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    Anyone have any experience with the Ford V10?

    I was interested in some real world experience with the Ford V10 engine for use with E350s and expediting. Highway MPG? Power? Any issues? Thanks!
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    FedEx back in the news...

    Just an update about an earlier accident... http://bigstory.ap.org/article/8ab12851fec34312b815718889941a90/results-due-investigation-deadly-california-bus-crash
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    Who's taking on cargo vans for the southeast?

    Looking to see if it's any better out there and wondering who wants to take on a 2007 E350 cargo van, with either a solo or team, with 6 years in expediting. Ideally (me us) it would be a company looking to add in their SE fleet to cover a customer base that ships along the east coast. Let me...
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    FedEx will not ship stuff they think is politically wrong to handle...

    FedEx And UPS Refuse to Ship a Digital Mill That Can Make Untraceable Guns | WIRED I guess they have all the business they need and now pick a chose based on what's politically correct...
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    Things might be getting even slower....

    It looks like a "lock-out"/strike is going to shut down west coast ports here shortly. It's estimated that it will cause up to a 2 billion dollar a day hit on the economy. http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/dea9672e-ad4e-11e4-a5c1-00144feab7de.html#axzz3QzBbDPBH
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    Heads Up about another company.... "Expediting Online"

    My wife came across this outfit's site (Expediting Online) and I called to look into it. At first I though it was an affiliate site of this site; Expediters Online, but now I'm wondering if they're just trying to ride on this forum's success. I'm not sure who these people are but if their...
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    What I thought about EZ pass all along...

    Well here it is... EZ pass being used to track your truck's speed. Not just tolls: E-Z Pass keeping an eye on speeders
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    Anyone have any experiance with R&J?

    I was looking at an ad posted by R&J Transportation and wondered if anyone had any feedback or reviews to offer of how they treat their owner/operators. Thanks!
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    DMW... What a waste of time....

    Now that I'm looking to get back into my cargo van and (hopefully) find work, where would you think I'd go to first to see who's putting vans on? Expeditors Online of course!!! So.. looking at the jobs page I start with the company at the top of the list; DMW. I called and spoke to Jeff...
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    Another reason I avoid New York City

    I know this was a FedEx Express driver but none the less, this was pretty bold. LI police seek suspects who stole FedEx packages - New York News
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    Wild Turkey stands guard at FedEx truck... runs off UPS driver.

    Free North Carolina: Video: UPS Driver vs. Wild Turkey I want one of these guard turkeys for my truck.
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    Tire Recall: Michelin cargo van and truck tires

    You might want to check your tires! Michelin recalls 1.2 million tires in US | Fox News
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    My favorite burger is the... Fatburger

    So I finally got around to trying Five Guys Burgers and Fries last week. The wife and I each got the same meal for a total of $26 and some change. What a disappointment. It was a good burger but nothing special and certainly not worth the cash spent on it. It seams that just offering a burger...
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    Van Damme Volvo ad... frightning

    Volvo Trucks - The Epic Split feat. Van Damme (Live Test 6) - YouTube Don't try this at home.
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    My new FedEx cargo van....

    FedEx truck gets slammed by Mobsteel | Fox News This would make me happy to be driving for FedEx again. more pics: http://www.autoblog.com/2013/11/07/mobsteel-fedex-freight-delivery-truck-sema-2013/?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000058
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    Maybe they'll catch a few! Texters beware!

    Highway patrol officers drive semi-trucks to catch drivers texti - DC News FOX 5 DC WTTG Tennessee highway patrol is now using a bob-tail big rig to catch drivers texting.
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    Wheel Spacers for your E350s

    I was wondering if any of our members running Ford E350 CVs have put wheel spacers on the rear axles for greater stability? Ford E350s can roll at just 35MPH due to the rear axle being narrower than the front. Add a little weight behind the rear axle line on the extended versions and the ride...
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    1099 changes repealed!

    For those interested from the good folks at the Washington Post: "President Obama on Thursday signed into law a measure that repeals the unpopular 1099 tax-reporting provision of the national health-care law. The move marked the first successful effort by Congress to repeal a portion of...
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    Getting the most out of fueling up gasoline CVs

    After many failures in adjusting to a new life in a CV I turn to this forum for some input. I have never had an issue with fuel cards or rewards cards like I now have since going to a CV from a straight truck (diesel to gas). T-Chek cards are designed for the big trucks and are not...
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    Hello.. Is anyone out there?...

    After taking a break from the road in a Super D, I now want to run a "B" cargo van. I know, it's the same old story as those posted here for years but this time it's MY story, which is more important to me than all the other sob stories. There has to be a reputable company that would have...
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