos though, so now I don't feel quite as bad. LOL
     
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  7. bluebonn

    bluebonn Road Train Member

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    Yea the end cap thingy is what got me upset not the EGR Coolant leak. Now that I know if I open my mouth about sitting I will lose my truck. Next time I keep quiet and just do some local runs..:biggrin_2554:

    The black end cap is really bugging me on my truck! It just does not look right when everything else is so shiny white. Gonna go by Volvo tomorrow and take care of that issue myself.

    On another note got a load that said it was 812 miles but looking at the atlas it is 930 miles. I think Swift made a mistake on this one because that is the mileage from city to city.

    Ive calmed down after the really bad week I had but still I am looking into getting my own truck I just cannot not stand having to maybe someday give up a truck that I enjoy to drive.

    I am familiar with running a business as I did it for 17 years just got to really look hard to make sure this is something I want to do and can make more money than what I currently make.
     
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