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  1. Dakota

    Gps units

    Garmin 200 series are fine just make sure to get the wide screen As with any GPS it is a tool and sometimes you have to use your brain and not turn down that oneway street LOL Got mine on Amazon.com for a good price/brand new in box
  2. Dakota

    Freightliner or International?

    Thanks,that is my 7 year old Newfoundland Our M2 26' straight truck no sleeper gets around 8 or 9 that is combined city/hwy since this truck is local it has a lot of stop and go. also at 65 it is turning at 2600 RPM fairly high for a diesel I think the rear axle is a 4.57 not sure though
  3. Dakota

    Owner Operator Lease Agreement

    Any carrier should give you a copy if they don't RUN FOREST RUN!!!!!
  4. Dakota

    Freightliner/ Volvo

    What about the International Lonestar This is one bad truck :D International Truck and Engine Corporation
  5. Dakota

    Freightliner or International?

    400K is the usable life of a medium duty truck, expect some type of transmission work if it is an automatic. Our 2007 M2 just had an overhaul at 200K. I was the lucky one who got to sit on side of road for three hours :( Not anything against automatics just they seem to fail sooner than a...
  6. Dakota

    dayton ohiyaaa to davenport iowa

    I was thinking the same thing, must be a small town or she knows everyone LOL;)
  7. Dakota

    Do You Track Every Penny?

    I used a homemade spreadsheet and an expandable/accordion type file. I tried to find the book at the local bookstores but couldn't so I ended up buying it on Amazon. Not cheap for a 90 page small book but there is a code in it to access all the forms and labels for the filing system. The book...
  8. Dakota

    any campny take under cdl no cdl

    I know Ceva doesn't need a CDL but not sure if they take on 16 footers
  9. Dakota

    Do You Track Every Penny?

    I kept very good records when working for FedEx Home Delivery. I plan to do the same working for Ceva. Quick & Simple Record Keeping System For Owner/Operators By Tim Brady The book shows you how to organize every single receipt and expense. I plan on trying it out. :D
  10. Dakota

    Freightliner or International?

    Well, since I drive both at work. I prefer the International. They seem more comfortable and don't rattle like the M2. We have had lots of problems with the M2. Also the steering wheel transmits lots of the road and bounces like crazy. Now I liked the old FL70 so it's not Freighshaker over...
  11. Dakota

    Tires

    I don't know a thing about hankook. But I have always had good luck with Michelin--only drawback is they are expensive. Lately I just go to Discount Tire and buy their house brand which has a good mileage warranty. Plus they rotate the tires for free and free flat repairs. Actually, they...
  12. Dakota

    Truck wash FYI

    are you supposed to tip the car wash people? I know I've tipped for getting my car washed but only when they did a good job on the inside(back when I lived in Cali)
  13. Dakota

    Am I Having Technical Difficulties or is it EO?

    Same problem here on AOL
  14. Dakota

    Ceva Logistics

    That is true most trucks don't have sleepers. Mostly regional runs with an occasional over night stay. The truck must be white. As far as if is a gold mine or not, it doesn't seem like most of the well known expedite companies are keeping the drivers busy. Only time will tell if it will...
  15. Dakota

    Need used 24 foot box

    Van Bodies Only, Used Van Bodies Only, Van Bodies Only For Sale at TruckPaper.com
  16. Dakota

    Ceva Logistics

    Will do, as soon as I get more info. I do know they started up the expedite at the beginning of this year. Also, unlike many of the expedite companies they keep the smaller trucks(Cargo vans, Sprinter, and Straight trucks) regional. Sleepers are an option but not required. Also they limit...
  17. Dakota

    Ceva Logistics

    Ceva has recently opened up a expedite division. They used to be more air freight and local deliveries. I am starting with them in April
  18. Dakota

    Ok , what are the monthly $$

    You need at least six months of household expenses in the bank before you even consider getting into expediting. Especially now with how slow it is.
  19. Dakota

    Would You Pay $103,000 for This Arizona Fixer-Upper?

    for that price I could buy a new home here in Indiana or a older home with an acre or two
  20. Dakota

    engine life??

    I doubt you regularly carry 6000 pound loads with your one ton van, so you put less stress on the engine and tranny, I wouldn't see why you couldn't hit 500K. Might need a water pump or two before you hit half million.
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