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When planning a winter trip I look at the NOAA weather site forecast for each section of the trip. This is slow and cumbersome. Is there a better way to get a travel forecast? Say something like a trip planner where you could enter your current location and your destination and it would tell you...

Went to the Ford dealer to have cruise installed on an '03 Ford E-350 with a 7.3 diesel. I was told add on cruise was still available for the gas modesl but was no longer available for diesels. Only thing I found on line was a universal model that fit everything. That did not sound like...

Is the expense and trouble of getting DOD clearance for a H/W van team worth it? Is there much demand for this type work at the cat? Thanks

Just a tip for anyone who is looking for insurance and doesn't know about CIS. I was advised to try them by a Cat recruiter for a van I am bringing on. I first called State Farm where I have been for over 30 years and was told they could not insure commercial vehicles. I then got a quote from a...

Could not afford a newer Sprinter and you'll scared me away from older ones so I bought a 2003 Ford E350 with a 7.3 diesel. Still like the idea of the extra head room and am considering a raised roof. With so many ambulance and other high roof users going to Sprinters it seems logical that there...

I have found two E350 vans and am trying to decide between them. One is an 03 with a 7.3 and 135k miles. The other is an 05 with a 6.0. and 55k miles, the price difference is $4,000. My concern is a lot of negatives I have heard about the 6.0 engine. Any opinions out there?

Took a load from Chicago to Quebec City, crossed the border at Port Huron and all was going well. I delivered 12 hours early and was advised to return to the US by the Cat if I wanted another load out. The closest border crossing was Jackman, Maine so there I went. The US customs asked me what I...

I am looking into DOD clearance for a team in a Sprinter. I would greatly appreciate the chance to talk about this branch of expediting with a NON recruiter. If anyone has information to share please drop me a P. M. with contact info. Thanks

In researching Sprinter prices I keep coming across many 2008 models with little or no miles. Seems the market is flooded with them but not so on 2009 models. Anyone know the story on this situation?

I found a great deal on a Ford extended van (15 passenger). Tried to call Panther today to ask if they allowed converted passenger vans for hauling cargo but could not reach anyone. Does anyone know if they are permitted? Thanks y'all. P.S. Joe , still waiting for your PM reply

I have been unable to find mileage differences between gas and diesel for Ford and Chevy vans. Anyone know how these two fuel sources compare? Where could this info be found? Most sites list diesel MPG as unknown. Thanks

I drove a straight truck with an Panther O/O for two months and we got along very well, or so I thought. in mid June I went home for four days of home time after being out for four weeks. We agreed he would call me after the four days off and determine where to meet up. He did not call and would...

I am a few weeks old as a co-driver but was amazed when the lead driver had a hissy fit when I pulled into a restaurant parking lot in a small town. It was a local eatery with parking for 20 or so cars. I parked off to the side of the driveway in gravel, not blocking the lot. He told me we don't...

Just completed driving school and got Class A license with hazmat and tanker endorsement. Have applied to about every OTR carrier. They all want experience except for England who wants $900. Ha! The expedite companies also want experience. How the heck can you get experience when no one will...