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Usually when a load offer is sent, 3 messages are sent at the same time. The 3rd being pay info. I had an issue where the pay info did not come across. Had it made it I would not have accepted the load. I had a meeting with Mike Bayko and according to his system, the msg was sent as normal...

I'm curious as to what is or might be the most desirable size. The new ones are available in 144", 170 & 170extended and the 158" is equal to the 170 via 14' cargo bed so if your were to replace your 158, which one would you go to. I know size matters, but I'm curious as to if the extended is...

Hope you have a good one. Drink more scotch than eating cake. It's better for your belt line! Lol Posted with my Droid EO Forum App

Sept 2-4, 2011 the Grand Prix race will be in Baltimore for the 1st time. Baltimoregrandprix.com If your in the area and need a place to park, send me a pm. You can either use my spot, secure location close to TA and I 95 and free if I am on the road, or I can tell you of some other places to...

Was wondering if anyone uses a DC TV? Is the overall power drain less since an inverter is not needed? Do they work as well? Thanks Your best bet, hire a vet! Please.

During my research on purchasing a Sprinter, I am now down to looking at insurance. I have Progressive on my S/T in my company name. Non trucking liability, uninsured, pip, comp/collision. I was told by Progressive that a Sprinter could not be added to the policy because it doesn't qualify for...

As we all know, there are multitudes of minorities. For example: people with hazel eyes or smokers or obesity or mustache. But when does a minority actually get classified as a "minority group"? Is it when that minority becomes a threat to the majority or perceives to be a threat? Or possibly...

There has been a lot of comparison lately on here of other manufactures to a Sprinter. Yet none of the other manufactures offer the same 4-44" skid capacity or 15.3 cargo bed. So why not just buy a Sprinter? What am I missing here? Please help me to understand this. I am in the market and was...

Truckers today drove thru Annapolis MD past the state house to protest a .23 increase in the fuel tax to .385 per gallon. The Maryland Trucking Association along with some law makers spoke how the raise would kill fuel sales in the state because fuel would be purchased before entering and after...

The 1st segment of the ICC (Intercounty Connector) MD 200 from I370 to MD97 (Georgia Ave) is now open as of the 22nd. Hwy speed only, no toll booths. 2 axle rates: (includes S/T) Peak Mon-Fri 6-9 AM 4-7PM excluding Fed holidays. $1.45 Off Peak Mon-Fri 5-6 AM 9 AM to 4 PM 7-11 PM $1.15...

Prior to 1900, trucks was used more for the advertising space that their utility value. Extremely limited in range because of their electric engines. 1913 4 states impose weight limits to protect the earth and gravel roads from the hard rubber or steel wheels. Speed limit 15 mph. About 17000...

In my college days in the 70s, I did a research study on the topic. This was a 3 month project. Based on 4 modes of shipping: truck, train, water and air. At the time the trucking industry was coming out of regulation and the water usery fee had not been passed yet. In order to keep the post...

The cargo pkg in Sprinters uses Airline track. Was wondering if there are any type of load bars available for this set up? Looked at Cargo Control and Googled for it, but haven't had any luck. Thanks

Anyone didn't make it home and are in or near Baltimore ,MD., are invited for dinner. Come one come all. Cooking up a prime rib. Would love to have you. Please RSVP. Posted with my Droid EO Forum App

Hi all Merry Christmas. Looking at buying a new sprinter. Was wondering if some of the options are must haves or nice to have. Additional battery pkg Cargo pkg (factory install) Heavy duty front axle High idle fixed or variable Suspension pkg choice of 4 diff options: double springs on rear and...

Anyone on here with Diamond Delivery Service? I searched the forums, seems the only info that came up was from 2007. Can anyone provide me with the latest scoop? Thanks all:)

As I move around the boards (slowly), there are more and more teams on the boards. I am on the Charlotte board, have been since Friday night. Today there was 14 trucks on the board. 10 teams and 4 solos, 1 of the solos was 1st out. Now there is 1 team and 3 solos left. All that came in behind me...

I have a 2008 Hino 338 with 134000 miles on it. I am on home time at the moment. On my way home the check engine light came on (again). I went to the local dealer, they pulled the codes. Injecters again. This will be the 4th set. Here is the GOOD news. There is a testing engineer from Hino Japan...

Anyone had to replace the radiator in their Rigmaster? Mine has to be replaced and is only 2.5 years old. I talked to Rigmaster, "the new company". Mike told me the "old" company had to buy 3000 radiators on the intial order to get them from China. They are all aluminum including the tank...

I noticed on some other forums, Panther bashing! Trying to get the most update info as in miles for o/o straight truck. Do fleet owners get preferential treatment on the load board? Please, any solo o/o's of straight trucks, please pm me. Any info you could pass on would be great. I will...