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Good to see that there are so many good people in the Expediting Business. When I was on the road I would have people come ask me for money, but I did what some of you people do. I would offer to buy them something to eat. This way you know moneys not going to drugs, or scam. Living in Greece...

I did not think of the dock high part. Thanks everyone for the answers as this makes my decision easier. Probably will go with SRW and under 10,000 to start. Have some time still to learn, study but I guess only when I get out there will be able to decide 100% what is best for me.

Considering buying the following for Expediting. Ran both types for 15 years so have no problem logging in E450. Wanted to spend 10-15K for a good used truck to get started then buy a Ford Transit, Dodge Ducato(Fiat) in a few years. 1) E450 Cube van Gvw 14,000 Advantages-Cargo carry 4000+...

The Transits I see in the link above show a manual transmission. Will we be able to get that here, or will we have only the automatic available? Just one thought of potential differences. In Europe almost all vehicles are manual. It is the exact opposite of USA. The automatic transmissions...

Came about this UK site with versions and prices on Transit van. Looks like they will be around 30K to start and I would think the versions would be similar in USA. Diesel engines are 2.2L. They offer front and rear wheel drive versions. I've seen them in Europe and they look really nice...

Considering moving back from Europe and getting into Expediting. I have been reading forums for 2 last years and really enjoy the posts. I really miss being on the road and being in USA. This forum is about the closest I can get to either one right now. Plus for me in Expediting move. 1)...

Thanks for all the info! I was leaning towards Ohio because its more central as you said. My sister is in MD so I can always have a place to stay if I am down on the weekend.

I would be following freight and would be leased to one of the middle or larger carriers. Just wanted to know which area would be more active of the two. Thanks.

Interested in know opinions on which of the following two areas would be better to be based out of in a Sprinter/ Box truck under 10,000k. 1) Youngstown, Oh (more auto factory loads)? 2) Laurel, Md (more gov loads)? Thanks!

The business would not interfere with my Expeditor duties. Just kind of a way to pick up new clients while traveling. I would basically be passing out catalogs and a few samples and hoping to get some order at home. It would definitely help kill the downtime! Thanks to all the great information!

Would having a second business alongside the courier be looked upon as a negative with most carriers? This would be a small business run out of my home using internet and phone. What I was thinking if I am in Knoxville and have a few hrs of waiting I could visit a few customers and pass out...

Thanks for the information everyone!

Hello! I am considering returning from Europe and getting into expediting. I have been reading these forums the last few months, but have a few questions. Some of them maybe a little odd. I have 18 years/800k OTR experience with my own import/export company(sold in 2004). 1)Can I use this...

Yes, That is the island. The sponge divers island. If you have ever been to Tarpon Springs, FL it is mostly people from Kalymnos. We are right across from Turkey in the Southeast corner of Greece.

Thanks everyone for the greetings! Cheri1122 don't have any pictures at work right now, but you can take a look at my father-in laws apartments to see some. Look at the gallery section. -:--Fatolitis Studios - Kalymnos Island Greece--:- This is not a plug for his hotel! lol It does beat...

I'm on the island of Kalymnos. Its real popular with the rock climbers all over the world. Its really a very beautiful island, very peaceful , but not so great for work. There about 9,000 people here from a high of 20,0000 10 yrs ago.

In Greece, Dodecanese island chain by large island of Kos, Rhodes.

Hello! Been living in Europe last 7 years and really miss being on the road. I ran a family import/export business and did trade shows(ceramic industry) for 18 years from 1986-2004. Ran e350 vans and e350 box trucks(over 800K) all across the country, and now am on an island that is 12 miles...