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Glen Rice’s 2007 big-bunk W900 and savings from next-gen oil bypass, fuel treatment
Rice has benefited the last couple of years from a bypass-oil-filtration and fuel-additive system he purchased from the Clean Air Fleet company. The oil filter medium in the system filters out particles down to 1 micron. With it on-board, Rice has extended his typical oil-change interval to 40,000 miles or more.
October 1, 2019
Equipment
Custom sleepers, while costly, can ease relentless OTR lifestyle
At a cost of $200,000 to $300,000 or more, custom sleeper trucks can include stoves, freezers, TV set ups, and even full bathrooms with a toilet and shower.
February 8, 2018
Overdrive Radio
Dedicated freight — an antidote to chasing rates
After years chasing rates and high miles, over the last decade and more Keith Sampson shifted his thinking. His example is clear evidence that keeping your eye out for dedicated-freight opportunities can deliver the best of both worlds — income stability and high profitability, without sacrificing your home life in the process.
June 22, 2017
Overdrive Radio
Keith and Vickie Sampson’s 156-inch ARI sleeper
Trucker Talent Search winner Keith Sampson, leased to Landstar with his co-owner-operator wife, Vickie, have one heck of nice tractor-trailer: with the trailer recently painted to match.
October 4, 2014
Channel 19
‘Something new every day’: Meeting Phil and Diane Madsen
Phil and Diane Madsen haul expedited in this 2006 Volvo with 132-inch ARI sleeper and 16-foot box. Over the past several years, I’ve called on the pair several different times for perspective on all manner of topics, from truck maintenance/warranty issues to unique hauls to examples of the many owner-operators out there taking to the […]
April 14, 2011
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