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MOTHER NATURE IS NOT ON OUR SIDE
On the way to our delivery in California the weather got bad in Wyoming and they ended up shutting the interstate down. We thought the delay was going to make us late for our delivery but we ended up still making it on time....
TRIP TO YOSEMITE FALLS | YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
Since our load in California was delayed we got a rental car and took a road trip out to Yosemite National Park. The little bit we got to see was amazing & we can't wait to go back & spend more time exploring.
Yosemite Website: https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm...
11-Point Checklist for Preparing Your Truck for Winter
Is your truck ready for winter?
If not, the last thing you want to happen is to be stuck on the side of the road in bitterly cold conditions, especially for an issue that could have been avoided with proper planning.
So what can you do to prepare your truck to reduce the risk of downtime, improve truck safety, and be as productive-and profitable-as possible during the harsh winter months?
Veteran expediter Bob Caffee recently put together a great video where he starts underne...
CHANGING THE BELTS ON A DETROIT DD13
Changing the belts out on our truck turned out to be an easy job that we where able to do ourselves in about an hour. Which saved us money on not having to pay a shop to do it for us.
Part Numbers for the belts we used: 01-32732-671 & 01-32731-635
*these part numbers may not be the same for your truck .. check with the parts dept to be sure and get the correct ones*...
From Owner-Operator to Fleet Owner: How to Make a Smooth Transition
"If you buy a truck, I'll run it for you."
These words from a friend changed the trajectory of Donna Sleasman's career in expedited trucking in 2014.
Sleasman, who had started in long-haul trucking in the early 1980's, became an expedite owner-operator in 2000 and continued in that role for the next fourteen years.
Then in early 2014, a friend told Sleasman about her frustration with the way her current fleet owner was treating her and challenged Sleasman to buy another truc...
MOUNTING OUR QUALCOMM, SPEAKERS & PREVENTING DASH RATTLING
We finally mounted our Qualcomm on the truck dash! We'll show you how as well as show you how we changed out the radio speakers & used weather stripping to help prevent rattling from the dash.
Ram Mount parts we used to mount the QC:
Backing Plate: https://amzn.to/2Sk7b6n
Mounting Ball (you will need 2 of these): https://amzn.to/2EIQuPq
Double Ball Socket Arm: https://amzn.to/2RaviTU
Weather Stripping in Dash: https://amzn.to/2D4PPGf...
6 Pro Tips for Making Truck Tires Last
As an expedite owner-operator or fleet owner, the quality and condition of your truck tires directly impact driver safety, fuel economy, and your profitability. But how can you maintain your tires so that you can get the most life out of them?
EO reached out to David Pressley, manager of Michelin North America's Customer Engineering Support for insight. Here's what he says you need to do to keep your tires on the road longer.
#1. Tire PressureThis might be the most obvious ti...
Why We Chose a Tractor-Trailer for Expediting: Tom and Tina Evans
This article is the first installment of a three-part series to introduce you to each type of vehicle typically used for expediting. The next two articles in the series will address "Why I Chose a Straight Truck" and "Why I Chose a Cargo Van."
It's common to see expediters get into the business with a smaller vehicle, like a straight truck or cargo van. And for veteran expediters Tom and Tina Evans, that's how they got their start-with straight trucks.
They bought their firs...
MixMatch PET TRAVEL BAG & PAW SET REVIEW & GIVEAWAY (giveaway closed)
We had the opportunity to try out the Pet Travel Bag & Paw Set from MixMatch. We are so impressed with the quality & functionality of these two products and are excited for two of you to win a set of these. GIVEAWAY open from October 26, 2018 to October 29, 2018. Winners will be announced on October 30, 2018. To enter you must LIKE the video & leave a comment on the video. GOOD LUCK!
Check out these products here & use the code CRAFTYTRUCKERS to get 30% off you order:
Pet Tra...