Recent content by Jack

Pinky called me, heard I was looking for him, so thanks to anyone who helped. Jack

I'm trying to contact "Pinky" is is/was a van driver with TriState Expediting. Don't know his full name, believe he lives in Ohio. If anyone knows him or can get a message to him, contact me at 954-421-5879. Thanks. Jack

Thanks, Hacpro, I tried them and they don't provide it either. I wonder how many van owner/drivers don't know they are uncovered for damage to other persons and property when not loaded, and any accident they have is then covered under the insurance of the company they are leased with, but with...

Anyone know a source for unladen liability insurance for cargo vans? I've done a search and contacted sources previously suggested, but looks like that area of insurance is getting real hard to find. OOIDA doesn't cover vans, nor does Flying J Transportation insurance. Somebody must provide...

Here's my humble opinion on your questions: 1. I don't know of any companies that would not require cdl. It's easy to get anyway, so just do it. I believe it would be required by the company, the customer, the insurance policies, and the Dept. of Transportation. Most also require hazmat...

Darned if I know what engine/tranny/rear end combination I have. I just bought it from the dealer brand-new, checking only to see that I got the 5.7 engine. Didn't know there were other combinations available, that's how green I was. Anyway, it never lugs on a full load up the mountains, gets...

I don't believe newer gas engines are bothered by idling a lot. However, why bother to idle, gas or diesel, when it is such a waste of fuel? Instead, let somebody else pay to keep you cool in summer and warm in winter. Advantage to a van is that you don't have to sit at a truck stop and idle...

GM Van (either GMC Savanna or Chevy Express), 3500 extended, gasoline. Engine runs forever, idling doesn't bother it, quiet, body is tight, seats comfortable, much better than Ford. That's what I was told when I was shopping for my first van, and I believe it today after 300,000 miles, and...

After a fender/bender, I need body work to replace front bumper and a little denting. Dealer estimates $1800. Any suggestions for cheaper but reliable body work in great lakes states areas?

Thanks, drivers, for your feedback. As to fuel pump, looks like that particular one just fails when it hits a mileage range....I often drove with fuel below 1/4 full, trying to find cheaper gas. I also drove tires at 70 psi and got 216K and only rotated them three times. Maybe I was just...

My 2000 GMC Savanna van, 3500 extended, 5.7 gas, has 250K miles. I replaced fuel pump at 140K, tires at 216K, brakes, rotors, exhaust at 250K. Any input on time for another fuel pump? If 1st failed at 140K, will replacement last as long, longer, or is there no rule of thumb? Transmission...