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Which Companies still haul HazMat on vans?

Has anyone had experience with the recent Sprinters with the new warranties? I know that they can only be handled by a select group of dealers nationwide. Does that mean if you break down you have to be towed to one of these dealers? I guess there's only about 100-120 or so dealers in the...

Beware of charges on your credit card or debit card that are not there that are supposed to be because recurring charges; i.e. withdrawal's for insurance coverage. History, we were leased to Bolt last year and my Son was driving for us and when he went for a pickup in N. Michigan, while...

Which companies bid loads for 45 mph average and which ones use 50 mph for average? :confused: Big Al

Best truck for expediting? Freightliner, International, KW,PB,Hino,Sterling,Mack,etc.? Looking for reasonable power and economy running. I run pretty slow. Big Al

Which companies accept this type of truck? Also do they pay more for the additional height on loads higher than 48", i.e. Sprinter rates? Do some companies pay for a small c box with vans with a flat floor (no wheel wells) 91" wheel base? Thanks for your help Big Al Forsyth Missouri...

Several days ago our driver (my Son) was prepping our van to take on a load. While positioned on the ramp the load came out on a hi-lo (which he didn't hear) and the hi-lo driver hopped off the hi-lo to open the door without setting the parking brake and the hi-lo went forward and pinned him...

I have suffered with this for quite some time and have tried Requip & Mirapex as prescribed by Mayo Clinic. They work for awhile then they seem to me to aggravate the condition. I also suffer from sleep apnea but back to restless leg, I was at a loss on what to do because in the early evening I...

Need info from vans running this engine or knowledge thereof. Also how does it compare with Ford V8's or V10 mileage? Thanks, Big Al :D

Anyone know a good transmission shop near Rochester Hills Michigan? We're having problems with our Ford E350 Van. I searched out one called Transmissions Unlimited in Utica and will proably call in the morning. They seem to check out with ATRA membership and BBB.org. The overdrive light has been...

Does anyone have recent experience ordering a new Sprinter? I was wondering : 1. How much deposit is required? 2. How long it takes to get delivery? 3. Is there any price bargaining? 4. Bestplace for financing,Bank, Credit Union,etc.? And any other questions that I may have overlooked...

Would like to know if a person buys a used Sprinter what's the worst case scenario repairs? I've heard transmission approx. $5,000. Front end $2,000, expensive radiator,etc. I want to know what I am against if I purchase used with real cases? Please let it be for newer Sprinter's 2007 & newer...

All Drivers with experience with Sprinters please let me have your input on the following: 1. What percentage of your loads are 3 pallets and how many are 2 pallets? 2. What percentage of loads exceed 60" in height? I am fairly convinced height is a main issue; however, I was wondering...

Now that Freightliner is the only ones selling Sprinters and no longer Dodge dealers where do you get repairs? According to their website the Freightliner Dealer authorized for Sprinters are only a couple per State at best. We don't have any here in Missouri which is surprising since we have...

Looking for ideas for securing a generator outside a van. I noticed that there were so many vans were using them when we were in Laredo but I really didn't check out how they keep them from getting legs and running off somewhere. Also I was thinking that I should probably make a sealed box...

Anyone have experiences with this style of generators? I know that the Honda's and Yamaha's are reliable;however, one's from China? Sams Club has one for $900 includes ship.& Handling. It's 3500 watts surge and 3250 watts normal load. Weighs about 70 lbs, small like a suitcase, runs 5 hours @...

Does anyone have experience or photo's about installing decks in 3500's to bypass wheel wells. Big Al

I have been using the PC Miler with the Companies I've leased to since the late 90's and have never had any issues with this software. However since we have been with this new company (new to us) all my trips have exceeded the mileage quoted. It's almost always greater than 5%, sometimes upwards...

I am an owner/operator and my company charges about $130. per month for me for workers comp. My question is why this added expense since I am fully covered by Medicare and TriCare for Life. Do the rest of the companies require this? Sincerely, Big Al

What are some suggestions for charging my deep cycle coach batteries? I have a E350 Diesel Van and I have been charging through a tap off the charge line going to my trailer hitch; however, I believe these are typically 5 amp's and it neve seemed to be enough to recharge my 27 series deep cycle...