Not a new driver, but just trying to find a new way around my company's idle timeout. My company puts a 5 minute timer on the engine effect the temperature outside is below 91 degrees. Unfortunately the AC from the APU can't keep up with 80 degrees on a sunny day (black truck), so I was trying to find a method to keep my accelerator slightly pressed in order to prevent the engine from shutting off. Any tips for this balancing act ..read more

I'm looking lease my truck to a new company soon. Schneider was recommended to me on another post and I am considering them, but want to get some more options. I have 15 years of commercial driving experience and 7 years as an owner operator. I prefer to stay mostly in the south home at least every other weekend (Alabama). Good fuel discounts and low insurance. I am looking for dry van only (I don't own a trailer), no touch and preferably mostly drop and hook loads. What are some good... Looking for new company ..read more

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Im in Cartersville GA...Im going to Birmingham tomorrow..... Is there a place where I can buy some equipment? I carry 1/2 inch chains and I actually need some 20ft 1/2 inch chains...... all my chains are less than 10ft apiece. For the load im picking up I need a 20ft 1/2 chain....Its a transformer and its tall and heavy and prefer of course to chain from the top....... Any place I can pick some up on the way ..read more

Hi, i randomly spotted this today. Should i tell the owner after this weekend? Lol. Check the image. Cummins x15 2018. 960k kms. Its at the front just near the windshield water line ..read more

$2.79 How can you make something this delicious and be on the verge of bankruptcy ? It just doesn't make sense. Does this picture speak to you? It did to me. It said: "I love you." View attachment 512863 ..read more

as the title says looks like I need to reactivate my old MC I had back in 2011 can someone suggest best approach my insurance been renewed in February doubling due to the 65k claim brought by op and his 2 moving violations on his record . I am in Chicagoland and this is not the best rate place , even considering my clean psp and driving record . I am wisconsin dl holder if that helps ..read more

Hello All: I was on the phone with a DMV Agent from NJ MVC, and I had asked him about the CDL Testing Parking Maneuvers that I must safely perform. He had informed me that I must safely perform six (6) Parking maneuvers on the day of the test which will include Straight-Line Back, Offset Left & Right, Parallel Park Left & Right, and an Alley Dock (90 Degree). I had contacted a Trucking school afterwords regarding pricing and what to expect on Test Day. And the Representative informed me... CDL Class A Pre-trip/Skills/Road Tests ..read more

Truck as been well cared for with regular PMs and repairs as needed. Has Fresh PM...100% synthetic oil used during ownership. Turbos replaced at 426K miles. Engine: International Maxxforce N13 450hp. 10 spd Manual. Rear end ratio: 2:40 Radiator replaced...A/C system rebuilt by International dealer...5 spd fan motor replaced...windshield washer motor replaced...cab air ride shocks/bags and 4 suspension air bags and all shocks replaced. All aluminum wheels.... 2015 International Prostar+ Eagle for sale ..read more

It's me again. I saw an advert for STS advertising a dedicated account with guaranteed pay. I'm about to apply for it, but want to get anyone's thoughts on it. How good of a company are they? If they make a promise, do they keep it? I need to get some kind of work going on soon, but I'm a little bit cautious after being left stranded hundreds of miles from home and even losing my home because of how much that cost me. I'm absolutely not going to drive for mileage pay without a minimum... How Good Is STS [Specialized Transport Service]? They're Advertising Dedicated with Guaranteed Pay ..read more