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  1. J

    Check engine light off

    Yes, it was on a cargo van .
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    Check engine light off

    Fixed my check engine light by stragegically placing some duck tape over it . LOL . Actually , seems like every vehicle that I own has a chck engine light malfunction . LOL .
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    Cargo Vans Again

    Drive a 05 G,M,C, 4.8 ( 220,000 miles ) , 3/4 ton with a raised roof . Average 16 M.P.G. at 66 M.P.H.
  4. J

    looking for load boards

    What , may I ask is - ASE ??
  5. J

    Dont you just hate it when.....

    DITTO for me too !!
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    Dont you just hate it when.....

    DITTO for me too !!
  7. J

    looking to buy a cargo van

    Same as what Zoli said . 4.8 G.M.C. , 2500 extended !!!!!!
  8. J

    CV and a tear drop camper

    Iv'e pulled my jet skiis behind me a couple of times while on a pick up and delivery FUN run !! The secret if you must know - Don't ask - just do it !!!!!!
  9. J

    I recently got my class A license with no experience driving a tractor trailer,,,

    Twin Cities - Buy a tractor , call Progressive for insurance , sign on with a very small company and you are good to go !! Done deal !!
  10. J

    60 / 40 or 40 / 60 ??

    Drivers will be independent contractors . In all reality , will do a 40 / 60 split because of lack of funds for new drivers . Thank you for your opinions about the accountants !!
  11. J

    60 / 40 or 40 / 60 ??

    Would love to do a 60 / 40 but realize that a lot of drivers don't have the capital to pay for the fuel until 1st check arrives . Going to sign on with a smaller company that does not have pre pay benefits .
  12. J

    Tri - State 035 ??????

    Saw a Ford Cargo Van in Birmingham , Al last Friday with a very old Tri - State sign on it with the truck number being 035 . Didn't see any movement so didn't want to disturb them . Must have been one of the first of the firsts in the expedite industry !! Just out of curiosity , does anybody...
  13. J

    60 / 40 or 40 / 60 ??

    My existing accountant was fine when I was in the Landscape field but now I am in the process of finding an accountant that specializes in the trucking industry . A zillion things are cruising through my mind and I was just trying to get a general opinion of what works best for most people .
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    60 / 40 or 40 / 60 ??

    Considering the wide range of variables - which set up is usually more beneficial tax wise for the fleet owner - a 60 /40 or a 40 / 60 split ?? All of the vans will be approximately 5 years old with generators when purchased . I realize that there will be all sorts of drivers ( some...
  15. J

    Saw a couple of posts from you . 1st , could you please e mail pics of the interior of your van...

    Saw a couple of posts from you . 1st , could you please e mail pics of the interior of your van . Heard that it is pretty awesome !! 2nd thing is , is it true that in real dollars - you actually make more $ in a van than in a semi ??
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    I recently got my class A license with no experience driving a tractor trailer,,,

    Twin Cities : not sure but heard that Progressive will insure newbies . Worth a call .
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    Fleet Owners Cargo Vans

    I'm thinking about starting a small fleet of cargo vans . Would like to pick the brains of some cargo van fleet owners to get the pros and cons of the business - and to see if through all of the trials and tribulations - if it feels like it is financially and emotionally worthwhile . I have...
  18. J

    all power generator

    Just curious . Why Honeywell over a Honda if this is your 2nd one .
  19. J

    all power generator

    What kind of engine is in the Honeywell ?? Their site doesn't specify it .
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    all power generator

    Chefdennis - Don't you have one of those Honeywell brand generators ?? Only 2 decibles louder than a Honda ?? Which model is it , where did you buy it at , how much $ was it and how satisfied are you with it ?? From previous posts , you said that it would run a A.C. and T.V. at the same time ...
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