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Check this out, I was there over the past week. I tried to buy chains but no one had them yet and many shops were not aware of the new law. Layoutshooter A few changes have been made to Colorado’s chain law in recent months in hopes of improving travel along the I-70 corridor and throughout...

I had just pulled into the Western Branch Detroit Diesel Service when my phone rang, it was Speedco. They talked with me for a few minutes and then told me that they would pay to have the pan re-tapped. They said that they think the main problem is the Mercedes use of an aluminum pan and steel...

I give up. I stopped for a oil change at the Speedco in Wytheville VA. I have a load on the truck that does not deliver until Tues at 9am. Figured this was a good time to do it. WRONG!!! When they tried to tourqe on the drain plug it stripped and will no longer stay in the oil pan, it's Sat on a...

Sure would like to see a new catagory of classified add. TRUCK WANTED!! It could have lots of neat fill in the blanks etc. What does anyone think? Layoutshooter

Hey Everyone, How about when you post a used truck listing you post it with all the info? Like, who it is leased with, liftgates, axels, engine/tranny etc? It would be nice to know if it is a White Glove/Elite truck etc. GVW would be nice. All the cool stuff. A phone number and/or a email...

What does everyone think about International trucks? I have heard horror stories and great things. Is it the same as anything? If you get a good one it's good and the bad ones are bad? Is there a problem with the brand? Just want to know. Thanks, Layoutshooter

Ok, how does everyone go about financing trucks? Not talking to the cash buyers. DO you get a new/used truck loan? Do you get a business line of credit? Has anyone ever used owner financing? Looking for the pros and cons to everything. Thanks, layoutshooter

Ok, How does everybody keep thier padlocks from rusting/freezing etc? I tried a rubber coated one but it would not fit the holes in my door latches. I have tried oils and graphite but nothing seems to help. I bought a new lock and it is now woking very good and it is only a month old. Any help...

Why are there so few Mack straight trucks running in the wonderful world of expediting? I think I have only seen one or two ever. Layoutshooter

Here is one for someone that knows engines better than I do. (that would be most people alive or ones that lived in the past or will live in the future.) I have a weird coolant leak. It only leaks when the engine is cooling down. It does not always leak. It can go as long as 6 weeks in between...

What is the lastest and greatest in generators/AC/heat for sleepers? The ability to use shore power and have heat and air I think would be a must. Are people going to a generator only using RV type roof mounts or are the sticking with systems that direct drive a compressor? Whats the scoop...

Ok, assuming proper inflation, alignment etc, how many miles should a D unit get on the steers? Good tires, not cheap stuff. Question two: Do the automatic tire inflation systems work? Does anyone have them? Are they worth the money? Thanks, Layoutshooter

Ok oh great trucking gurus!!!! Does anyone make upgrade headlight assemblies for older Frieghtliners? I have a 2 light, 7" round system. I was thinking of replacing them if there was a upgrade kit. Is there such an animal? If so, who makes them and how many millions of dollars are they...

I have seen some B units over the past few months that appear to have reefer units on the roof. I thought they might be just aux air in the cargo box but they seem to be to big for that. I thought I read that Fyda was producing a reefer sprinter as well. All the units I have seen with these...

OK everyone, back here looking for more expert advise. I am not very happy with the truck stop internet service. I have an internal card on my computer with no antenna. I think that the lack of antenna is the main problem. Who knows where to find a USB mobile antenna? I guess that is what I...

OK, don't laugh, but do the auto chain up systems work? How do they work? Do they work as advertised? I have been using chains since I was a pup but if there is a better system I am all ears. Joe