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    Fyda Freightliner

    I remember just over a month ago talking to Jon Mosier, he had given me some info on a truck they had posted. I have heard nothing but good things about the dealership and if this does'nt work out for me I will giving him another call. I like the 2004 Class8 they just posted, so lets see how...
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    Fyda Freightliner

    Thanks Guys I really do appreciate the heads-up, like I said I want to know the good, the bad, and the ugly....lol Thanks Abejr:)
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    Fyda Freightliner

    Thanks Bruchar, I will check the e-mail, Once you had gotten that truck taken care of how did you make out with it, and how long did u keep it? Thanks Abejr:)
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    The 10spd Autoshift

    Thanks for the input scott, have'nt had real time in one to get fully familier with. So the more advice and info I get is a great help Thanks Abejr (truck# comming soon):)
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    Fyda Freightliner

    Bruchar, Forgot to ask, by some chance do you know where the Green F/L,s came from before they had gotten strecthed? Thanks Abe
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    Fyda Freightliner

    Bruchar, Tennessaehawk, I really apprecite the feedback, and I am taking notes. Those are some big concerns of mine. I need to get in a truck and go to work without any headaches to start out, especcially major ones so I making my list and checking it twice and to hope to have some of my own...
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    Fyda Freightliner

    Hey Bigjoe No Problem thats what I want to hear the good, the bad ,the ugly. I am getting into a 2001 F/L Century Class, Cummins 400hp, 10spd autoshift, truck has all new updates when strecthed into an expedite with new box and most all the trimmings. Its one of the green ones posted on thier...
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    Fyda Freightliner

    Thanks Davekc I have not heard anything negative so far. I am dealing with John and so far so good. And Lisa in finance got the deal done. I express to John how important this was, and the truck had to be 100% because it is going directly into service after oreintation, and so far all of my...
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    The 10spd Autoshift

    AbeJr davekc This is where my concern was (traffic) I am in the NYC area so there are times when traffic will be at a crawl, so long as I am able to keep a gear, then there is little worry about lugging the engine or bucking the truck while in auto mode correct?
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    The 10spd Autoshift

    Hello Everyone, My question is on the 10spd autoshfit trans. Although I am slightly familier with it, would like some input on using the auto over manual and how to get the best mpg from it. And is best to be in auto mode in heavy traffic (would the trans be doing more work in stop and go...
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    Fyda Freightliner

    Well I am almost there, picking up a class 8 expedite from Fyda freightliner in Columbus Ohio, Next week wanted to know If anyone has had any dealings with them and were they good are bad. Picking up a used unit that has been turned into an Expediter. How good is their work? Thanks:) AbeJr
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    Cargo Box Equipment

    LDB I beleive 27x48 is pretty much the standard, now if I can find one with the narrow forks or low floor I think that will cover it. Thanks Abejr (Truck# comming soon):)
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    Cargo Box Equipment

    Thanks, I am very excited about comming back. I wanted to add with my cargo equipment question, What is the best size pallet jack to have in your cargo box, I had a old one and it just did not work with a lot of pallets, and if it got to cold it would not work (actually froze up). Any thoughts...
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    If Your Gonna Do This

    Hey Gang, For the folks looking to get into Expedite. If your going to get into this business make sure it is what you want and once you are in, grind it out. I got into it with my brother, (more his idea than mine) made the initial investment got with a good carrier and some of the problems...
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    Cargo Box Equipment

    Thanks Doc I will keep all that in mind. Ran for FedEx just 8 months back, And I am returning this month as a single D Unit. So with what I have learned and from what good advice I have read here I will and want to be as efficient as possible and hopefully join all this good company of wanting...
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    Cargo Box Equipment

    Thanks ATEAM for the website, I see that they have a spot in NYC also, so if I cannot get all I need when I get the truck I can check the spot in NYC when I bring the truck home (Jersy) Thanks Again AbeJr:)
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    Cargo Box Equipment

    I will check with the recrutier when I speck with him today about the place near green and the louisville spot sounds like a good deal also, I will look for a web site. And can anyone offer suggestions or tricks on making freight handling/securing easier and better? and besides the standard...
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    Cargo Box Equipment

    Evening Gang, Was wondering if any one knows of a place in columbus,OH or en-route to Green,OH (From Columbus) where you can pick up good used or new equipment, ie...Pallet Jack, Furniture Pads, E-Trac Bars and Straps, Load Bars. You know the stuff to set yourself up right from the start. And...
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    Class 8 Truck

    Evening Everyone Well so much for me getting into a Class 7, missed a opportunity on something I was looking at. So I will be giving the Class 8 a go. Found one more in my price range. 2000 F/L Century, Cummins 400hp, 10 spd trans, 641k. Truck has had updates and is road ready (Of course...
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    Class 8 Truck

    Thanks for the input. I know my next truck will be a used class 7, The class 8's were just catching my eye but i notice they also had some pretty steep miles on them as do some used 7's. I will check a little further into the archives. Thanks again
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