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  1. Dreamer

    sell or trade??

    I agree.... you could probably get a nice reefer box for less than what you would lose on a trade or trying to sell it quick.. the resale market is low right now.. because there are so many out there. If you've got a good truck, it would be better.. in MY opinion.. to just change the box...
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    LTL Freight

    WHY NOT???? > > > In order to pick up LTL loads, you would have to have your own authority. While you are leased to a company, you cannot run a load on your own, while you are under a load for them. In order to run your own load, you must be empty, and cover up all signs of the company you...
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    Does anybody know what Panther pays a "D" unit??

    RE:Panther pay >Thanks for the reply. Is this about the same as other >companies are paying? > > I think, but I'm not sure, that they're one of the only one's with a flat rate. I know FedEx's rates go up and down. I've ran loads for $1.00 a mile, and ran short ones for almost $2.00 a mile...
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    Does anybody know what Panther pays a "D" unit??

    RE:Panther pay >Does anyone know what Panther pays per mile on "D" units >now? They used to be $1.35, but I heard it changed? > > > According to the recruitment info they just sent me :) all their rates have went down since I talked to them a few years back. Cargo Vans $ .77 per mile (2,000...
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    Just Getting Started

    >Is this the slow time for expediting ?????? > > This is normally the busiest time of the year... if your carrier can't keep you running now thru December, they sure can't keep you running the rest of the year.
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    Article on Sprinter

    This was an interesting review on the Sprinter, which apparently is going to have some changes. Originally marketed as a Mercedes Benz, then Freightliner, next year it will be marketed as a Dodge! Also, it will made availible as a cab-chassis so it can be fitted with a variety of boxes...
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    Desperate for Cargo Vans??

    >If you don't qualify, sounds like you should.......:+ > >Texas Dollarbill >> > > > Hahahahaha.. I Love it.. now I just need to figure out a way to mount that dang ol gun rack :) :) :)
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    Desperate for Cargo Vans??

    >I saw a PantherII over by where I live at the Tekhi Truck >Stop in Battle Creek, Mi. It was an older Ford Van with a >raised top. It was all hillbillied out! And solid black with >dark Panther stickers on it. What a sight. >Frank. Hey Frank...
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    Dodge 1 ton P/U with CTX

    Pat: I know CTX used to use pick-up trucks, but I don't know anyone else who does.. I have seen CTX signs on 4 door crew cab trucks, and once in Detroit, even on a little Ford Ranger. I would contact them directly and query as to whether they still accept them, and what the requirements are...
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    Wall in a Cargo Van

    When I was running in a van, we had 1" plywood bolted to a 1" square steel frame, which also extended out in an "h" shape to make the bedframe. I also found a hinged 6"x8" cut-out door in the middle of the wall, made it handy to "eyeball" the load without going outside and around the van. I had...
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    Unicell on E-350 chassis

    RE%3A Unicell on E-350 chassis --
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    CF closed (Kind of Off topic, but maybe not)

    To say that shock was reigning supreme here in Columbus Ohio today, is an understatement. The news reporters were outside the Consolidated Freightways yard as word spread mouth to mouth among drivers, and they starting pulling up to the yard to find it barricaded. With no warning to drivers...
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    I would like some info please?

    What direction do you live from Columbus? I live about 40 minutes south and ran about a year in a van for FedEx CC before I changed to a D-Unit. I don't know for sure how it is with other companies, but I never had a problem getting a load out of here. I got a lot from the Chillicothe to...
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    Win A 2002 Sprinter from EO

    Didn't know how many we could submit, but here's a few I thought of... Expediters: Saving the Day, Every Day! Expediters: There 4 U, 24/7 Expediters: When you need it NOW! Expediters: When minutes count! Expediters: We go, to keep you going! Expediters: When you needed it YESTERDAY...
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    Anyone seen the new Kenworth SUV?

    Ok... now that I have your attention... LOL.. I always knew someone would go too far with the SUV concept some day... check out the concept SUV's at this site... **sigh** ... I could get the groceries in STYLE!! LOL http://poseur.4x4.org/futuresuv.html Dreamer :) :P :P :P :P :P :P :P
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    What are the old posters up to

    LOL...you're allowed a max of 6 "occurences"....so most folks just take a few days at a time, being a utility co, they really need people alert on the job, not feeling sick, or "high" on cold/flu medicine....it's kind of a nice thing to know you can take the time you need with out losing money.:)
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    What are the old posters up to

    Well...my view doesn't change everyday, but I'm warm in the winter, cool in the summer...LOL I now work for a utility company in Columbus Ohio. Decent pay, they pay benefits for me and my family, 2 weeks vacation, paid holidays, 6 weeks sick pay, (yes 6 weeks), and actually good to their...
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    Hi Everyone

    Just wanted to stop by the forum after being away for a while and say hi. Lawrence...love the new look and new graphics! As those who have kept in contact by email know, I lost my ride back in December, due to the owner I was driving for deciding to get out of the business. I really did...
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    Expediting Info

    This forum is one of the best sources I have found. Just click on "search" at the top, and put in what you're looking for!
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    Whats your MPG?

    On my last long trip, Columbus Ohio, to New Orleans Louisiana, I managed 12.77 mpg, with a 225 Cummins in a 1996 FL70. Mind you, this was straight interstate driving the whole way. I normally averaged about 10 mpg on most trips if I kept it below 65 mph.
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