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    air deflector

    Actually it is a dual rear wheel cube with 10,000# even gvwr. I do not have any air deflectors at this time. It is a 5.7L gas and get 11.5 mpg in the summer and over 12 in the winter (possibly due to the formulated gasoline they sell in the summer). 2002 GMC Savana 3500 DRW 15'...
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    air deflector

    I spoke with an expediter who had a 2001 GMC Penske like mine. He had installed a deflector that attached to the roof of the cab similar to the ones used on pickup trucks pulling 5th wheel trailers. However he said he noticed very little improvement in fuel mileage with that setup. You may...
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    Sprinter Myths

    I believe the standard gvwr on the 07 Sprinter 3500 cargo van is 9990# with an optional gvwr of 11,030#. 2002 GMC Savana 3500 DRW 15' cube 10,000 GVWR "Old Yeller" former Penske truck
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    Tri-State D unit crash

    Never mind. This is obviously not a Tri-State truck as it does not have a sleeper on it. More than likely it is a Mid-State Chemicals truck. Sorry for the hype. 2002 GMC Savana 3500 DRW 15' cube 10,000 GVWR "Old Yeller" former Penske truck
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    Tri-State D unit crash

    Does anyone know the status of the driver of this Tri-State D-unit involved in this crash on I-69 north of Indy last week? http://www.theindychannel.com/slideshow/14246669/detail.html?taf=ind 2002 GMC Savana 3500 DRW 15' cube 10,000 GVWR "Old Yeller" former Penske truck
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    JUNG EXPRESS LOAD ISSUE

    I feel like I have been to Wimbledon after reading these posts!!! When to bed at 2 with a 10 but woke up at 10 with a 2. 2002 GMC Savana 3500 DRW 15' cube 10,000 GVWR "Old Yeller" former Penske truck
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    Another Ebay Find

    An under 10,001 Sprinter cube. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-DODGE-SPRINTER-BOX-TRUCK-MERCEDES-DIESEL-CHEAP_W0QQitemZ250167857806QQihZ015QQcategoryZ80762QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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    How often do you get back to back loads with-out w

    RE: How often do you get back to back loads with-o > >There has to be some secret to getting the dispatchers to >love you enough to do that for you. Any ideas??? > >Rob Fis I don't think I wanna know!! : ) 2002 GMC Savana 3500 DRW 15' cube 10,000 GVWR "Old Yeller" former Penske truck
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    Sprinter Unicell Cube

    The height is labeled as 10'6" but I think it is more like 10'2" actual height. Penske probably labeled it higher to give "the renters" a little bit of leeway. 2002 GMC Savana 3500 DRW 15' cube 10,000 GVWR "Old Yeller" former Penske truck
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    Sprinter Unicell Cube

    I have hauled 6 45x48 skids. I routinely haul 4-5 skids. We do alot for an aerospace company whose freight is very light. I hauled 6 skids last weekend from Franklin, IN to Tallapoosa, GA for a grand weight of 533#. Curbweight is about 6900# depending on how many buffets I hit that...
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    Sprinter Unicell Cube

    I really like it. This is the first gasser truck I have had since I started in the courier/expediter business in 1995. I miss the "Hummin Cummins" but I am pleased with the performance and reliability of this truck. I also love the fact that I can get fuel ANYWHERE instead of always looking...
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    is cdl required

    Greg, Have you been watching me drive again??? >Sorry guys/gals for most it is not a big deal not to have a >cdl but for many of us feel that if you drive commercially >interstate, you should have a cdl. I know that a cdl does >not guarantee that they person will be able to drive safely...
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    Sprinters

    True but the 3500 cargo vans never went above 10,000 until the 2007 model year. They were rated at 9990 gvwr. The 2007 3500 cargo van is still rated at 9990 with an 11030 gvwr as an available option. 2002 GMC Savana 3500 DRW 15' cube 10,000 GVWR "Old Yeller" former Penske truck
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    Sprinter Unicell Cube

    >Mark, > >Are you letting go of "ol' Yeller," or is this just >admiration? I guess my only request would be to make it an >higher box, but that's just me. > > >Drive Safe! > >Jeff > >Driver for 15 years >O/O for 13 years >OOIDA #829119 > >"Let us be thankful for the fools. But for them...
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    Sprinter Unicell Cube

    Check this rascal out I found on Ebay. A 2007 Sprinter cab/chassis with a 14' Unicell box. Daimler scr*wed us on the GVWR but it is still cool looking...
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    I Wasn't Skeered

    I work for a smaller company who doesn't use QC's. Whenever I pull off to rest I send a text message to my wife's phone with my location. At least if something ever happens they will have some idea of where to start looking. 2002 GMC Savana 3500 DRW 15' cube 10,000 GVWR "Old Yeller"...
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    Logging Question

    >I've seen several 12ft cutaway vans being used as a option >to sprinters mostly with Landstar. I talked to one of the >drivers and was told that because of having under 10,000 >GVWR that he didn't have to log. He said that he had been >driving for 1 1/2 years and never had a DOT issue or...
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    Should I or ?

    What is the gvwr of your cube truck. If it is less than 10,001# you can have whatever kind of sleeper you want or none at all as you will not be regulated. I just carry a queen size air mattress that I strap to the ceiling just behind the pass-thru door when not in use. I don't go out and...
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    Espar D2 Cargo Van

    >>Good memory Marty. >> >>Actually I sold the 2006 with the Duramax. >> >>Got a 2008 coming in with the 6.0L. One battery in the 6.0L. >> >>I did order the Heavy Duty Battery and Alternator on the >>2008. >> >>I appreciate your reply. >> >>Hopefully a D2 owner will reply too. >A 2008 with...
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    Getting to the Expo

    Just tell dispatch in the middle of the week that you are willing to go ANYWHERE but Ohio. Within 45 minutes you will have multiple load offers to Columbus or Cincinnati. 2002 GMC Savana 3500 DRW 15' cube 10,000 GVWR "Old Yeller" former Penske truck
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