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Well what I heard the last time I was down there is the marketing department thought to get its toes in the market by offering the shorter version in the soft van market. They think, and I disagree that they can't go head to head with the sprinter. The transport is a big deal in Europe, if the...

I thought the same thing when I read it but I think after reading the key words "our carrier's routing software", it was directed to the people at FedEx who come to depend on the software at the company that doesn't apply to others who are not with FedEx. With that said, FedEx routed me and my...

Finally Ford is going to market it, they have been saying this for the last four years, have tested a lot of them here and even smashed a couple on the Southfield freeway.

I need to clarify my post. The problem with 'well maintained' is not knowing what well maintained means inside the engine. I mean even though an engine goes through it's recommended oil changes, the over head is done as the manufacture recommends and the same oil and filters are used every...

Yea, maybe it does take some getting used to but the advantages I can see in both are fuel mileage and clutch longevity. Just to add this, I met someone who had a Class 8 with an Allison in it, he said that he got 10 out of the truck.

When I drove the ultra-shift, I did not like the way it handled hills or backing up. I could not smoothly back into a dock like I can with a clutch. The hill issue is the same thing, I just didn't feel comfortable with it. The dealer who let me have the truck for a bit demonstrated it for me...

Engine life is like a crap shoot. Everyone takes a chance when they get an engine that it may have a major break down or need an overhaul short of its expected life. Things have gotten a lot better in the past, when you see them put together first hand, the impression is quality. I have over...

Well whats the big deal? This is business as usual and one of the perks of the job he now has. The real issue has to do with the ties attached to the money. But again Hamas and the other organization in there have had a lot of help from the world media and have been very effective in both...

I had one on my dodge 3500, it worked ok but the present owner told me last year he tore it up after he increased the power and replaced the turbo. He was pulling 8k when it went out on him on that little hill west of Denver. So I would think that it would hold up to a factory pickup but not...

The switch sometimes goes bad, I had to replace the one I had to get the dome lights to work. The switch started to act flaky and i would push it in and out a few times, then it just stopped working completely. If you can afford a new one, get it, or you may be taking a chance with a used one...

DO NOT use the water at the J's RV stationsaccept for rinsing your toilet and then use a jug. As matter of fact don't use the ones at the rest stops for drinking water. There is no guarantee that the water is safe, as I found a long time ago the hard way. Go out and get distilled water from...

Tallcal, I actually had the chance to get into your area just before the end of last year but I could not remember your last name and that just put a damper on the whole trip so I passed on it. I was going to take you up on your offer of the food and drinks. I did make it to DC...

Thanks to Dale, I came to the realization that I have drifted from my intent with my first post. Linda, sorry that I seemed so harsh, I am the type of person who wants to see success from everyone with every endeavor. I stand by what I suggested especially if you lower your price...

Thanks all, I can't tell you how good it feels to be missed. Now only if.... never mind....

Layout, Gulag is another good book too, if you have an idea of the bureaucracy of the soviets, it puts a lot of things in focus on what will happen here. Pretty good book. There are a few more that I have read which I have to pull out of the boxes to tell you the titles. I have three books on...

Now I was thinking about this as I was getting my DOT inspection done. I left off a lot of things, like electrical tape, duct tape and a few other items that are gimmes. I think people are misunderstanding is there is a difference between a van owner/driver and a truck owner and...

Phil, I was going to write a good long reply, mostly defending my comments. I was told I have to be nice and understand where you are coming from. I expected a welcome back but hell Phil this is one good way of saying it. Well here goes. I didn’t bring up the EN thing, you...

Re: My advice to Linda Linda, I offered you suggestions from experience. It doesn't matter if you take it or that you think you are being trashed. When you start writing for profit, you enter the profession you are writing about and your peers are your judges. I offered you a couple...

Instead of posting a comment on the article page, I will here. Sorry it is so long, Good article Bob but..... maybe it is me.... I find that just having the tools mean nothing. I strongly feel that if you drive the truck, you should know how to work on it. This means you know how to change...

T-Hawk, I agree. The problem with even Phil's dissertation on entering the business is from one point of view with one company. With all of his experience he still has no clue what Panther is like or Landstar but just FedEx. When I am asked, I am brutally honest and tell people if they can...