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    07 M2 parking brake light and low air buzzer issue???

    AMV,,Air managment valve AMU,,Air Managment unit,(I think) Yes should be the same,,Im not sure what freightliner really calls em. I call em AMV's.But keep in mind I all ready said sorry for bad info.:D
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    07 M2 parking brake light and low air buzzer issue???

    Well in this case forget everyhing I said:o I have no clue with the Hyd brakes??? I wasnt even aware the m-2 used air over hyd brakes.. The AMV is for air management valve, Its a set of air valves maybe 5 or 6 all tied together up on the frame rails. G/Luck with it. Sorry for the bad info..
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    07 M2 parking brake light and low air buzzer issue???

    Short of turning the radio up louder and putting a piece of tape over the light,,your pretty much stuck with getting it fixed.:D I just went thru this with my truck,,it turned out to be the AMV located back by the drive axle and up on the frame rails.. While looking up at it,You will see a...
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    Overhead Windows leaking

    Without knowing what Gregs quick fix is,Im thinking that is what he is talking about. With this size of glass and kinda floating in place inside the rubber glass I can see why it can only a temporary fix..I dont believe a regular caulk gun or squeeze tube will force it in far enough to fill any...
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    Overhead Windows leaking

    No Greg, I didn't read or see it,Sorry I searched leaks,,windows,,sleepers,,and a few other words but kept coming up with the topic of the old smelly dog living in the sleeper.:( I think my windows are held in place by the gaskets only.I don't think there is any fasteners? I have put in...
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    Overhead Windows leaking

    You always have such good news bout these alumni junk sleepers:D Just sitting here looking at it from the inside thinking Ill have to strip the interior trim off to actually see where problem is. Its either the window leaking or the metal panel the window is cut into??
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    Overhead Windows leaking

    It took a lil less then 4 years of service but they finally started to leak..I am talking about the tear drop shaped windows on top of the Aluim-bunk sleeper. Nothing really visible or obvious from the ground looking up at them..L/window is leaking near L/bottom,,R/window is leaking near...
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    Lift Axle - Best Manufacturer?

    Cant give ya any model numbers but I like and use to work on the Neway lift axles alot,, Air down,,Spring up, Very easy to maintain.Ya can very easily change out all bushing,pads,springs,return arms & bearings in a matter of hours. Use shock cords in place of shock absobers. If I rember right...
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    Maybe better then truckstops

    I not sure many of us want to go camping to much anymore considering we do it almost everyday but below is link to state camp grounds in Michigan if you are looking for a change of pace and maybe get a lil fishing or hiking in while on layover. Im Not trying to promote spending your money...
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    They Won't Close the Chicago Locks....

    Seems the logic was to start a new business from the start :( Asian carp: 'If you can't beat 'em, eat 'em' - Peoria, IL - pjstar.com
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    Canada Transforce keeps growing

    You know more about them then me,but I dont see alot of that feight going on TST trucks,,if it aint auto,good chance they aint hauling it (or much of it) for the most part.
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    Canada Transforce keeps growing

    I think they like to refer to it as the, Red Ribbon For sure there is a whole host of trucks with it on. I know nothing of Cambridge office but Im still thinking they went after what ever is in Dallas??? Dallas to Canada is a pretty good lane to pick-up.
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    Canada Transforce keeps growing

    Looks like a done deal as of today. Stock News - Canadian Business Online
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    February locations

    BigDawg,,how was the ride home??Hope all that smoke cleared out and ya got home all right. Was good meeting you guys over there,,I got loaded bout 2 hours after ya left but still babysitting the freight untill monday a.m.:(
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    deicer in a straight truck air lines ?

    The best and easy way to add it is to install the injector can listed below..Only thing I have herd and dont know if there is any Truth to it but some modern valves and plastics wont take the alcohol???? For sure and like Moot said,,Make sure alcohol does not get to the air dryer,,install...
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    Ohio DOT on I-75

    S/bound 75 thru Ohio has been a free ride for some time now.. I came down thru there yesterday morning bout 5am and seen trucks out back(2 or 3) but no activity or mobile office set up that I noticed.. I have seen 1 time this winter where trucks where routed in for rolling inspections with...
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    drivers co-sharing land / homesteading

    Ya properly could afford more land,but why not cut back on acreage to something you can afford yourself. I'm thinking very few have success story's when working with strangers in this manner.The good stories properly involve family like some said already. In the transportation and...
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    Mich gives Free ride,,Truck drivers excluded

    Agreed on the reality part,, Do I Think its right,,Nope. Glad your comfortably with your driving skills,,but you or I am no better then the guy next to ya.. Yes there are really really stupid drivers out there and that takes us back to the free ride here..That you and me don't get a shot at.
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    Pilot Rewards Card and DOT Inspections

    True on the fuel ticket,,no time stamp. Many times I have forgot to log the fuel stop and forgot what time I did it. All it takes is quick call to the fuel card (in my case comdata) and they will give all info needed and asked without verifying anything,,just ask..I keep my fuel card, fuel...
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    Mich gives Free ride,,Truck drivers excluded

    Why should it not be a level playing field OVM? The notion that you or me should be held to a higher level is Bull in my mind..I agree someone should be Qualified and licensed for what the are operating but other then tht the rules and penalty's should be the same..Light are lights,,accidents...
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