Who you gonna call?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by TruckRunner, Oct 11, 2018.

  1. daf105paccar

    daf105paccar Road Train Member

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    Start with the basics.
    Get a in cab monitoring system.
     
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  3. win-some-loose-less

    win-some-loose-less Medium Load Member

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    I use findtruck services app sometimes.. . stay away from Truck down and 3rd party service brokers.. all they do is call the same people you will and then overcharge you.. I carry a spare and will call everyone of the places I’m close to and see who can get me n the fastest.. trucking is so much easier now with smart phones and google on the fly.. I try to look for independents, loves ta- etc are a rip off on road calls.. if it’s just tires I look for southern tire Mart, gcr if no no names..
     
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  4. TruckRunner

    TruckRunner Heavy Load Member

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    Yes I love that. I need to find one for my new truck
     
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  5. brian991219

    brian991219 Road Train Member

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    There are several options. You can join a network like Truck Down, basically AAA for heavy trucks or use a service like NTTB which is a directory that is searchable online. Towing and repair services pay to be listed in it.

    Google is also useful. In the end, make sure tou know the cost upfront and that they accept what you have for payment. Not all roadside services accept all credit cards, company or even fleet checks like ComChek or EFS.
     
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  6. S M D

    S M D Road Train Member

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    I’ve had numerous blow outs company Driver and a lot less as an owner op.
    But unless it’s a steer I keep driving.
    And usually if it’s an outside drive or tandem tire I use my big bar to pull it off and keep going. If it’s the inside tire then I drive slower and make it to tha next tire shop. I refuse to be on the news for someone running into the back of me on the shoulder.
     
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  7. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    NTTS Breakdown is a free service that let you search for the closest tire shop, truck repair etc.
     
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  8. jcrack08

    jcrack08 Light Load Member

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    I carry a spare but I will never change a tire on the side of an interstate. I also do not ever load heavy so 99% of the time I keep going till I get to a shop.
     
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  9. mnmover

    mnmover Road Train Member

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    Instead of air hoses and an impact air wrench, look at having a Milwaukee Tool electric impact wrench with an extra battery. Cheaper, lighter and just as powerful as an air impact wrench, and less noisy.
     
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  10. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    Try

    “Who ya gonna call” to your digital assistant (like Siri)
     
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  11. 77fib77

    77fib77 Road Train Member

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    Really if your running duels. Instead of super singles. Pull up TA or Petro on trucks stop app and drive gently until you get there. Or, Google truck tires. Super singles is a different animal. Your rim gets trashed real quick if under a load. I don't know if you cN get away with out road side help.
     
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