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    Sprinter Killer

    >Looks like a Toyota Hiace > >See link here. > >http://www.toyota.com.pa/showroom/tmc_hiace_2005/index.html That's exactly what I'd guess. I see these all the time when I'm in New Zealand. They're actually quite small. In between a minivan and a standard full size van. They seem to be...
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    A Day in the Life of a Fleet Owner

    As this group is the best source of authoritative information (along with some unfortunate static) about our industry, I'd like to ask you fleet owners out there to describe your "average day"....yes, I know every day holds a new set of challenges and opportunities, but I think you know what I...
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    Batteries, Inverters, etc.

    Lawrence, Per your request, I've attached a shot of the new "beast". All the best, Morgan
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    Batteries, Inverters, etc.

    Okay folks, I brought home the "new" truck over the weekend. I'm now a member of what may be the smallest minority in expedited freight...Mack Midliner Owner! So far, so good though. It made the almost 1000 mile journey home without any drama. Like many other makes, it's geared more for city...
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    Mack Straight Truck Question(s)

    Does anybody have experience with the Mack Midliner series of trucks? Are they dependable, or do they have certain issues to watch out for? Is the Renault powerplant a dependable one? I realize it's not a popular truck around here, but I thought I'd ask anyway. Thanks in advance for your time.
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    Adding Landing Gear / Dolly Legs

    Thanks much KeepRollin'. I found a new set online for about $325 at etrailerpart.com. Total support capacity is 24,000 lbs. Didn't know if that would be considered sufficient for a 33,000 GVW truck.
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    Adding Landing Gear / Dolly Legs

    Does anybody have a ballpark idea how much it would cost to have a set of landing gear added to a straight truck which doesn't have 'em? I don't need anything fancy, just the old "crank 'em all day" kind of thing. Thanks
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    Panther straight truck drivers

    Leo, Some time back, I think you were telling us about your first week out, and it was pretty impressive. Have things changed at your current carrier (whom I'm looking very strongly at signing on with)? How many miles have you been averaging over the last bit? I'm not trying to pry, but that...
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    "Guests" on the road

    I'm looking at leasing on as a D Unit Owner/Solo Driver. I've got children (10 and 14) whom I'd like to take out occasionally (guess I should clarify...only one at a time!) Anyway, are there any companies who have rider policies for under 18 passengers? I searched previous posts, but couldn't...
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    Starting With an Older Truck

    Hi folks, I'm a former OTR driver who's looking at becoming an expedite O/O. I've read through as much of these forums as possible to try to learn from you more experienced guys/girls. There's a couple of questions I haven't been able to find much information on, though. So I thought I'd...
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