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I thought california was setting up toll booths at the borders to collect an entrance fee except if you proved a hotel reservation and a tour (of whatever tourist locale). Sure would boost the state coffers. Rob

Rlent they are not far off the mark to a degree. Since companies have cut back and are shipping fewer skids some local courier companies have scored 1-3 skid runs that the freight companies used to haul but for a little more money the customer is getting sameday delivery. Don't say no way as...

I passed that accident just after they pulled the tire out of the window (saw the cops examining it). Reminded me of the time I lost a set of duallies off a straight truck back in the 70s. The wheel studs all sheared off. Mechanic claimed stress due to age (1963 model truck). A fellow I...

Name: Rob Co: DJA Logistics Units: Sprinter & Flatdeck S/T 1: Cut useless travel, idling 2: cut lunch spending and other minor expenses 3: added the flatdeck to steal competitions business

So where are the experts garnering the info of a recovery? Well of course part is retail sales, part is unemployed figures going down. I have to question those unemployed figures as I think many going off the gov't money have run out of benefits. So either welfare or maybe some part time...

The extended height roof line will probably affect fuel economy as there is more to push through the air. It should not make a huge difference. Only problem is of course the doors don't go up to the top unlike the Sprinters. No there is no difference between GMC and Chevy. Both built on...

They pay for healthcare with the increase in beer prices!! Bought a 24 pack up here lately? They were supposed to not start ticketing for speed limiters until this month but warnings could be handed out. Now if a driver gave the MOT or cops a hard time then I could see a ticket being given...

My brother used to draft behind a small convoy of TTs when he was coming home or going back to work (120 miles away). He got great mpg out of his chevy. A firend also used to do it a lot when he was younger. Used to scare the hell out of most of his passengers. In fact quite a few finally...

Metric is so much simpler than imperial or US measurements. it's all based on base 10. Anywho on the SS part I saw a sprinter 3500 with large singles on. It kinda looked funny as the tires sat inboard so much. If those were more outboard and then cut the wheelwells out you could make the...

In most places vans are not required to scale. However in some the laws do cover vehicles over the 1/2 ton units but most do not stop and the scale guys don't chase. Michigan is one where vans are supposed to scale unless they've changed it recently. Rob

For me I went GM with the diesel. Better fuel economy, better ride and I could lube the frontend. The 6.5 diesel was a decent motor and I got over 500,000 miles before i sold it. The savings in fuel and such worked out fine and totally offset the extra cost of the diesel option. One major...

Ontario has just started an experiment with LCVs which if the large transport companies get their way means we'll see a lot more of them on the highways. Yes it's a benefit for those companies as it means more freight hauled for only minor increase in costs. However this also means more...

While Jack is correct that most speedos are not indicating actual speed there are a few at lower speeds that read low rather than high. I have one vehicle that reads high (consistent around the gauge), 2 that read dead on the mark (45=45). Agreed it is wise to check against a gps, radar or...

Back last fall a cube van whacked the mirror on my s/t and cracked the mirror housing. Found out who and told him the damage but he didn't bother to pay up. Office said I should fold in my mirrors. But I'm parking sideways across 3 spots (all beside the office) and the truck is not out in the...

It appears the board will make it easier to connect with buddies. But having that ability means that the info of who got what runs will come out into the open (or at least to a circle of brokers). Remember that Joes buddies which include Harry are not necessarily all of Harries buddies and we...

Not only did they approve the pilot program but those new trains are not allowed to roll through Toronto during slow hours (rush hour to others). The idea of these things is good in sofar as it means double the freight for only 25% more fuel. We'll see how the program goes. Rob

Not too many hiring as things are not really moving at this time. Expected income when things are normal would be between 1000-2000/wk depending on miles. So some weeks over that. Right now with business down some are having trouble making a 1000/wk. Anywho talk to the various companies and...

What happened to that rule of not feeding the wildlife? Well your in for truck wash after this. Rob

Quite right that todays trucks the speed limitation setting is electronic which was one of the factors in the govt decision to proceed as it was easy to do and little cost (what's a $100). Not like the old days (60s,70s) where the limiter was a governor which limited rpm and affected...

Yeah my last long haul went to Que. Got screwed on hours and had to sit out for the time. My furthest west went to London and nothing north for several months. Love the fuel prices in Cornwall, diesel was .729/litre so almost 3 cents cheaper than mississauga. Rob