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There are exceptions, of course, but most customers care almost as much about the branding on the side of the truck as they do about how the driver is dressed, because, you know, that's often just as important to them as their freight.

Closest I got is that my window coverings are the same insulation that's on the Rover. :D What I find most interesting about the story is that the Rover was launched without NASA knowing precisely where they were gonna land it, and they've decided that along the way, and are able to make the...

Religion, Christianity in particular, but by no means limited to Christianity, is a very powerful and versatile tool when used to further man's beliefs, wants and desires. It's so versatile that is allows one to criticize and bludgeon other religions, while at the same time utterly dismissing as...

Overloaded is one thing. But when you are overweight to the point where your vehicle actually changes Vehicle Class, you enter a whole 'nuther world of ramifications and consequences.

One problem is strongly held opinion is often wrongly asserted as fact, and is believed to be facts. Another is that sweetened up propaganda is often taken to be factual. Yes, it is true that Mormonism, comprising the 4th largest religion in America, is a religious cult. They are a bad, evil...

Does anybody think that branded and un-branded trucks will have equal footing on the favoritism field of play? That's rhetorical. :D

Nobody is saying Mormons aren't a cult. They are. But they aren't any different than all other religions, regardless of how ancient or modern the definition. "They're doing it wrong" is not a definition of cult. In another thread I listed every known accepted definition of cult, both old and...

Speaking of dupes... I'll repeat it again using terms I know you'll understand now... when you talk to people about your setup, especially regarding the de-rating of the vehicles, you might want to give them a more accurate, honest and complete picture by, you know, "listing them". Juuuust a...

That works fine, except the only "worries" you addressed are mechanical. You didn't really address the ramifications of de-rating a CMV to a non-CMV, and continuing to run it as if it we're a CMV specifically to circumvent logging and scaling. Those are the concerns and impressions of those who...

Sort of. It greatly reduces your chances of early failure in this business.

New to the business = Oil Working directly with Brokers = Water

I apologize for not being clearer with the phrase "sales presentation". I've now talked with two people, one if them this past weekend, who have received the presentation in the, uhm, Thingie. Both we're under the distinct impression that they could de-rate, run over weight, with no worries...

De-rating a CMV to 10,000 is fine, unless you're overweight. If you de-rate a vehicle to 10,000 and run it over that anyway, you're not simply overweight, you are in a CMV that was de-rated expressly for the purposes of circumventing DOT regs. They don't look at that sort of thing favorably...

What's this "we" ****, Kemosabe? LOL

Exactly. The cost of an overweight ticket will be the least of his worries, and the cheapest.

If you're going to scream in all-caps to make a point, then you really should learn the difference between a COMMERCIAL VEHICLE and a COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE.

I had them in the Ford E-350, don't have them in the Sprinter. They come in handy, but I don't really miss them in the Sprinter. I chose not to put sidewall E-track in the Sprinter because the sidewalls of the Sprinter have the same strength of a Coke can. Maybe less.

There are several dino oils on The List, including Shell Rotella T Multigrade 15W-40.

I've noticed it, too. Mainly because it was predicted. It's not surprising, since the object of such rigid branding uniformity (no stickers, flames, rust, doodads or gewgaws) is to make every truck look like it is owned and operated by FedEx. Most people don't know the difference between Custom...

Sorry, couldn't resist. My comment was, actually, intended to bring a smile to.your face on this lovely morning. :)