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Hiya folks, No, I didn't call Geico. =) Yes, this is a plug for someone & I hope it's ok to do. When someone does ya right ya wanna share the info just like when someone doesn't do so well for ya. I am not related to this person in any way, shape or form except as a customer. Anyways, Shelly...

Hiya, I realize this has been talked about before, but I'm curious as to what the advantages of joining OOIDA are. Please no "search the archive" comments cuz uggggggh.. I've searched em & I get no luck. I know they're in here somewhere, but all I can do is keep clicking on "next page". My...

Hi, I have another question here. With my old van, when a truck would let me into their lane, I would turn on/off my headlights as a way of saying "thank you." The Sprinter I now have, the lights are always on. So turning then on/off doesn't seem to be an option. I've thought of flashing my...

Hi, I do not work for this company & know nothing about them. I hope this can help an EO member though. They listed the following dedicated runs on their website . If any of these runs appeals to you, contact them at bawc.com. I'm not sure how to link so you'll have to type it in. You'd need...

I am looking at putting on a 2nd truck, possibly w/ ASAP. I have tried searching the archives. I typed in "ASAP" & tried the various choices on how to search. I got very few subjects & none of them were on ASAP. My questions are: 1)How would I go about searching the arvhives for this...

This post ends on a high, so bare w/ me here: My last few days in expediting have been less than great. I'm delivering local, so I often have more than one run per day. Starting w/ my last run Thurs, they went like this: Thurs nite: cancelled after waiting about an hour. When ya factor in a...

I know this is a lil off topic here. If it gets pulled I understand. I'm really proud of my cousin though. Before the Chicago Bears game vs Carolina, right after the National Anthem, there will be US Military Fighter Jets flying over the stadium. One of those pilots will be my cousin Jason...

Hi, I'm wondering about the age limit on vehicles. I'm thinking specifically of vans in this instance. I would think if I was taking on a new driver, I'd be more inclined to be concerned w/ the miles his/her vehicle had rather than how old it was. If I was a recruiter/owner of a company, I'd...

Yes, I'm referring to the Sprinter. I just got back from my last run today. I am PEEVED right now. If I said what I really felt Lawrence would pull the plug on my post. Maybe even expel me as a member. The kinder/gentler version of what I'm thinking is I hope whoever designed this friggen...

Hi, I'm curious to how ComData works. I had it with my old company & used it to buy gas & such until I saw the charges they stuck on ya. Yipes!!! I recall $2.60 charges for $20/gas & things of that nature. I had thought it worked like a debit card. I didn't realize I'd be getting charged...

Has anyone heard of these or seen one? New Drive For The Sprinter ZF electrical driveline technology in vans 2004/09/21 The automobile manufacturer DaimlerChrysler will exhibit its prototype of the “Sprinter†with hybrid driveline technology at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2004. The...

I've been in the process of moving/starting w/ a new company so this is my first chance to be on for awhile. This is an additional comment to my view on the Sprinter & also a reply to a few people who asked about the rollers. For starters, the rollers were $800 for 3 of em. They can be bought...

I def. like the gas milage. I have a 2005 158wb Sprinter. The gas milage is coming in at just a touch under 23MPG. The van takes some getting used to, but that's to be expected for any vehicle. It's got real tight turning, good pep & rides fairly smooth. I like that I can stand up & not have...

I will be purchasing a new vehicle soon & any input anyone may have would be helpful. I'm debating whether to get a Ford Diesel or a Sprinter. I've read the archives as thouroughly as I can & still have a few questions. I realize diesel & gas prices aren't the same, but as best as I could...

Some of ya's already do this. Rest easy, it's not multi level or any of that crap. It's limited to Speedway gas stations. However, I did this to save 7 cents/gallon last fill up. I'm not sure how it works for the big trucks, but for us gassers it can be pretty handy. For starters I got a...

Hi all, I was just curious about something. What would a job have to pay you for you to quit expediting & take the job? I realize some jobs offer bennies & some don't. I'd like to keep this an apples to apples comparison as much as possible. So for this hypothetical job, how much per hour...

I can maybe appreciate how Boston must feel beating the Yankees for a change. For all the times I've crossed the border coming into the US & been frustrated at how I've been treated, it finally felt good to get under this someone elses skin. Maybe I'm a lil vindictive, I dunno, but it sure felt...

I had a run to Quebec. While I wouldnt want to do it again, for a one time run it was something I'm glad I took. I got woken up a lil bit. The Quebec run was good/bad. The bad is easy to get out of the way. I made maybe 250 after expenses for 1400 miles of driving. Now for the good part of...

Hey all, I think I've found at least part of the answer to improving gas milage a little bit. Awhile back I asked some others if they had any ideas & I gave em all a try. I slowed down some, & while that makes a little bit of a difference, it didn't make a whole lot. I'm also sure that the...

Heya folks.. I'm wondering if US Customs has "red flagged" my license plate or something. I almost ALWAYS have problems coming back into the States. When I go to Canada their Customs people are courteous, professional, & all in all helpful. Coming back to the US is a totally different story...