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Have you changed engine oil brand? Sounds odd, but when I went with amsoil in my personal cars mileage went up about .5 mpg! Just a thought I had. Apollo

OK cool. I understand what you are doing. I kind of thought along the same lines, but in a Sprinter. One company will pay C size truck rate to a Sprinter if you can haul 3 pallets. The 158" one will, but only leaves you 24" for a sleeper area. Too small. But I also thought of a sliding bulkhead...

How are you using 12 feet and loading cargo too? Wouldn't that leave room for only one pallett? Apollo

I would like to see the van too. However, your pictures are not showing up. Possibly a bad link. Apollo

I live just a few miles south of Atlanta. Does anyone have any idea of freight for vans in this area? I know I would driving a lot up North, but how often would runs take me in the Atlanta direction? I am looking at Express 1, FedEx CC and Panther. Thanks... :)

AHow does the fuel surcharge work out for a van? Does it still get the driver in the $1 range for fuel? Thanks

I know this is an old post, but I was wondering if anybody found out who will take this type of van. I was looking at almost the same setup, E450 cab & chassis and add a 16' box. Thanks... :)

Thanks to everyone for their response. I initially wanted to drive a D unit, but was also eyeing the vans. We will drive a C or D straight truck. Thanks :)

RE: Are your miles close to Just curious as I get closer to hitting the road, what would be an average fuel surcharge at FedExCC? I will either be in a van/Sprinter or straight truck. Thanks :)

I am soon wanting to drive team with my brother. We have been reading everything here on EO. We have discussed running a Sprinter with a small sleeper built in or running a straight truck. The companies we are looking at are Panther or FedEx CC. We have found many owners that have straight...

Is anyone running a generator for an a/c or heating unit? With those sleepers in the Sprinter, how much length is left over for freight? Thanks... :)

How much is paid with a fuel surcharge? Is it a percentage or a cpm payment? The formula you mentioned, how does that calculate.

I am considering a van also...an E 350 ext Cargo. I have looked at them, but haven't really done any measuring of the cargo area. How much room is there for a load and how much room is left for sleeping, etc. ? Thanks, Apollo :)

I am not a driver yet. I do have a Class B w/HazMat and am planning on entering the expediting field very soon. I have been watching the headlines, articles, etc. about the HOS. I know in expediting that the waits at pickups and deliveries are not long compared to some of the post on other...

I considered running solo. Does anyone know if running solo in a C or D is more $$ in pocket than running solo in a van? Apollo

Sounds great! I too hopefully will be hitting the road soon in a D truck. It is great to hear about a new drivers experiences. Keep us updated from time to time. Apollo :)

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$2.00 per mile? How many local miles is he driving a day or week? Does anyone know if EGL has a station in the Atlanta area? I live 45 minutes South of Atlanta. Apollo

Is this for real or just some guy clowning around?

What brand are you using? I use Amsoil in my personal cars and when I eventually get a truck I was going to use synthetic motor oil and trans fluid if I got an automatic. Apollo