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Would you care to share what they paid you per mile? Randy:-)

You might want to check out www.trucktrend.com . I get the magazine and they have alot of info on the powerstroke, cummings and duramax engines. The powerstroke is getting a few changes to bump up horse power and make it quieter. Also, the magazine has tips for getting more power out of the...

How is your dad's sprinter set up? Does he have a small sleeper in it? I saw one up close a couple days ago being used as a ambulance. Looked pretty cool. Can anyone tell me how much one of these go for? Looks to be alot more roomy than a ford E350. Any other info would be appreciated. Randy:-)

>Howdy Folks, >My name is Ed and I'm about to make the plunge into the >expediting biz. I naturally have a truckload of questions. >Thanks in advance for sharing your wisdom and experience. > Not sure if you will thank me but will share my experience. >I live in the North Eastern Atlanta...

From what I have read in the past, they are going to stick with cummings for awhile. I wouldn't put it past them to secretly build a new motor in the event cummings gets out of line on pricing. Actually, am suprised cummings didn't get bought out by damler-chrysler. With diesel engines being...

Hi Weave, didn't know about the joint venture with detroit. That engine is getting a make over and will become a 6.0. It will put out 325 hp at 3300 rpm and 550 lb-ft at 2000 rpm. The current 7.3 is 250 hp and 525 lb-ft. Ford is also making a torqshift 5 speed automatic to go with this baby...

Why bother with raising the van top when you can now order the E350 with just cab and cut out back. All ready to put what ever you want on the frame. Go to double eagle or any other sleeper manufacturer and custom built it. Your version might make it top heavy but then again give the sprinter a...

Thanks for the reply. Have been hearing good things about this van. Doing a bit of research on it. Might go back into expediting next year and want a good van to last a long time. Did you buy yours new? If so, what kind of warrenty did it come with? Thanks again. Randy:-)

Hi Frank, talk about bring back memories, I pulled containers with my 93 FLD 120 and know what you mean about repairs. Did this in the twin cities for a year and a half. Switched to expediting with a straight truck but unfortunately didn't work out. Definately miss it though. Yeah it gets pretty...

Any expedite van drivers driving a E350 with the powerstroke engine? Looking for information on performance, power, milage and maintanence. Also your opinion whether you prefer gas or diesel (if you have driven both). All suggestions/opinions welcome. Thanks Randy:-)

I would contact OOIDA. That is against the law. I would also contact the state attorney general of the state of operation and see what they say too. See if they threaten your job if you do not comply. Try to get it in writing. Good luck. Randy:-) PS Who is the company?

Check out OOIDA. WWW.OOIDA.com. They had comparable rates when I looked at them last year. Would have switched to them but lost the truck to the bank. There health insurance isn't to bad either. Good luck Randy:-)

I jumped on with express-1 early in the year. It was less than 2 months with them when I shut down my truck because of slow business. My last run with them I sat in tennesse from dropping a load on monday night and sat until saturday for a load out. I got offered a load in the middle of the week...

Something you might want to consider is give OOIDA a call. If this is a possible defect that freightliner was supposed to fix and didn't, could end up a class action against freightliner. Did you call freightliner about it for there response? Maybe call NY DOT to see if they have a letter posted...

Here are a couple of thoughts: Rain, Sleet, Hail or Snow, Expediters are on the go! EXPEDITERONLINE.COM No matter how strong the weather, Expediters do it BETTER! EXPEDITERONLINE.COM When your trucking company drops the ball, Expediters get the call...

Larry is right. If you want to see if expediting is for you, drive someone else's truck. Give it 6 to 9 months and you will see for your self. I lost my truck in march and my bankruptcy will be completed the end of this month. 20 years of A+ credit rating down the toilet. Live and learn I guess...

After reading the article and looking at the demensions, looks to be illegal in size. The minute they put a box on it, it should be concidered a truck like the rest of the D units and have the 40 foot length max requirement. If they can get away with it, Then regular D units should be allowed...

If you have a laptop, check out delorme software. I used it when I was on the road and found it to be about 95% accurate. I also hooked up the gps to see my progress while driving down the road. WWW.Delorme.com Randy:-)

I think the expedite side of trucking will drop allot. I won't go away altogether but drop. From reading the news of conway going into big trucking and fed ex buying american freight, This web of truck lanes will always have big trucks going in all directions. If you don't mind having your...

I hope your buying a used truck and have low payments. I can't tell you how business is now because I lost my truck a couple months ago. Not enough business out there. If your teaming it you might be alright. As for working with panther II, on my last week on the road, me and a panther II truck...