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    Swine Flu

    Don't want to be a "Chicken Little" ; however, this seems to be a real threat. We are not currently on the road but would like to encourage everyone to use sane sanitary practices," can't hurt but may help"! Big Al Branson,MO Retired Navy
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    E track

    I am considering putting e tracks on my existing van floor, any good suggestions? I thought about putting them directly on the plywood; however, it seems that the skids would catch or the tracks would get bent. I thought about cutting and chipping away at the floor and inserting them but that...
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    Sprinter updates:good,bad &ugly

    Looking at the Sprinter and was curious if they have resolved the following problems: EGR Valves, Timing Belt, Transmission, etc.? Also does anyone know what the replacement costs are for the transmission,engine and timing chain. Was considering a 6.0 powerstroke w/high top, powerstroke w/cube...
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    Authority?

    I am considering changing gears and doing a local delivery in about a 50 mile range. Do I need any special authority for a van, I won't be crossing any state lines? It'll be an express for parts for business's in a 50 mile radius that need parts,etc. from a larger metro area. I would appreciate...
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    Upgrade to "C'

    Been in expediting for a few years and over 500k miles;however, it was a van. My wife and I are talking about going to a "C" unit because of better creature comforts while sitting. C units seem to be a good fit for our lifestyle, we're retired from the Navy, lived in RV's for over 20 years and...
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    Power Stroke

    Would appreciate any info on the longevity of the Powerstroke. Broke my lease last month after 4 years with same company. I am interested in coming back; however, my van is a 2000 with 470,000 on the engine. It seems to be running good and we are the only (wife and myself) drivers and maint. has...
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    Lodging

    We use a system that has worked for us: First we start about 1630 because you have to make a bid prior to 1800 for same day reservations. We go to Hotwire.Com and find out what the going rate is for a 2*, then we go to Priceline.Com and bid $5-15 under the Hotwire rate. Priceline will let you...
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    Road Hazard

    Would like to know how to become a little less of a road hazard out there. You see I obey the speed limits. I run with my lights on, stay as far to the right as possible,signal when other drivers are past,etc. I feel that if you don't obey the law it's criminal regardless if everyone else is...
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    Information

    Need info about CB's for vans. I have power mirrors so I can't attach them there, what about the roof? I have a small rubber coated one with a magnetic base but it cuts out for ranges greater than a mile. I want one that is not huge. Also what is a good radio with the weather bands? Thankx
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    Bob Tail Insurance

    I would like to know which is the best company for insurance. The company I have now doesn't even respond to correspondence in a timely manner, I wonder what the response would be if I had a claim. Thankx
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    Kenworth or Freightshaker

    It appears from my research that most expeditors drive Freightliners. It also appears from my research that Kenworth is a better truck. Is FL the choice because of cost?
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    Should I get into expediting?

    A friend of mine who is currently an O/O in air frieght has asked me to team with him in a class D for FedEx CC. How is it? Is the money there? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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    verizon

    How does this new cellphone system stack up to AT&T One Rate? Also has Sprint PCS Free & Clear upgraded their system to compare with AT&T? I'll probably start service with one of the 3 in the next month or so. Are there any improvements to nationwide pagers or can you do without them? Thanks...
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