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Thanks Wallytrucker1. Considering that I slept on the floor of two other cargo vans (Brrrrrr! Very cold for an old man) this feels like a "big truck" to me. And now that I have marker lights the big trucks flash me over when I pass at night. Thanks guys! Since it is half Chevrolet and half...

by R.D. Sandlin I am not as concerned with the outward “fashion of this world,” entering into the Church as I am with its philosophy creeping in. Outward fashions come and go; they pass away. But philosophy is ingrained in the inner-man, and controls all his decisions. We should not be...

The Tri State web portal has been updated. Check out these great features that help you to run your business more efficiently. Unit Miles - Now you can look at the total miles a truck has driven based upon QualComm positions. Unit Activity- Lets you see at a glance what your truck, or...

Wow! That is a great benefit to help folks improve their bottom line. Glad to here it is working for you.

I had a very difficult time finding a chassis. Had American Axle not been on strike, shutting down the GM production plant, I would have ordered power/heated mirrors. My other 08 van had them and it is an excellent option! Yes, the mirrors do have two separate surfaces. The upper is a very...

Started out with the wrong truck. Twice! I tried to go cheap...but it made life on the road very difficult. If you can not sleep comfortably...the 600 mile run you get the next morning will stress you to the max. Good rest makes for a much better day of driving. Buy a wireless card...

Thanks for your advice. You gave me a lot to think about. A snappy salute to you sir. Attention!

Seems a little slower this week. Yep. Two days worth of trucks sitting in the direction I need to go also. Most boards with 2 or trucks on them. No reason, just business.

are12, Now that I have the six-wheelin feelin, and chicken lights, can I park next to you at the truck stop? :D Thanks for your kind words of encouragement. Hope to see you soon!

I agree totally. I am only making baseline comparasions. Of course, there will always be exceptions....that prove the rule. The majority of drivers I have spoken with personally put their 2007 or 2008 V-6 at 19-20mpg. I know from experience that there will always be folks who operate the...

Considering diesel is running as much as a $1.00 MORE per gallon..... That is why I chose not to go with another diesel, but what do I know..... Maybe some real numbers will help folks make an educated decision. Gasoline Use Grows By Light & Medium Truck There was a...

Agreed, the pre 2007 engines get 20-21 mpg, but not the V-6. I am fully aware of the mileage on pre 2007 Sprinters. I fully understand that it is just our nature to champion that which we own. As I have said, many, many, many times before...I was within 24 hours of signing for a new 2008...

Uh, yes....belongings is the issue with me. I am carrying a mobile office in truck, so I am in the process of transfering most of it back into the house. I have enough capacity to run for any carrier, but I have a goal of 17mpg. 15mpg is the best I have achieved to date. Reducing weight is...

Yes, I totally agree that we trade one thing for another. Increased comfort, but less fuel economy. Increased capacity, but more buffeting by crosswinds. My comments were merely to point out that the fuel economy of the GM van markedly improved in 2008 and the V-6 engine in the Sprinter...

OVM, It's the fine from the DOT that concerns me. One aspect of the dual rear wheel unit is that you do get pulled ocassionally, because a lot of folks cheat. Imagine that! They are at a 11,400 or 12,100 GVWR and they don't cross the scales. When you get stopped, they only want to see the...

Agreed! Spring water (whatever that may or may not be) or distilled water makes the coffee. I am limited to the amount of personal items I can carry in a cargo van so I use the available hot water. There is some science that supports the belief that heating drives off the chlorine. Good...

Terry, Based upon DCalien's report of 20 mpg and those Sprinter owner's I have spoken with that have the V-6 diesel, 19-20 mpg is the current average. Yes, the previous engines got a little better mileage, but let's compare apples to apples. Calculate on 20mpg for the 2008 Sprinter and 19mpg...

OVM, I promise not to make sense ever again. :D Seriously, the DOT officer was one of the nicest folks I ever spent time talking with about the trucking industry. He will do whatever is mandated, but at the meetings he has attended the general opinion is that trying to monitor those less...

Jeff, And just to show you how indoctrinated I was by my exposure to liberal professors on campus...I voted for Carter and years later Clinton. The traditional college education almost ruined me! College without walls via the internet was the best thing that ever came down the pike. I...

I love a good, no, a GREAT cup of coffee. This love of java has caused me to seek out a product that allows me to make a great cup of coffee; a device that is also practical for use on the road. All I need is a good brand of coffee (I like Trader Joe's), hot water (Thank you Flying J) and my...