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Thanks Marty, these are the first horror-reports I am getting on the Sprinter diesel. Let me guess- the timing chain breaks and the engine eats up all its valves? Boy, if this starts happening to the majority of the units with FedEx and UPS, there will be a major recall, believe me! That will...

Actually makes perfect sense. If the truck looks good and can be stretched at modest cost, I would go for it. Looks do count for a lot with with vehicles- if not much was done to keep it looking decent outside, then chances are nothing was done to keep it up mechanically. They go hand in...

No, but it is very visible to a place trucks have and would have access to. -Weave-

I can't believe nobody has guessed this yet- I'm beginning to wonder how many of you actually DRIVE your trucks:7 The prize, a red 2 "D" cell Maglite flashlight, is a very nice industrial strength flashlight that will last and is guaranteed a lifetime. So get to finding this truck! If you...

Humm, I'll bet the fingerprinting started due to that incident with the illegal alien hauling hazmat in Chicago with his fake CDL who got in a big accident. I guess there were 100 or so of these guys caught up in this. They set up a fake driving school somewhere that issued bogus CDL's. I...

RE: Thinking of jumping into the business with a D The new rules will actually help solo drivers on single runs. Averaging 60 miles an hour where allowed to do so, a solo will now be able to log a 660 mile single trip, more if state speed limits are higher. Most of my trips as a solo average...

There is a great idea- they could build something useful on Monster Garage for once! -Weave-

Woops:o ..Don't forget my little quote of a while back. There are those who seek pleasure in looking for mistakes. If you find one it is there for a reason- I try to please everyone! See, I did that on purpose- Rich must be out of beer so I tried to do something to make him happy:D -Weave-...

If leased to a carrier, you still use you carrier's DOT number on the IRP application. But as the owner of the truck, you are the one responsible for the IRP. The residency requirement calls for a UTILITY bill in your name to be shown. If you ran a mock agency, you could make up fake phone...

The autoshifts aren't new. Here is the link to Eaton's http://www.roadranger.com/products/trans/trans.htm Rockwell/Meritor make autoshifts also. http://www.arvinmeritor.com/products/truckandtrailer/zfmeritortransmissions.asp The 10 speed Roadranger autoshift is about a $10 option on a new...

Turns out Rob was lucky mcbride. Exemption laws have changed since 2000 in NY, and next time around if he gets another straight truck Rob will have to pay the sales tax to register his truck in NY. They weren't too bad in my case- they allowed my trade equity to be subtracted from the price of...

I don't know what it will cost for sure, but most in past have said between $4-6k to stretch, plus cost of box and other parts. To really do a class 8 straight truck right, it should come from the factory with a full double railed frame to handle the long wheelbase without any bowing. But...

The "eh" Canadians, and many Eurpoeans use, is like a "roger" on the CB. Used to let you know their talk is over, get it, eh? Many pro athletes say "you know" to signify the same thing. I, like dieseldiva, always thought the term "Canuck" offended Canadians, so I have never used it openly...

If she did not receive a citation, the incident will not go on her CDL or record in any way. Sometimes they just do stupid things like that purely for the sake of showing their authority and annoying you. They also need some sort of daily paperwork to show they are "doing their jobs" and if...

RE: How about a 50,000 lb. payload straight truckk I think it would be great for heavy equipmet moving. There is a place I know in Rochester, called Boulter, that use heavy duty straight trucks for rigging. They move large printing presses and such, also with tractor/trailers. -Weave-

I liked Flynscot's report. If you look at it closely, the only thing that was not routine maintenance was the heater blower. EGR's are emissions equipment covered under warranty. The complex auto tranny in the Sprinter has been my primary concern with the van. I find it very hard to believe a...

I have to use a cell phone bill addressed to my name at my "place of residence" where I have resided most of my life as it is my father's house and he pays the utilities. I am the littlest of little owner operators of what is needed to be an IRP registered "big" truck. These laws now do not...

The rules on "established place of business" go like this now. You must present a copy of a utility bill with your name on it to prove the establishment. So a mailbox will not work. You now HAVE to IRP register where you have an established place of business or at your home address. This is...

RE: How about a 50,000 lb. payload straight truckk It might see very limited use for what it is, but for the most part would be serious overkill for expediting. For the total cost to run a heavy duty unit like that and what you might see back in comparison to a standard expedite truck I don't...

Looks like you are heading in the right direction. But, before you commit yourself to buying a van and paying outrageous interest, get the vehicles sold to have cash on hand. Might want to put them on E-bay for quick sale or have them sold at your local auto auction. Just set the reserve at...