USA Truck: Why no Jake Brakes?
#21
08-22-2007, 02:55 PM
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Location: Livin' large in the Ozark mountains of western Arkansas
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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. 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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#22
08-25-2007, 10:05 PM
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.
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#23
08-26-2007, 02:53 AM
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.
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