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How to Jump Start a Semi Truck Battery

February 15, 2021 by chito

So, foolish me, I forgot to start my truck on a regular basis. I let a week go before starting it and the engine won't completely turn over, even though I could hear the starter motor try to turn the engine. Heck, it's been a frigid February in DC. I knew I needed a jump start, so my first instinct was to order a Truck Pack battery booster from Northern Tool. I was going … [Read more...] about How to Jump Start a Semi Truck Battery

Chesapeake Blue for Lunch

August 14, 2020 by chito

Jakita wanted some crab. She told me this when we were changing out tires at the North American Trade Schools. Something 'bout tires made her crave for seafood. But we mustn't be distracted. Safety is a priority and we first ensured the truck was properly chocked. Then it's important to position the jack underneath the differential or pumpkin. This can be done because the … [Read more...] about Chesapeake Blue for Lunch

Three Strikes

July 23, 2020 by chito

First Strike: i pulled a heavy Amazon 3rd party load of books 60K lbs from Baltimore to Dallas (through I-81) steep hills. Amazon load are typically light, so I was surprised when I read the weight on the BOL. https://chitopeppler.com/never-ending-hills/ Ran low on fuel in Tenn, so I got off the exit to find a gas station. Bad decision since the roads were steep and … [Read more...] about Three Strikes

Power Wash & AC

June 10, 2020 by chito

Smiley's Truck & Diesel With the oil leak driving down the highway, oil gushed out and coated everything behind the oil pan. Thus it was important to get a good pressure wash cleaning of the truck Bobby Smiley recovering AC from my truck. Capacity is 3 gallons - I actually had 4 gals - it's imperative to have the right amount and not go over. … [Read more...] about Power Wash & AC

Smiley’s Tow

June 9, 2020 by chito

TA Petrol customer service contacted me today to get more info on what happened - that was a promising sign. But TA Paulsboro still declined to cover the warranty. They didn't want to take responsibility for their mistake and were afraid they potentially damaged my engine. So I ordered a tow from Smiley's in South Hill. I had them come the same time that the recovery driver … [Read more...] about Smiley’s Tow

Missing Bolts on Oil Pan

June 7, 2020 by chito

After spending a half day parked in DC so I can run errands, I drove towards Houston hoping to get as far south as I can making up for lost time. I didn't want to push it too hard because I didn't want to run into Tropical Storm Cristobal, battering the Gulf coast. I made it 190 miles to the Walmart in South Hill, VA (330 miles today from Paulsboro NJ) before they shut down … [Read more...] about Missing Bolts on Oil Pan

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After I retired from the Navy, I attended George Washington University to earn my MBA. I left with a diploma, and with a food tech startup called RUNINOut. Our goal was to add as many restaurants, stores and attractions to the directory and after running it for five years, I felt I had oversaturated the local Washington, DC market. It was time to take RUNINOut on the road. In order for my startup to grow, I had to add more restaurants – that meant getting outside the Beltway and exploring the highways and byways in small town suburbia. I bought a truck and drove cross-country for two years. Here's my adventures in the Washington, DC area and beyond.

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