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Try looking into Pharmacutial deliveries. I left expediting 15 months ago, bought a Transit Connect and am making more money than I ever made in expediting. Plus I'm home every day and work when I want to work.

Invest 50 bucks in Hot Shot Secret. Do some research on this product. It was developed specifically for the 6.0 motor and should take care of your issues. Best of all, if it doesn't work, you can get a full refund, just give them a call.

Re: Tolls There is a difference between "pays" and "reimburses". As I stated, if your carrier "pays" tolls without a reciept it is not a reimbursement and is considered income and should be included as income on your 1099 and expensed on your Schedule C. Jim

Re: Tolls You're all making this more complicated than it really is. If are seeking a reimbursement from your carrier for a toll that you paid for and your carrier paid you back, it is revenue neutral and not an expense to you. It should not be included as income on your 1099. It is an...

Check with Ford. Very Competitive. I just replaced my original Hankook tires at 201,000. Hankook LT245/75/R16 $653.99 out the door, Mounting, Balancing, Tax included. You can't go wrong. Jim

Take a look at Timbrens. A lot less worry about air compressors air lines etc. Easy install too. Should straighten out the squat for you. Jim

I just finished a 3 year audit with the IRS. The auditor brought up the HOS rules and I showed her a picture of my vehicle with the DOT numbers on the side, explained to her that I have a Hazmat endorsement and must comply with HOS when hauling hazmat and showed her a copy of my lease that...

Frank, Back on 2-21-10 you stated the standard mileage deduction was $.505. Is it $.50 or $.505. Thanks, Jim

OVM, The standard Mileage rate for 2009 was $.55 per mile. Jim

Also have him check out this forum, very helpful: Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum Jim

Like everyone else said, been around for years. Here's a link to 317 pages of consumer complaints on this problem. Consumer complaints about Ford Engines - Spark Plug Defect Good luck, Jim

Blizzard, Yes, I;m in a cargo van. The freight was automotive. The last 2 times I was in Laredo, I got right out. When I was there on Monday, there were 33 sprinters and vans between the TA and Flying J. I guess I just got lucky. Jim

The 7.3 was a great van. I had the 3:55 rear and consistantly averaged 20.1 mpg's over the 6 years I owned it. I sure miss that mileage. I got rid of the van in November with 800,000 miles on it. I can give you a lot of tips on the 7.3. I thought I might catch up with you in Laredo...

For what it's worth: I had a 2003 E350 with a 7.3 Diesel. The weight of the vehicle fully equipped was 6961. The GVWR was 9400. That allowed a legal load of 2439 lbs. I now have a 2010 E250 with a 5.4 gasser. The weight of the vehicle equipped the same (bulkhead and sleeper from the...

For the last 3 sets of tires I'm running Dakota HT's from Pep Boys. This tire has a much softer ride than the Goodyears. Tire Pressures are 60 lbs front and 80 lbs rear. Rotation every 15,000. Mileage Miles Goodyear Wrangler HT lasted...

The toll collector told me that they we re-calibrating their scales over the last month. So they must be trying to get their money as quick as possible before it goes into effect. Jim

The Ohio Turnpike is in the process of reseting all of their scales in anticipation of EZ Pass. Once EZ Pass goes into effect, you will not know your class until you look at your billing. I have always been a class 1 until the past month. My van weighs exactly 6960 with a full tank of fuel...

Eric, The pump is not all that hard to replace. Take the belt off, disconnect the vac hose and remove the 3 bolts. Getting the pulley off the pump is the hardest unless you have the special puller made for it. It's a known problem with the 7.3 powerstroke. I'm on my 5th one now...

Danny, My 2003 E350, 7.3 consistantly averages between 19.7 and 20.3 mpg's. Hope that helps. Jim

jrcarroll, I made it a point to stop at a weigh station in every state I entered at one point or another over the past 6 years. The only states that requires a non-hazmat van to stop are Virginia (7400 gvwr or larger) and Arizona. There is a hefty fine if you do not stop in Arizona and...