My new truck questions
#163
09-14-2006, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by GMAN
Now, now, Steve. 9th grade? Come on. I met a guy just the other day who graduated from 10th grade. :wink: One thing I have found is a great diversity in today's drivers. I have met lawyers, police, college professors, mechanics, factory workers and about any other profession you can imagine. Most will have at least a high school diploma. Some will have college and advanced degrees. That wasn't always the case. I can understand how you might think that, with the way some act and communicate. I think it would be wrong to lump everyone or the majority in that group.
 When I was in truck driving school one of our instructors knew of a former doctor who took to the road! 8)
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#165
09-14-2006, 10:10 AM
If the DOT saw you with a Flat Tire it would become a big deal. Plus the Fact that you MIGHT have gotten home driving with a Flat Tire but sometimes Flats will blow and somebody following you too close might have gotten it into the Windshield.
I Wonder how long these "Old Timers" have driven?
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#167
09-14-2006, 02:39 PM
I am glad that you made it back in one piece, Steve. I would caution you about having a flat tire and driving on it. Yoopr mentioned the danger of damaging another vehicle if it comes apart. You could be held responsible for any damage. It is much less expensive to spend $35-40 to have it repaired than having to buy a new tire. Tires can run from $300-500 each. One other reason is that if you run a flat tire it can develop flat spots. It doesn't take very long to get them started. You may not even notice them initially. Once a wear pattern starts on a tire, it continues. Once flat spots are present on your tires you will begin to notice vibrations as you drive down the road. I never drive any longer on a tire I know is flat than the next garage or truck stop. You might get an air hose to keep in your truck in such cases as a leak. My guess is that you have a valve stem that is leaking, although you could have picked up a nail or screw. I know some owner operators who change their valve stems when they replace their tires. You can buy them yourself for about $1/each. A garage or truck stop may charge up to around $7.50 plus the tire break down charge.
#170
09-14-2006, 06:51 PM
Well, I must say Steve I'm pretty impressed. Jumping into it at this level you've done it at, is impressive IMO. I imagine having truck and trailer paid for, is a nice feeling, seeing as you don't HAVE to work overly hard and make alot of money, to pay for the equipment.
I'm actually thinking about selling my racecar to buy a flatbed, and get my own authority. I figure if I'm going to stick it out in this industry, I want to do something other than carry sofa's around all day long.
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