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    Is it time to get out of expediting.....

    ....As a vanner....It's been another ruff year...I have tried many different stratagies to keep work some where near regular and it just ain't happening.... For the first time I've been feeling trapped in my job and It's just not fun anymore...For at least two years now I have been "chasing...
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    FJ/Pilot, Sprinters and Bio-Diesle

    ...Seems like Pilot/flying J's are all moving to Bio-diesle.... as a vanner...What are Sprinter drivers doing now to get 1/2 showers for 14gal purch....Using the bio...as least for me...is not an option. Bio WILL clog up your Sprinters DPF filter. I am becoming one of "those" drivers...
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    Sprinter brake job

    On my way to LA, my brakes got a little soft and the pad,rotor indicator lit up...I ordered the front and rear brake kits from euro parts and had them delivered to the ups store... I'm a little nervous about trying to do this myself, especially while on the road...anybody know a good...
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    I lost my best friend this weekend...

    If you know me...then you know Miss Buscuit... She is a pekanese dog that has been with me since long before I hit the road and has been my constant companion since I promised my Mom I would take care of her after she died. She became much more to me than a promise over the years and I will...
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    I am ANGRY....and do not know where to direct it.....

    My sprinter went into Limp mode yesterday and I ended up at Stoops in New Haven, IL...It was determined that there were several small problems that caused the problem... Knowing sprinters as I do I was fairly happy to think I was going to get out of the shop for around $750.00.. One of...
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    Are CV's More "Relevent" given new market conditions...

    I thought I'd throw this out for discussion with the "EO Oracles" (I kinda like that term...) Given the new market conditions...i.e. stronger regulations, new HOS, black boxes...do you think cargo vans will become more revelent. And as a result get the longer runs. Part 2.... Do you...
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    How to get stuff while on the road....

    Last trip out I dead headed from Panama city to Atlanta, GA as I always do to start my trip and pulled into the Pilot in Newnan, GA to fuel up. I get out of the truck and reach into my pocket for my wallet and "Oh No!!!!!" empy pocket!!...Left the wallet on the dresser at the house....After the...
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    Heading from a B to a D unit

    Weeellll, things did not go smoothly with last owner as those of you who have read my posts already know...so the perverbial "stuff" hit the fan this last w/e and our relationship ended somewhat advesarily with me coming out $1500.00 on the short end. But older and wiser I have found a new owner...
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    I'm back..and should have never left....

    I started my expediting career with the help of this website and got very valuable info.(some of which i ignored...and paid dearly) but seemed to forget to come back and keep up with the site as expediting day to day duties took over.I started on this site as "on my way" changed to "dayrunner"...
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