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but, but, but the drop in the dollar would be good for export sales...Caterpillar is doing great because of the low dollar...exports of high priced heavy equipment they have back orders out the kazoo....

for the second year in a row...over a 6% tariff increase ....has anyone seen their rates go up by 12% in the last 2 years? FedEx Freight to Raise Truck Pricing 6.9 Percent | Journal of Commerce

Anyone shopping around? Used Truck Prices Rose 16 Percent in April | Journal of Commerce Strong demand, short supply push retail prices for used trucks above $50,000 Truckers reeling from sticker shock when shopping for new trucks aren’t finding much relief in the used truck market...

Well I'll be home still tomorrow as well....Judys ankle is pretty darned sore....the shovel handle works great as a crutch....been cooking and baking today...and running for whatever she needs....

Whats your point? It is the choice I made with sprinter ownership....Crap happens and I accept that...

same here on the weight...I have some wiggle room over and above my listed weight with carrier....

There was a lot more to that story then anyone knew....

Retrained?....Oh you said restrained....LOL now here is Bliz....I'll bet he hustled a few loads when he was out on the road?....

Gee guys...over a comma and a thingee?...LOL

Nothing too important Dave....just US vs THEM.....LOL

Hey....well....no bribing really..but telling a dispatcher they are losing weight or looking good never hoits any...LOL its all good..at least me and chef have no expectations other then the opportunities we ourselves create....

BTW...Chef knows how I roll...he was almost a victim of the OVM touch last month....LOL

I can see where Ron is headed with this weight "thingee" since we are into thingees...LOL ya see all you EX straight truck drivers get TOO focused on weight because you had to....BUT...to be successful in CVing, the rules/lines are blurred at times....a little more weight/ a few more hours...

That is the plan.......ya know Edster...these guys talk repairs? Like how often do we need repairs?...

B.S. can fill a lot of chambers...LOL

If anything happened to my sprinter I'd have to look at a used 05-06 sprinter or the Cargomaxx...

Based on fuel mileage..yes...I'd have to look long and hard as to WHY I'd buy a newer model sprinter...anywhere from 17 - 21 MPG as compared to 15 mpg to a cargomaxx approx....then taking the difference between the cost of gas and diesel...really takes any edge away from the sprinter.....

He needs new drivers...;)...sprinters at least 05/06 don't need repaired that often unless neglected...

yeah she twisted it trying to pry it out of my butt....LOL

about 75-80 on the rears....65-70 on front for me.....tried 75 on front and found it too hard for my liking....