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Midnight Mitch

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Midnight Mitch last won the day on July 29 2021

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  1. I always thought the rear single chain was insufficient on those trailers. The basket straps held up good though.
  2. Commenting as an owner. I believe the company should provide everything needed to do the job. All trucks should have equipment to handle the work that you are dispatching to them. Let them know that if there is something they need, to feel free to ask. Making their job easier, or quicker to do will benefit the company in the end. Items such as lockout tools, jumper packs, uniforms, gloves, etc... should be provided. If They would prefer to use their own, that is fine too. Ask them what equipment works best for them, and why. They might have something to teach you. Keep a record of what is replaced, when, and why for each truck/driver. Reward drivers that take care of equipment, don't just complain about the ones that don't. Good employees are getting hard to find lately, so try to be a good employer.
  3. I have successfully released them on a few occasions. I used my cordless impact battery and some speaker wire the first time. I keep a couple jumper wires with a 20 amp fuse in the truck now. You can hear if motor is releasing/ or applying. It strains when applying, and runs quieter when releasing. MAKE SURE TO BLOCK/CHOCK the front wheels first. Just do the tap, tap method, and only run it back until it frees up. When dropped I use a Sharpie and write "Parking Brake Disconnected", on windshield. I also write it on the work order, and leave a business card. I plan on making a tool specifically for these. A power window switch, wiring, fuse, and connectors from wrecking yard would make it quick and easy. I only mess with them if going on the wheel lift
  4. Hope everyone is OK. That looks like it got everything. I will pray that you will be able to get up and running again soon.
  5. With all the bad going on this year, it is nice to hear a story about people helping others. Sad to hear that someone didn't make it, but it easily could have been worse. If everyone was willing to help however they can when needed, the world would be a much better place. Thoughts, and prayers for the deceased/injured people. And a Big Thank You to those who helped in a time of need.
  6. I would look at the percentage of calls you get that you can use that truck for. I almost bought one this year, and would recommend it as the best powertrain in a new 19,500 550 flatbed. I did a bunch of research, and think this will be a great engine. It also has great upgrade performance potential. I'm going to wait till next year now, COVID hit, and trucks were not available with the 7.3 when they were supposed to be. I ended up getting a used F650 with a Cummins instead(to get legal for Ca.), without too much risk. Newer diesel trucks are expensive to run, and keep running. I would recommend finding a dealer/upfitter that can get you a good extended warranty, just in case they have issues like the V10s.
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