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Yes how long are the loads as in length of space that freight takes up in the box typically? Pretty much have come to the conclusion that the 20ft box is acceptable and will work but the 22ft box is the clear choice just to be on the safe side and have extra space for anything extra. And if you...

I've decided I don't want to go any wider then the wind fairings on the class 8 truck. 102 is same size as a semi I believe. I see a lot of 96" wide boxes. They seem to be easy to point out the difference.

My observation when checking the truck classifieds recently was that a lot of straights from 2000-2010 were going cheap some below $30k some under 20k which is considered very inexpensive by expediting standards. The others were mostly 2014 to current year model selling in the $80k-200k range so...

I recovered a load once from a 4 cylinder Sprinter with my 5 cylinder Sprinter ;) Maybe I'll just skip the 4 cylinder all together and go for the 2018 model. Car dealers never want to discount them heavy enough to justify buying older model. Prices need to come down though to compete with...

Makes me think of this song :headphone:

Is $1.53 with or without fuel surcharge included? Thanks for posting real numbers here for others to see that are considering carriers. I hope this thread blows up :D brb :popcorn2:

And some people treat their time between loads like vacations or adventures to offset any extra hours. Rental cars never have sounded so good these days for straight truck drivers :happy:

When they start to get uncomfortable and newer modern trucks arrive that are more comfortable and prevent driver fatigue. Oh wait that's when owner operators replace them... fleet owners? :p:D

This post makes me think the 20 ft box would do the job. Generally how long are you load loads? Sounds like a comfortable sleeper upgrade!

Because he wants a Sprinter didn't you see his profile pic :justcux6:

Excellent comment, I agree 100% but isn't that what makes it fun and interesting?!

Do they generally let you stack if you are in a situation like that when there is just one or two pallets left to load?

I see a $10,000 straight more of a local regional truck (I'm sure some that are well maintained are capable but your odds of breaking down are higher) you want something reliable with under 500k to start to make those long West Coast hauls. So to GEO's comment, how about a 12/13 yr model...

Ok here's a good example of a load today. Would this be best suited for a 22 or would it work in a 20? Laredo, TX 78040 to Kansas City, MO 64101 922 11 / 8825 45x48x45in. LARGE STRAIGHT

Sounds like a class 7

Is your truck a class 6,7 or 8? I hear you can haul a ton of weight with class 8 tandems on a straight.

This guy seems to get by with the short box, wonder what carrier they run for :sprinter: MEMBER TRUCKS - Jack & Char Jacksons Truck - Expediter Gallery Pretty cool truck here. Daimler to build large electric semi truck; Urban e-Truck results good so far

I recovered a load from a 14 Sprinter that needed a alternator last November, if I ever get one of the newer 4cylinders I'm changing it as preventative maintenance at 200k so I don't get stuck in the middle of West Tx like that guy did. He also said he was getting .75 a mile. They paid me a $1...

http://europarts-sd.com/item.asp?cID=113&PID=2552 Sprinter OM651 Alternator - 0009063122 - 439886 - IDParts.com