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I've seen several units in the last few days around the St. Louis area...saw an E-1 straight truck last evening westbound on I-64 in O'Fallon, IL, a couple P-2's earlier in the week, a westbound van near the scale house on 55-70 at Collinsville, IL and a straight southbound near Litchfield...

Hey, Gibster...ya know, I help out when I can...looks like all you border crossers are going to have to get that Half-Fast card now... Loose

Fastman, my post was in regards to people that I know, not my own specific situation...I have Nextel after giving up on Cingular...I encountered many places where I had no signal...same with Nextel, just different locations...however, for my own needs, I use the walkie-talkie function...

I don't know if these folks have credit problems, just that they automatically loose their service at $200 (which is not an uncommon expenditure for these drivers with the roaming charges they incur)...I can see a problem with paying your bill by phone when your phone service has been turned...

Did anyone mention the Half-Fast card?;) Loose

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that with Sprint, once your monthly charges reach $200, they turn off your service, and you are required to pay at least a portion of that bill (at your friendly local Sprint store) before they will restore your service...based on information I have...

RE: Volkswagen Tales was RE: Truckstop gouging Cliff, you didn't by any chance get those parts from J.C. Whitney, did you? Loose

RE: Volkswagen Tales was RE: Truckstop gouging Rob, for what it's worth, I put many, many gallons of gas in my old Morris Minors...at 19 cents per...8 gallon tank...I had 2, one got 35 to the gallon, the other 43...don't ask me why...and you're how old?..lol...

Nice example, Leo...Thanks for the info... Loose

I found an outfit in CA selling some 2000 Argosys..264" wheelbase... asking $36,500...no mention of miles...worth a look...look on www.truckpaper.com under class 8, cabover w/sleeper, Freightliner... Loose

Yea, the price I came up with was right off the Chevy site...seemed high to me too, but was the only reference I had...I found some "new" 2004's on www.truckpaper.com that might be worth a look...I think they were about $20k but were listed as E4500's...I guess that would be a 1-ton...no mention...

I'm looking at the van option and was on the Chevy site (www.chevrolet.com) yesterday, pricing 2005's...3500 express cargo stretch runs over $28,000 base, with the 4800 gas engine...they didn't even list a diesel option..that will make a significant difference in your CPM...but the 'new' peace...

Raceman, sorry to hear about your truck...I think escrow is fair if you're using someone elses equipment...kind of like first, last, damage deposit when you rent a dwelling...the owner should expect his property back in pretty much the original shape, minus allowable wear and tear, etc...I hope...

If your vehicle has a mechanical brake light switch, you can usually adjust it so that the lights come on with only a very slight movement of the pedal...though I'm not sure that the cruise release is activated by the brake light switch...I'll have to check my electrical prints... Loose

Hey, Prof...I saw you name in an article regarding one of the expediter conferences that just occured...had your last name too...now your cover is really blown...; ) Loose

RE: General questions regarding the current fuel s HotFr8... Point well made on Rule #2...I wouldn't consider giving away ALL my secrets either...Thanks...

RE: General questions regarding the current fuel s Thanks HotFr8... I understand how the FSC works...or is supposed to work...I also am aware that not every contract pulls in the 15%...some much less, some none at all...and not all companies pay 100% to the truck...I was more interested to find...

RE: General questions regarding the current fuel s Scott, I appreciate your response...I think that for anyone going into the transportation business as an O/O, signing with a company that understands the fuel expense situation, and deals with it in a manner that is fair and equitable to the...

Muleteam, I wouldn't want to throw any gass(or diesel) on the fire, but I think your post pretty well sums it up... Loose

Hi...I'm looking at a possible future 3rd profession as an expedite driver...just a couple questions for Recruitment for your input... How has the dramatic increase in fuel prices lately affected your ability to recruit or keep O/O's? What, if any, steps is your company taking to help reduce...