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    DOT weigh Stations under 10000 pounds?

    I have been doing local work for many years normally 08:00 - 05:00 and would like to do out of state work exceeding 8 - 10 hours per day. Do I have to stop at weigh stations with a one ton van providing it is under 10000 lbs? Also am I affected with the number of hours I drive per day? Thanks Guys
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    Non Trucking Liability In NYS

    Being a resident of New York I can't find an Insurance company that I can get a Non Trucking Liability policy. All Insurance companies that I talked to told me due to the fact I am from N.Y. they can't help me. How do I get around this problem? Somebody must have a sensible solution. Others must...
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    Fuel Mileage on E350 diesel 7.3 power Stroke

    I am considering an E350 cargo van with a 7.3 Diesel power stoke. Can anyone who had one give me an idea how it should do? If anyone had a cube van with that engine, I would also like to know also. Thanks Guys
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    "REVISED" QUESTION ON WEIGH STATIONS (Need advice)

    I've been in the small package delivery for about 20 years mostly with a mini van. I am considering either a 1 ton Ford E350 and also a possibly a truck. Do all trucks over 10,000 GRVW have to stop at weigh stations or is it the ones over 18,000 lbs? This vehicle will be used for Panther II...
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    QUESTION ON BERING TRUCKS

    I have been searching for something slightly bigger than a 1 ton van and came across a 2000 15' Bering Box truck. IS this a truck manufacturer that came and went? All I see is the yr 2000 trucks. Nothing older or newer. They look like a nice piece of equipment but I am concerned about parts and...
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    Questions About Panthe II

    Just wanted to say thanks for your input. Thats the type of info I am looking for Thanks again
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    Are there any cpmpanies that dont require hasmat

    Are there any companies out there that use owner/operator that dont require hazmat to drive a Cargo van
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    OK - So how would you start your own business?

    Finally someting I am qualified to answer! I am in Rochester New York and had my own Courier Company for 10 years and was very sucessfull. The day I started I was the smallest in the Rochester Market with about 40 small to large companies out there. In just three months we had our first write-up...
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    Questions About Panthe II

    I am a veteran in the small package express for twenty years and would like to make a switch and go over the road with a medium size van such as a sprinter. My Questions: 1.) Does Panther II keep its drivers busy or is the driver sitting around for long periods of time waiting for a load...
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