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I have a 2005 Sprinter and it is set up to take three skids. I still have enough room for a folding sleeper with all the things I had in my old FL70. Most of my loads are one or two skids but once or twice a month I get one of those three skid loads. I think the extra room gives me a little...

I guess my theory has been confirmed. I never really liked to stay at the Detroiter but I enjoyed bumping into other expeditors there. It's fun to see how folks set up their equipment to cope with living in a tin can for weeks at a time. The van lot seemed like a friendly place and the...

The last few times I have tried to stop at the Detroiter the expediter lot has been full. It wasn't full of vans though. It was full of long term parkers (carpoolers) and employee vehicles. They still have the signs up but it looks like the honeymoon is over at the Detroiter. Now if I get a load...

I own a 2005 Sprinter and I feel that the extra head room and space for a sleeper is worth the investment. I can carry three skids because my sleeper folds up and that helps me to get loaded a little more. Is that worth the extra investment??....NOPE. Bear in mind that you are living in a tin...

If you really want to get the tears flowing and the snot running try "Letting Go" by Suzy Bogguss. It's a goodun if you have kids, specialy if it's a gurl type yungun......yep.

RE: If you turn down loads ,will your company fire My experience with Express-1 was that they were fair. They asked new drivers to accept all loads for the first few months to get a feel for their traffic lanes and customer base. Even this was a suggested policy. At no time did they ever insist...

Ditto. Vans just aren't getting enough loads to average 400 miles a day. If a company existed that offerd that kind of loaded miles..........man I'd be there. Come to think of it, I didn't average that in my D truck.

RE: what is the most memorable thing you have expe I70 between Denver and Grand Junction CO Route 17 north out of Sault Ste Marie Ontario and all of the neat museums, historical markers and points of interest I've encountered when empty.

I had to replace my windshield and it was surprisingly inexpensive. I forget the price but it was less than $200.00. I didn't go to a dealer though.

I'm with Terry on this. The Sprinter costs more to maintain and repair. I bought mine for the headroom. I like to stand up when i'm putting on my pants.

I spent many years on the road (30) as a field sales rep. During that time I would be gone 3 to 5 nights a week and occasionally 2 or three weeks at a time. Still some weeks I'd be home all week or only be gone one night and I was home most weekends. Because of this, I thought expediting would...

I average about 22mpg overall. Loaded, empty, air on or off, the average is 22. 2005 Sprinter 2500 long wheelbase.

I'm home. Catching up on the honeydo list and loving it. I'm still in service but the phone isn't ringing. Not making any money but it's very nice to be home.

I saw your post so I went back and gave it a good read. I agree. Real good article. .........

My boat hasn't been ot of the storage building in 3 years. I'm suffering fishing withdrawl simptoms. My fault though.

RE: Looking For The Best of the Best... Now there's where I can agree with you col. I love those fancy trucks but they still need to make money.

Some time has passed since the origional post. Any news yet ARK ?

You and your family are in my prayers. Bear in mind that most biopsies come back negative but even if it's posative it's not any where near hopeless. I know first hand what Cancer can do to a family's morale. My wife was diagnosed with cancer 21 years ago and they gave her two years. She's still...

Sorry Dave. You just proved yourself wrong. You just layed out the basics of the winning formula. It's harder than you think for some folks. It may seem simple to you but it's thinking independantly. Thinking outside the box. It takes a lot of experience to make it work. Several owners are doing...

Here's an other question. If things aren't working out in your size vehicle is it worth it to invest in a different one whether you have the money or not? It's all about return on investment. I you have the winning formulae, the return is there. If you don't, very little will change. I seriously...