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Here you go Mr. Broompilot. No it's not a commie plot, you don't have to worry about the government flying black helicopter gunships overhead and it offers a rebate that seems to be (Oh, dare I say it) like a handout. I know, I know...big business is trying to rip us off. NOT! And here is an...

Obviously they can not stock every part, but you ought to cover the basics! Air filters, oil filters, and fuel filters....that's basic repair class 101. My GM van was manufactured in November 2005. I took delivery on January 19, 2006. I asked the parts department for fuel filters on February...

Leo, You hit the nail right on the head. America is awash with folks who can not seem to manage their money. Think about the time frame in which the debit card became popular. America was in the midst of the greatest number of bankruptcies ever to have been filed. Guess who pays for that...

Never said that I didn't support them. I am a member. The Fleet Card is only a service offered by OOIDA. There is no financial gain or loss to OOIDA if I do or do not choose to use that particular service. I use other services offered by OOIDA and I have a good relationship with them. I...

All dealerships (GM, Ford, Chrysler, Freightliner, etc.) are pretty much the same. The manufacturer has NO control over the franchised dealer. I begged and pleaded for 2 months for GM to stock fuel filters for the Duramax Diesel that is used in the Express 3500. I called GM customer service...

Sounds like a decent benefit, but let's take a little closer look at the math. I'd like to help you save even more of your hard earned money. Using the fleet card you save .05 per gallon. Buying 1000 gallons that nets you a $50.00 savings. Using my credit card I buy the same 1000 gallons for...

Leo, I looked at the 4500 Kodiak and it has some great features! My major objection would be the scale and log issues because the GVWR of the Kodiak exceeds the 10,000 lb limit. I know we keep hearing that vans are being asked to scale, but I have yet to see any of the freight companies...

I actually worked for the world's second largest credit card processing company. Would you like to guess how many transactions they process per minute? Over 1 million per minute. Enough said about the irresponsible use of credit cards. Now I haven't had the opportunity to speak with every...

Wow! I guess I am really blessed to live at the junction of two major East/West and North/South freight lanes because I get home 3 out of 4 weekends. I will run Canada and the East Coast, or any destination for that matter as long as the "Cost-Per-Return" factor makes the run worthwhile...

There is probably a good reason behind the fact that they have been in business for a long time!

The carrier to whom I am leased has never pushed me to go beyond safe operating parameters. When I find myself driving into inclement weather I simply keep them update on the conditions. The same holds true for changing traffic conditions. They will even give me an opportunity to decide on an...

If you are thinking about purchasing a truck and then trying to find a home for it, you may want to wait. But, if you are purchasing a truck that is signed on with one of the more lucrative carriers, and that truck can stay in the fleet it reduces the risk factor. If you are considering a cargo...

I have been told that the Bentz fold down bunk frame sticks out past the wheelwell; hence, restricting the load of three skids in a Sprinter van. Does anybody know of another style bunk that would work well with the Sprinter? One that would permit the loading of three skids.

The fuel will be backward compatible, which means it can be used in current diesel engines, according to several industry representatives. The new fuel has a lower lubricity factor than current diesel, but additives put in by distributors may take care of that. The new fuel is also a better...

Ditto to Leo's post. You will have to buy your way into a good company's fleet. That means you will have to purchase an O/O's van that has worked out an agreement to keep the van in the fleet if he sells it. And it just so happens that I am making the move to a different truck to help me with...

Personally speaking I have begun to look at the load offers a little closer. 1. Short runs (under 500 miles) delivering anywhere close to Detroit I will probably pass on. I always deadhead out of the Detroit area because it is a haven for illegals who have their cousins hauling freight at 50...

Greg, That is exactly the same problem I experienced back in February. Of course, my concerns fell on deaf ears. Maybe you should try calling customer service on the weekend and see if they hang up on you too. Save your money. Stick with the pencil method or, at they very least, buy from a...

All good companies. There are other too! Much of anyone's success is dependent on attitude. Uh, that means not having a poor attitude. Learning when to run, and where, is also is huge factor. Understanding your operational costs versus freight offers will go a long way toward helping you...

I have had a computer since 1998 so I have acquired some skills over the past 8 years. The trucker's software is overly complex, even for the skilled user. Worse yet, the tech support is pathetic! Unless you are dealing with Mircosoft or any of the larger software manufacturers you will find...

Let's hear from some of our friends at Federal Express Custom Critical. I know there are several regular posts from FECC drivers. Surely, they will let us know if they received a message over the Qualcomm instructing them to scale in Michigan.