USA Truck: Why no Jake Brakes?

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Old 08-22-2007, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Mackmechanic
Originally Posted by Jackrabbit379
Dunno why USA Trucks done have Jake Brakes. I guess, I've never thought about it. Some trucks have them, and some dont. I dont think it's a requirement by the DOT to have Jake Brakes.

It's always amazed me that no bigger than Ft. Smith is, they have bookoos of trucking companies, warehouses, etc. Of course, there is I-40 that runs right through there. Major interstate. I'm sure I've said this before, but my mom's family lives in Ft. Smith. (with the exception of her parents-deceased) I have thought about moving to Ft. Smith in the past, because of the trucking jobs there.
All the trucking around here pays for me to live

Trucks gotta break some time. Come on down man


Its a nice area and between Tyson, OK Foods, and the oil fields, there are ALWAYS open trucking jobs 8)
Yeah, and there's always mountains to climb (not like the flat country around Wichita Falls) and plenty of hunting and fishing whenever you get a break from jammin' gears! 8)
 
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Old 08-25-2007, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by GMAN
I recall something about engine brakes being required on all newer trucks. I don't remember when the law was to have gone into effect.
My dad knows a guy who just bought a brand new 07 Mack. He orsered it with out a jakebrake. To save on the weight. Hes real anal about his lightweight. HE even took the pass. seat out of his truck. Only has 1 air horn. SO you can still get them with out jakes.
 
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Old 08-26-2007, 02:53 AM
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Originally Posted by GMAN
There are a number of carriers who didn't have Jake brakes, including Heartland. I recall something about engine brakes being required on all newer trucks. I don't remember when the law was to have gone into effect.
I drive for Heartland. All our trucks have jakes.
 



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