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Workmans Comp is charged to the driver and co driver for 52 weeks a year even though they may take off 2-3 months for the winter. At least this is the case at Panther. And of course the QC charges continue while O.O.S. A couple of questions. 1. Is this required by Ohio Work Comp rules? 2. If...

When I bought my van three years ago I was offered my choice of an 06 with a 6.0 and 70,000 miles or an 03 with 7.3 and 142,000 miles at the same price. I asked two different mechanics and both recommended the 03 as the better buy. I am now approaching a half million miles and am glad I chose...

Van team sitting for several days in Memphis, nothing. Went to Birmingham, still nothing. What's going on?

Some rough math on the cost of pulling a small trailer. You drive 100,000 miles a year at a cost of 22 cents/mile, that's $22000. A trailer cuts your mileage by say 15%, you just added $3300/year. You buy the trailer for $5000 and pull it for 5 years, that's half a million miles which I think...

It is intermittent. Thanks for the rebooting tip.

I intended to ask about Qualcom on a recent thread but seemed to go South so here is a new QC thread. I drive a C/V for Panther and have had the same used QC unit for 3 years. I have noticed of late that it sometimes holds my reply for 10 to 30 minutes when I accept a load offer even though...

Very interesting, thanks for the tip. A couple of questions: Is it tax deductible and is there a reduced rate for couples? Thanks again

EO is where I found my first expediting opportunity. It is also the first place I turn for news affecting expediting, truck questions, business advice and to generally vent on expediting related issues. Thanks for being there guys.

Here are two links to news articles on Sprinter style vans coming to the USA. Fiat Vans to be Ram vans: Ducato, Doblo, Iveco Daily End of the Ford Econoline marks a new era for great American vans | Motoramic - Yahoo! Autos

Thank you folks for your suggestions. I will be putting some of them in place, especially a third etrac in the floor as potentially tippy barrels make me fretful.

Yes Sir, Thank you Sir. And those upgrades would be....?

Had the same problem last month. It ended up being the wrong size pulley on a newly installed A/C pump. The pulley was too narrow and cut the edge off the belt. Had to have the pulley and belt replaced at a Ford dealer in Toledo. Garage that installed the pump contacted NAPA rep who is...

Yes, it was strapped to the etrac but they are secured to the plywood floor with screws. I believe a collision could rip the etrac loose or break the etrac clip in strap hardware . What I was looking for here was some kind of temporary barrier idea. Still leaning toward the vertical straps or...

Moot you could have used the new squeegee for TP. RRR (hillbilly and Japanese for LOL).

Picked up a load last that reminded me of an old safety concern. It was 8 feet long and plenty heavy. It was a 2200 pound steel roller chain for food service. While driving I worried what would happen if I collided with something or someone. The force could send the chain forward through the...

Can't we just move on to public flatulence confessions. Any body ever win a trophy or certificate of accomplishment from the gas company?

Just replaced my first time Michelins on the front of CV (did not rotate) at 141,500 miles. They could have gone a little longer but were getting down near to the wear indicators. They outlasted the rear Firestones by 18,000 miles.

xiggi I am getting close to half a million miles on my van so I feel sure the clear coat is clear gone. I just want to get the bugs off as easily as possible when I am at home and this worked for me. I am glad this brought you lots of laughs.

Over the past three years I have tried about every product sold to remove bugs from the hood and grill of my van. All worked to some degree especially when accompanied with elbow grease but today I hit on the perfect fix and here it is. Spray liberally with Greased Lightning and let it sit...

So Turtle you are saying if it is less than 1001 lbs it is not hazmat? What about the endorsement question? Sorry, your edited reply addressed this.