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You might check with local courier companies . They are the ones that use minivans

Good advice but the original post aked about a cargo or cube van . Replies recommended a straight truck which would require a CDL and some experience which I don't think the OP has .

RE: Information on getting a used Expediter with s An easy start would be clicking the alumi-bunk link on this site . Also pick up the free truck sale papers at truck stops .

See the topic on hazmat in the general forum . You don't need it and don't want it . It's a lot of risk for no more money . Solos generally aren't given loads over 500 miles although you could get one load almost 500 miles west then deadhead 100 miles north , then another 400 west . It's...

You might check the price of buying a new glider and getting running gear from a wreck . Has anybody done that ? I've seen some Class 8's with the box out about 6 ft. past the axle . I have to wonder if they get over on axle weights with heavy loads .

This is probably one of the better topics on these forums . I'm sure more than one reader will benefit from it . I have the CDL training book from the KY Traffic Cabinet for drivers preparing for their CDL written tests . In all sections there are review questions that are also questions that...

There is increased risk with those who just handle hazmat on an irregular basis and aren't familiar with it . Another point I should make is if there is a leak , don't make any attempt to clean it up ! Get clear of it , keep bystanders from it , call the fire dep't and the emergency number on...

Have you checked the alumi-bunk link on this site ? They may have what you're looking for or I bet they could find it .

You know UPS went for the cube space and probably needed a fleet order too large for GM or Ford to handle .

A lot of owners swear by gas engines in cargo vans . I know too many owners of the new Powerstroke that have had too many problems . I think the Chevy Duramax may be a winner . Daimler-Chrysler is very reluctant to resolve problems . The Durango/Dakota ball joint problem is a prime example ...

You mean you didn't quote a rate to haul the bison heads ? Hey , no deadhead ? Nope , lots of dead heads !!

More good points from Glenn . Someone has to haul the stuff . It should be done by those that are well trained and knowledgeable . For anyone that is given a hazmat load , NEVER rush through the paperwork . Read everything very carefully , especialy the MSDS sheet . The time to read it is before...

Thaks for asking that , Waeve . I drppoed my hazmat endorsement several years ago but it seemed to me the endorsement was only good for 2 years . ( I was in FL at that time ) I thought maybe I got the time frame confused with the physical.

You might try going to trucktrader.com and see what sellers are asking for prices there .

I worked for 4 years as a supervisor for an industrial cleaning company and have considerable training and experience dealing with hazmat . Few people appreciate how dangerous even a minimum amount of residue from these materials can be . There is a case of a construction work at a chemical...

If you contact a FedEX Custom Critical recruiter they will mail you charts that will answer many of the income questions and average amount of miles driven . Many more can be found in the archives here . Income and time away from home varies a lot . You do not need a CDL for cargo amd cube vans...

I know there has been a lot of publicity about 15 passenger extended vans and it makes them very hard to insure . I don't know if this affects the cargo versions at all . The big commercial lots do give very good prices .

I didn't think you had to be printed before scheduled renewal . I could be wrong though .

A 20 ft. container weighs over 5,000 lbs. empiy and can legally hold over 23,000 lbs . Then you have to figure the weight of the chassis or trailer it's on . I saw something in your other post about a 3/4 ton truck and a trailer with a 20 ft. deck . If you planned hauling containers with it or...

Weight is tricky . If the trailer is not loaded properly , even though it is within its allowable maximum weight it may be overweight on one axle and somebody will pay the fine or shipment will be delayed . Some states won't let an overloaded vehicle leave the scale house until it is legal ...