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    My 2015 Ford Transit Experience

    Just to add my 2 cents... I drove 2 2015 Transit 250s yesterday. One with the Ecoboost V-6 and one with the 3.7 N/A v-6. Both were the mid-roof 148" wheelbase. Very nice vans. Seems to me the Transits are a huge improvement over the E-Series vans. I also drove a 2014 E-350 Extended van for...
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    What does your screen name mean?

    I'm a former shuttle technician. OV-104 is the tail designation for Atlantis, was my primary bird. Sure miss those days....
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    New H.O.S. rules = more freight for vans?

    Just wondering if anyone is thinking the same thing. Will the new HOS rules cause an increase in cargo van freight? Thoughts.....
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    Vehicle Age

    There is a very clean '04 E-350 Extended 6.0 Diesel near me for $5800. Seems like finding a good clean late model for under $10k is fairly difficult. Most vans I've looked at are beat to death and have been to the moon and back at least 10 times....
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    Vehicle Age

    I have been looking at used cargo vans for a while now. Do most companies put an age limit on vehicles. When I spoke with Panther 2005 model year is the cut off. Before I start calling other companies I was wondering if anyone on here might know. Thanks!
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    Intro

    I have been visiting this forum for a while now, so I figured I might as well introduce myself. I live in Florida and have been considering getting into expediting with a cargo van. I have already spoken with Panther and so far they sound pretty good. I do have my Class A cdl but driving a van...
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