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    Algae and Bacteria in Fuel

    I Had that happen once when I bought fuel at the flying j in Fargo, as a rule I wont buy fuel while the tanker is filling the ground tanks but apparently someone just before me filled up while the tanker was unloading which filled the lines with crap from the tanks to the pump...then here I come...
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    Tandem Axle Straight Truck Help

    I haven't seen it mentioned so I'll throw it out there....could a steerable lift axle with an 8' spread of the drive axle be of any benefit? That would give you 40,000 on the rears and 12,000 on the steers and you'd be able to maneuver a little bit better in town. just a thought.
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    Truck Crash Video

    I can't believe how many drivers were thrown form the cab of the truck...seat belt usage would've been helpful I'm thinking.
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    Tensioner Pulley's

    I had a tensioner pulley that I thought was squeaking so with the engine running I sprayed some Liquid wrench lubricate (a little) on only the bearing area and the squeal lessened so I then had it replaced and that was the fix.
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    How Many?

    I think the depth of the groves mean a lot also!
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    NYC mapping

    Thanks everyone!
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    NYC mapping

    Anyone know of a website that shows truck routes in NYC ? Tried to stay out of there but got caught up in a load. Thanks for any help! Delivers this coming Monday around noon. I really have a hard time trusting a GPS
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    Oh yes, good old Fema

    Does anyone know of Expediter trucks working for FEMA right now?
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    daylight savings time

    According to my carrier....if you happen to be under load when daylight savings times takes affect you need to flag it at 2 am. When you set your clocks back your allowed to drive 12 hours and be on duty 3 hours for a total 15 hours on duty, and when you need to set your clocks forward...
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    Closed truck of fuel stops in the north east.

    It was a crazy feeling being told by the HPD not to stop until we do!...the patrol car isn't as wide as our truck and people had to get out of the way and they had to do it fast!....sirens and lights galore..I could only hope no one got hurt!....but to be honest!...it was about to get out of...
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    Closed truck of fuel stops in the north east.

    Our truck was almost swarmed by the mob of people at the drop site in Houston after Ike hit...the HPD rapidly escorted us and 4 other trucks out of the area to a high school in Channelview. Things can get out of hand in a heartbeat and you Must always be aware!
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    Opinions on self defense

    I asked a friend one time that lived in the Hood of Detroit...Hey Bob!...aren't you afraid of getting caught with a gun?....his reply was...not half as afraid as getting caught without it! That's why the wife and I have discussed this topic over and over and here lately she's starting to side...
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    Best Mattress ?

    Which Mattress type is best suited for truck sleepers? I recently bought one of those mattresses that come rolled up and made by Innerspace, sold at Danny's Big Rig resort....what a waste! and a piece of crap!...my old mattress was at least 5 times better than the new one from Innerspace...
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    Students see topless teacher on iPad

    I don't recall ever having a teacher that I'd like to have seen neckid!
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    Maintenance

    I'll fix some things (about 30%) but leave the more involved Maint/repairs to the mechanics. I can't claim my labor on my taxes and there's no warranty if I do the repair.
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    Cheap Air Brake Lock.

    Thanks Redytrk....it'll work for me!...I already have one of those locks so it's super cheap for me as well.
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    Canada Canadian Expediter shot & killed in Chicago

    Not that long ago I had a feeling I was being followed across NM late at night, No matter what I did I couldn't shake this jeep with a couple of guys in it...finally I called 911 then forwarded to the troopers and told them my location and about my concerns....I was told there's 3 units just...
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    Chicago's proposed Violence Tax?

    Only the registered gun owners will be taxed...crooks,gangsters and murders aren't going to register stolen guns!
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    Waitin' for the snow!

    This a great discussion about chains....BUT...has anyone used Autosocks...has anyone else heard of them? They installed chains on one axle of tractor in 20 minutes, removed them and slipped on Autosocks on the same axle in .59 seconds...removing them is even easier than installing them. in...
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    Mitt Romney defends foreign policy as polls slip

    there's no such thing as a guarantee...except death!
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