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    2015 Ford Transit Maintenance Costs

    I've never heard of a transmission being flushed? Is this something new? I've seen it mentioned a couple of times on here.
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    Tax expenses: actual or standard.

    Also since you may not have receipts everyday. What's the best way to verify days on the road in a van?
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    Tax expenses: actual or standard.

    I was told by CPA you can change actual to standard but not vice a versa unless you purchase new vehicle? True? Also I run a van with low expenses and one meal a day. Mean and lean for profit so at tax time no where close on deductions to cover? A motel once in awhile. Any advise?
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    Front Wheel Drive Van Question

    4th winter on promaster and never got stuck. The engine and tranny over the drive wheels might have helped. Ran 1st set of all season continentals almost 200,000. Some people prefer rear wheel. I set my limit at 2,000 lbs and only had one load at that weight. I've never had it fishtail. I'm...
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    When do roads generally stop icing?

    Above freezing?
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    Ford Transit question.

    Warranty on work and parts?
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    XPO Express

    You should be able to set your own weight limits correct?
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    pop ups

    Anyway to discontinue pop ups on this site? Using an old i4 iphone
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    XPO Express

    6 pay cuts? I hope they had a couple of increases in there. Poke-Poke. Asking ES why they chose XPO might give you a few answers to your questions also. Search forums and you will find solo's running with Qualcomms for some more info.
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    Any money in straight trucking alone?

    Do they run electronic logs? And if so how is it working with solo's?
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    More Expediters Coming

    Don't most companies have a honeymoon period? I could see a lot of newbies pushed to top of list to try and keep turnover down on new drivers and o/o's.
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    Respect the TOE

    Trip planner on pilot app gives you fuel stop locations on your route for drivers who use them
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    Electronic logs

    Question I've wanted to ask for awhile. With cell phones and email why do some have to print, scan, fax etc? I see guys using scanners in truckstops when others just use transflo on phone?
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    Promaster diesel?

    Chrysler will replace the radiator. Front wheel drive might explain headlites. Replaced # 9 yesterday!
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    December freight & fun

    That will make your altenator squeal on startup!
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    Espar of Michigan/espar parts

    Business opportunity for someone?
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    Espar of Michigan/espar parts

    I tried calling and leaving messages also. I even went to their shop and was told I had to contact ray for an appointment? I finally gave up and went to thermo king.
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    December freight & fun

    Your stirring some memories. Higgins lake! Lake trout and perch. You got me thinking and planning a trip north.
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    Blackball?

    The dispatcher is the human link in the chain of assigning load. Just like water. They find the easiest path. They don't take the time to call each option. FIFO goes out the window. They look at the vehicles, make call, and it's booked!
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    Espar Reliablity Pros Or Cons

    Invoice didn't seperate cost and installation. Bought and installed at thermo king millbury,oh. $1500. They installed heater and then I built sleeper. I took back and they installed hoses and tested.
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