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  1. billg27

    Get that Fuel Ticket - TA/Petro

    I keep hoping that the management reads these posts or at least they get forwarded to them. I had a nice talk with them about their problems with vans at the expo. But, nothing has changed. I'll keep fueling where my card is worth something.
  2. billg27

    Get that Fuel Ticket - TA/Petro

    Yes Ken, but I'm in a gas van. Don't they understand that people like me spend anywhere from $500 - $1,000 on Gasoline each week! There are hundreds, maybe thousands of us out here. That's a lot of market share to ignore. I've had the card for over a year and have yet to see even the slightest...
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    Get that Fuel Ticket - TA/Petro

    I gotta give you guys credit. The beating TA/Petro keep taking on here, you guys just keep on pushing for them. You would have an easier job promoting them if they would just fix their crappy rewards card.
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    PM budget for a CV/Sprinter

    OVM, your a lucky owner. I'm just going by what is said on EO and I couldn't afford some of the problems that I've read about. Some people are spending more on repairs then I spent for my van. I'll just miss an occasional load because of the size and not need to worry about the Sprinter repair...
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    PM budget for a CV/Sprinter

    Wow, the amount of money you Sprinter owners spend on PM and repairs just amazes me! I change oil and filter every 15,000 at a cost of about $75. Other then that I install new tires every December at a cost of about $600. I check over my van and change what's needed as its needed. I put on...
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    December locations... Ho Ho Ho powered...

    Where ever you are on Friday, you will most likely be there until Wednesday because of New Years Holiday. They were too far to DH home. Made my delivery in Omaha, went to Horseshoe Casino, up almost $300 already. I'm going to quit playing, get a buffet and go find a place to sleep. Great run...
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    December locations... Ho Ho Ho powered...

    Back in service Wednesday until Friday, then home again until next Wednesday. Got 2 offers today, one to California and one to New Mexico. Turned them both down. Want to stay in the Midwest, closer to home. I did take a 500 mile shorty from Milwaukee to Omaha NE. Just don't want to be 1,500+...
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    Sprinter vs Cargo van?

    Wait another year for the new Ford.
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    Reminder: Reward Yourself!

    Also at Pilot/Flying J, if you don't use their showers because you shower at a health club, you can get the RV card and it gives you. 2 cent per gallon discount right at the pump. I use the Professional Driver card until I earn a shower, then use the RV card the next few tanks of gas to get the...
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    December locations... Ho Ho Ho powered...

    Just got another load offer. Madison WI to EauClaire WI. Again turned it down. They don't understand that I'm OOS until Wednesday. Must be busy, they keep trying to get me out on the road again.
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    December locations... Ho Ho Ho powered...

    Took load from Grand Forks ND down to Oshkosh WI on Thursday. 92 mile DH to get home about noon Thursday. OOS until Wednesday. Guess what, got a call this morning for a 1,500 mile run to a mine in Alberta Canada. They offered $2,400 to do this run. Based on the weather, road conditions, and...
  12. billg27

    Reminder: Reward Yourself!

    The Pilot and J card works great for gas vans. Swipe card at pump, get free showers for only 2 fuel purchases. Use card for entries into their monthly giveaways, build credit for free food and drinks OVM, Thanks for the heads up on the AAA discount, didn't know that was available. I really...
  13. billg27

    Reminder: Reward Yourself!

    I've got one. It's the most useless card in my wallet! They still just don't care about gas vans. I spend thousands each month on fuel at Pilot and The J. Because I'm already there, I buy my smokes, snacks, drinks and sometimes eat there. I do like both TA and Petro restaurants better but that...
  14. billg27

    Generators Anyone using a portable power unit?

    Just wondering how well this Portable Power Unit has been working for you? Do you think it could power a 19" LCD TV for long enough time to watch a complete DVD? Overall, are you happy with the unit? Their on sale at Sears now for $109 and it seems like a good value if it has enough life. It...
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    December locations... Ho Ho Ho powered...

    Week starting early. PU Saturday in Milwaukee and need to be in Saskatoon SK on Monday morning. If I get a load back, I'm done for the week. 1,350 miles one way at the better Canada rate!
  16. billg27

    2013 Ford Van Photos

    There is a version with 14' behind seats and it will be available with all three roof heights.
  17. billg27

    Slow cargo van freight?

    Sounds like a great idea! Thanks for your outstanding advice! LOL. Another hour and I'm heading home so the rest of you guys have a chance! LOL
  18. billg27

    Slow cargo van freight?

    I used the truck search on Load 1 web site. It contains almost everyone out there.
  19. billg27

    Slow cargo van freight?

    Just did a truck search and there are 118 vans and sprinters in a 50 mile radius of Toledo OH. I guess a lot of drivers are sitting!
  20. billg27

    Slow cargo van freight?

    Are you CV drivers slow again this week? I only got 2 loads this week for a total of 1,286 miles. Thinking about just staying home until after the holidays.
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