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    I need advice on becoming a O/O Straight Truck Expediter

    This thread reinforces my decision to enter this field in a Van!! Given that I often describe my self as a stocky dimwitted balding man, aka idiot by some close friends... Yes will definitely be driving a van. Love Costanza off of seinfield
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    Expedite Driver

    Thanks, that was very helpful, I greatly appreciate it. Kinda fills in some blanks for me.
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    Expedite Driver

    Is there much running west ever? I am in Joplin Missouri so will I always be a long way from home base? I understand the industrial areas in Ohio, Michigan and the North East but are the loads going other parts of country as well or is it hit and miss with trouble getting loads out of areas. Thanks
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    Husband and wife team

    This group and all the info has been so informative, I fee more prepared for entering this field then many things I have done including owning 2 businesses, and I researched those well, I did ok at one, I owned a bike shop for 12 years, but the online world hit that field real hard. I hope to...
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    Husband and wife team

    Hello, I have also been researching on herefor a couple months and I will say that after much reading in the forum there is about every answer to every question possible, from etrack mounting to extensive discussions on the best porta potties. Bamanat3r, these folks are really helpful and full...
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    ChaplainSteve-new guy

    I have followed your posts you reall share a lot of good info, can I ask how do you handle your generator set up, do you just secure em outside your van? and run a cord in, do you have them permantly mounted? what about in inclement weather? I have heard the espar is the way to go. btw love...
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    ChaplainSteve-new guy

    You all are very helpful, I do appreciate it. I have always been a big researcher so this is good sight for that. I appreciate all the info, I make notes and as I get more questions I find the answers. I know my learning curve will be large and after getting started will run awhile in a basic...
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    ChaplainSteve-new guy

    Thanks Treadmill that helps.
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    ChaplainSteve-new guy

    Well, I researched one of my questions and looking at Midways converion plans I can see how you can get a 3rd pallet in with a sleeping area, with the lift systems, I am also pretty handy (wood and such) and have a cousin who is very handy I think we can mimick their setup, probably wont be as...
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    ChaplainSteve-new guy

    Ah that makes sense, I have also had folks point toward the dodge promaster, I am leaning toward a sprinter style I guess. Thanks
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    ChaplainSteve-new guy

    Greetings, I have been sitting in the shadows for a while reading and learning, you all are very kind and caring in all of your sharing. I have been working multiple jobs for 20+ years, generally working as a hospital chaplain for 20 years and driving buses and some straight trucks on the side...
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