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Terry & Rene bring up valid points. Having had both diesel & gas vans recently, you'll spend less in gas w/ a diesel. I don't have hard numbers just yet (haven't gotten out the receipts & put everything togehter) but I can just "feel" if ya will, that I'm putting less money into the tank w/ a...

Hi Broom, My immediate, short term financial goal is to get back to where I had 6 months in reserves like I did before I switched companies & bought a Sprinter. This will be a little tougher because before I only needed about $1000/month to live on, where as now I need over twice that...

RE: Greetings All, from a Newbie Wannabe Carrier-O >I don't want to make my first post too much longer. I just >wanted to introduce myself. Also, to let you guys and gals >know I'll be hanging around the forum, reading, absorbing, >asking questions and discussing business operational...

Hi, I posted a lot of my story in another section. That dealt mainly w/ the trucking aspect of things though. Ya didn't want me to be shy, so get ready for a book. =) What I'd add to that is my dream was to be an NHL hockey player. I played up thru my first year of college. Check that, I played...

Hiyas, Everyone's got their story. Here's mine. I got into this in 1994. Before that I played poker. I didn't do to shabby, but I wasn't getting rich either. I made about $18,000 for the year up to that point. That equates to about $350/week or about $6/hour or so. I loved what I was...

Hi Leo, Your post mirrors what I was feeling about ComData maybe 2 weeks ago. I got a few things cleared up by asking some questions on here, but not everything. With my old company, the ComData charges were HUGE. Going to Canada a fair amount, I'd fill up at the border. This might mean only...

RE: All - Types Expediting & Transportation Servic >How about On Time Express? Was thinking about signing on >with them w/ my new sprinter. thanks If you mean On Time Express out of Plymouth, MI... I'd give them great marks. I left em to pursue a dream & I think the owner was a bit upset w/...

>I have to buy ice every day to keep my drinks cold. Looks >kind funny walking out of a truck stop in the middle of a >Snow Storm with a bag of Ice. LMAO Hiya Butch, I got a good laugh out of the above. Having a house in Flint, I can understand your desire to locate in a nicer city. I...

This is only my opinion. Other's may disagree but I'll do as best I can here. I would think that under optimal conditions, a sprinter could bring in 100K. That's what the truck would bring in, not what you'd make. Your portion of that would likely be about 60%. That does not include expenses...

Leo, I wish you the very best of luck. Though I have no firsthand experience w/ Landstar, any of their drivers that I talked to are pretty dang happy w/ em. I think you'll do well & best of wishes to ya. Take care, Danny

I got a good chuckle out of it. They didn't ask for quarterly raises though. My guess is they're a real bargain. Take care, Danny

Thanx for the input folks. For starters I feel a lil better about this thing. That in itself is huge. Also, I talked to a driver at my company. He said I get one free check per week & any check after that is 50 cents. He didn't mention any fees, but did tell me that the wisest thing to do was...

Terry & Rene, I like this idea & looked at the site. I couldn't find the price though. Like you, I also couldn't find the price on the heated wipers. Not sure which of the two would work best, but I'm thinking the heated fluid would work better year round because in summer I can see it doing...

Yes, I'm referring to the Sprinter. I just got back from my last run today. I am PEEVED right now. If I said what I really felt Lawrence would pull the plug on my post. Maybe even expel me as a member. The kinder/gentler version of what I'm thinking is I hope whoever designed this friggen...

Thanx guys for the input. It cleared some of my concerns up for sure. I've avoided that card like the plague for about a month now, but since my money's in that account I'd better get used to it or I'm going to end up leaving a huge ComData inheritance for someone. Be well, Danny

Hi, I'm curious to how ComData works. I had it with my old company & used it to buy gas & such until I saw the charges they stuck on ya. Yipes!!! I recall $2.60 charges for $20/gas & things of that nature. I had thought it worked like a debit card. I didn't realize I'd be getting charged...

Has anyone heard of these or seen one? New Drive For The Sprinter ZF electrical driveline technology in vans 2004/09/21 The automobile manufacturer DaimlerChrysler will exhibit its prototype of the “Sprinter†with hybrid driveline technology at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2004. The...

RE: Say you were in charge of Ford, Chrysler, GM, I'm liking my Sprinter less every day, but I think that's in part because of my seat being so uncomfortable. Gimme a comfy seat in there & I think I'd pretty much stick w/ a Sprinter but have the following upgrades. 1) Comfortable seat...

I bought what's called a Complete Seat Cushion at Meijers for $30. The company that makes it is called Sure Comfort. This thing has a massage/heat unit in it, though the heat doesn't seem to work very well, but I don't so much care. The massage is awesome & definately helps. The downside, &...

RE: Are there any companies that have dedicated ru If you live in Michigan & are willing to go to Canada, Thompson has what ya might call a quasi-dedicated run. Pretty much every run you get will take you to the Toronto area. From there though, it's wide open on where you'll go in terms of...