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Will someone please help me? I cannot find any information after the fire burned my storage unit. How much would I have paid for Michigan license plates for my '06 6 wheel Freightliner w/ 20' box. Licensed for Canada and all lower 48 states. I am inquiring for the year 2007 and haven't driven...

I know miles translates to dollars and we are all here to make that interpretation. Did you ever find yourself in an area where you said to yourself or your co-driver, "This is beautiful let's take a day off and enjoy this area. Please tells us about that place.

Is there a major difference between a dodge Sprinter and a Freightliner Sprinter? Don't they use the same engines? I can't get answers from dealers. What about service availability for warranty work? I always had to wait at least 24 hours at any Freightliner service center for my M2 Business...

I always believed expediting came into its own in the 80's when the Big 3 realized that if we didn't warehouse our parts and instead had them delivered the day we needed them we would save billions of dollars in revenue spent on parts in bins being taxed while sitting in warehouse ficilities...

I've searched past threads but can't find the info. What kind of sleeping accomodations do you solo Sprinter drivers have? I have reservations of fold down beds in the cargo space. Smell from freight is my concern. Is it mostly a concern of lost revenue from three skids to two?

I was rear ended by a four wheeler while I was waiting at a stop light. Four wheel driver was ticketed for operating a vehicle at a speed which dissallowed said operator to stop with assured clear distance from the vehicle in front (ACDA). I had heard this will be on my record as an accident...

I am curious. How many drivers do you suppose don't know what those three letters in the subject, stand for? The reason I am asking, there is a suggestion by our Panther "Driver Council" to change "FAQ" to "Frequently Asked Questions".

The fuel gauge is inconsistent reading empty on occasion then reading accurately, then inaccurate but showing fuel then back to empty. Any suggestions? 2006 FTL BM2

Will someone tell me a good place to spend time waiting for a load in Guelph, On?

Your scenario placed you on two boards. When your vehicle number comes up for a load offer the computer automatically removes you from all boards because you are on a job. You have the right to refuse or accept the load offer. When you accept, your vehicle number shows as accepting the load...

What is the best way to dump air?

For anyone who has knowledge of the MS Streets and Trips, here is the problem to solve. I use the pushpin symbols to mark specific areas on the map. As of last night everything works until I click to mark the symbol on the map, at that point it leaves no symbol. I hope this is enough...

Driving around the midwest and eastern states I see a lot of five pointed stars attached to homes and out buildings. They are different sizes but all seem to be five pointed. Any real meaning to these adornments? I have googled this query but no results.

After crossing the Ambassador Bridge, clearing customs and paying the toll in Detroit, I pulled onto Fort street and immediately stopped in the unused merge lane to pick up my toll receipt that fell from the visor cd holder that doubles as a toll receipt holder. I put on my 4 ways and picked it...

I posted the following on the "General Expediters Forum" and it seems all the respondents to the post were hooked on types of locks and maintenance of said locks and all the extra crap. Somebody even tapes the locks with a plastic bag over it, oh and a lock that can be disassembled with...

There have been a few posts on this issue. I used to have problems with the locks freezing or the tumblers would get contaminated with grit and it was always a big inconvenience at the consignee. The following works well for me and with discipline it can work for you. When the truck is rolling...

Can someone help me find a place that sells used ramps for straight trucks? The U haul type that is stored in the frame and used for walk on loading. I would appreciate your help.

I am sitting at a Flying J on the Dayton and Columbus Ohio boards. I was one exit south earlier. Moved Closer to Columbus and dropped a position on the Columbus board. Has this happened to other Panther drivers? I've heard you can move across the parking lot and have this happen. Don't like this.

I was sitting at a truck stop in Columbia SC. I was offered a load that picked up in NC 188 miles out. I accepted the load and drove towards the shipper immediately. I didn't receive the shipper directions so I messaged the dipatcher on the Qualcomm. The response was, "I wasn't on the load."...

Please explain TVAL W/G. It isn 't clear to me yet. I hope it isn't that obvious. I'm still alive so I'm still learning.