Broken Down

Decided to take an extra load out today, real easy 8ish hour day 1 stop to Rock Island Illinois. Well, that ain't gonna happen. Everything was going great until I heard a beep, followed by the word "CHECK" illuminate and then transmission air supply low. I look at my pressure to find primary at 90 and secondary around 75. I keep a close eye on them and plan to make it to the next ramp rather than sitting on the interstate. 1 Mile before the ramp I began slowing down by coasting to the point I was around 50 as I got off. Used ONLY my engine brake (to save my air) until i was going slow enough to get on the shoulder and safely come to a complete stop. I had a similiar issue with one of our trucks a few months ago which was an air valve not operating correctly. Apparently we're having issues with our newer Volvos having this problem. For those wondering its a 2021 truck with only 143k. I only point this out to show new drivers that just because you have a new truck doesn't mean you won't have issues.

It could be worse, truck still runs so I can stay warm and there's a small truckstop just a short 30 yard walk from where I'm at. Roadside called with an ETA of 89 minutes. What sucks is there is a wrecker and mechanics here but our roadside service is sending someone from 40 miles away

Whenever Rob says

Decided to take an extra load out today, real easy 8ish hour day

It goes bad. Rob, stop saying that

I'm glad you're staying warm with amenities within walking distance.

Whenever Rob says

Decided to take an extra load out today, real easy 8ish hour day

It goes bad. Rob, stop saying that

I'm glad you're staying warm with amenities within walking distance.

No kidding! Wife wasn't too thrilled I was going to work today but I told her I'd be home by lunch. Well......

For those wondering its a 2021 truck with only 143k. I only point this out to show new drivers that just because you have a new truck doesn't mean you won't have issues.

22,566 miles on Bess, my new 2022 FL. Adjusting screws on the valve cover I think is what they said. Factory put them in backwards. $250 tow job for 10 miles. I'm home doing a reset and my truck has just shy of 49000 miles, so doing a wet service. Don't want to do it on the road because it has to be done at a Freightliner dealer. Apparently, when they take the oil pan cover off there's a screw that gets stripped and they have to replace the whole unit! WTF! I don't understand all these issues with brand-new trucks.

Laura

It happens to "vintage" trucks, too. They all break something, some time. My only tow was for a blown radiator.

Roadside ended up showing up a little early got a new purge valve thrown on. I ignored Banks advice by saying "atleast that wasn't too bad" and the new one started leaking again. After the mechanic muttering several words I won't repeat here he realized that when he removed the old one the seal stayed on. Got that removed and it worked like a charm. Total time down 3:05. I had immediately called the store I was headed to and let them know I was broken down and would give a call back when I'm rolling again with an updated ETA. When I finally arrived at 9am there were 5 store employees eagerly waiting to unload me. Full trailer came off in 14 minutes and they sent me on my way. Usually I have to do it alone and walk it across the store taking about an hour so it was a nice change being told just drop it in the backroom so I could get rolling again.

A+ advice Rob. I’ll remember this one if I’m losing air pressure, or it’s low.

Decided to take an extra load out today, real easy 8ish hour day 1 stop to Rock Island Illinois. Well, that ain't gonna happen. Everything was going great until I heard a beep, followed by the word "CHECK" illuminate and then transmission air supply low. I look at my pressure to find primary at 90 and secondary around 75. I keep a close eye on them and plan to make it to the next ramp rather than sitting on the interstate. 1 Mile before the ramp I began slowing down by coasting to the point I was around 50 as I got off. Used ONLY my engine brake (to save my air) until i was going slow enough to get on the shoulder and safely come to a complete stop. I had a similiar issue with one of our trucks a few months ago which was an air valve not operating correctly. Apparently we're having issues with our newer Volvos having this problem. For those wondering its a 2021 truck with only 143k. I only point this out to show new drivers that just because you have a new truck doesn't mean you won't have issues.

It could be worse, truck still runs so I can stay warm and there's a small truckstop just a short 30 yard walk from where I'm at. Roadside called with an ETA of 89 minutes. What sucks is there is a wrecker and mechanics here but our roadside service is sending someone from 40 miles away