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  1. westmicher

    Automotive Stackable Container Height?

    The 285/75R16s rate 3,750 lbs each. I really doubt highway stability would be an issue . . . Ford already has thousands of 10,050 lb GVW 4 wheelers running the highways!
  2. westmicher

    Automotive Stackable Container Height?

    4 tires/wheels that are 265/75/16 Load Range E with a capacity of 3,415 lbs each. 4 tires save on tolls too!
  3. westmicher

    Automotive Stackable Container Height?

    Special order Ford 4 wheeler with exactly 10,000 GVW . . . box builder guarantees "less than 1,200 lb box with an air dam on top of the cab" making the capacity. We have a 2006 3500 and a 2012 arriving shortly. We know Sprinters and their shortcomings. Just relax. Some people have to...
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    Automotive Stackable Container Height?

    We're building an aluminum body box 17' long x 54" wide x ? high with 10,000 GVW and 4,200 lb cargo/driver capacity. We think there is an opportunity out there that increases every time the feds turn the screws up on DOT trucks. Its not a Sprinter, its better than a Sprinter. That's why we...
  5. westmicher

    Automotive Stackable Container Height?

    I'm going to build a special aluminum box and just want to know what size they are, not that I can't do it in "X" truck. I will be able to stack if I get good intel . . .
  6. westmicher

    Automotive Stackable Container Height?

    What is the height range of automotive stacakable containers? if there is no real limit, what height are 80-90% of them under?
  7. westmicher

    HOW do big rig drivers do it?

    Speaking from experience, an 18 wheeler that is near maximum weight is very stable on relatively flat roads, so long as no emergency requires the brakes be used aggressively. Howeverm an 18 wheeler, regardless of weight, on hilly or mountainous roads can be very hazardous.
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    Panther's physical Question

    You aren't alone out there! Frankly, once companies start checking (and rejecting) higher BMI applicants, they might want to just close their doors. There aren't enough competent skinny drivers out there with experience. I don't know if Pather does, but they are trying to push peas up a rope...
  9. westmicher

    Anyone heard of Ambassador USA LLC?

    Try these links - AMBASSADOR USA LLC - STRONGSVILLE, OH - TruckDriver.com DOT Directory Ambassador, Strongsville Trucking Company, Ohio Freight Shipping Carrier SAFER Web - Company Snapshot AMBASSADOR USA LLC 1 truck & 2 drivers In my humble opinion, just 2 more guys that think...
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    What is the rule on living quarters separation?

    What about the Unicell Classic Cube or the Areocell or some of those Penske box trucks or even the Sprinter 3500 with 11,030 lbs GVW? Is there a CLEAR regulation regarding them? Or is it just opinion?
  11. westmicher

    What is the rule on living quarters separation?

    When exactly does the DOT (or other law enforcement) get picky about real separation of living quarters from cargo area? Is it based on GVW? Is it based on type of vehicle? What is the actual law?:confused:
  12. westmicher

    ATM RIPOFF at the Flying J in Grand Ledge, MI

    I filed the appropriate claim at my bank yesterday. Apparently they will give me a "temporary credit" in a few days while the claim goes through whatever snailmaze it has to in order to be validated. Hopefully this turns out ok (except the original lack of funds anyway).
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    ATM RIPOFF at the Flying J in Grand Ledge, MI

    Wednesday night I stopped at the Flying J in Grand Ledge, MI and tried to get $300 from the #1 ATM machine. It spent some time "communicating" and then displayed a "transaction denied" message. When I tried again, the terminal indicated that I was "over daily withdrawal limit". I called my...
  14. westmicher

    Am I killing my diesel sprinter by letting it idle?

    Our 2012 Sprinter has the optional programmable high idle . . . anywhere from 850 on up RPMs. I'm sure it will be very useful.
  15. westmicher

    100$ EO members give away!, HOS .

    I think we have a winner! And a bunch of losers!!!
  16. westmicher

    Sprinter vs cutaway van?

    Don't have to get the same mileage out of a gasoline powered van, just maybe 80% or so because gasoline is about 80% the cost of diesel . . . AND NO DEF fluid!
  17. westmicher

    Police Harrassment

    From my personal experience; An officer asking "if I would mind if he took a peek in my vehicle" means, if you say ok, that you may have absolutely everything in your vehicle moved, checked, opened, asked about for three hours, and THEN have a dog roam all about the exterior & interior of your...
  18. westmicher

    Ford sprinter type van ?

    Yes, here is a XXL version, limo style. It would hold 6 skids lengthwise with a powered loader/unloader . . . ;)
  19. westmicher

    TA Travelcenter - Nashville

    So, at the Laredo TA, the same identical "E" sometimes means "employee" and sometimes means "expediter" and sometimes means "either" or "everyone" or, maybe its a grade like almost failing (for the worst parking spaces along the perimeter). Or maybe its just plain STUPID! The real story is...
  20. westmicher

    Are You Enjoying Your Sprinter ?

    We have a 2006 3500 with 320,000 miles and it's been great to us. Replaced an EGR valve and a belt idler but still the original engine, tranny, & Rear end, probably because we change fluids properly and drive it like it has eggs on the pedals. We get between 20 and 23 MPG depending on the load...
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