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Kathy: I'd be careful with the sandblasting. The paint and rust may be all that's holding your chasis together. But, if you must this link is a start: http://www.affordablemaintenancesvc.com/ Terry

Redy and Captain: Thanx for the roses and the BZ. Search and rescue has always been a rewarding endeavor, I guess I can't get it out of my system. This one took almost a minute; they shoud have been so easy at sea.

Mario: Your question is too vague for a finite answer. I doubt that anyone can tell you an industry average for expedite vans, either for miles or money. As an experienced expediter you probably know that the revenue varies greatly between the lowest paying carrier to the best paying. Common...

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Assuming you mean how much must you give to the carrier to sign-on, the costs vary by carrier. So, tell us the carrier(s) you're interested in and someone can give you the real start-up cost. Some carriers may want the money up front and others will take from your settlements until you're...

MOOT deserves and gets the cherished "Best Post of the Week Award" You may claim your award of a one year supply of synthetic blinker fluid at any Expeditersonline field office located in the rear of a strip mall near you.

>AARP has caused problems with any legislation being passed >for more strict criteria in license renewal for the elderly. >Think about that the next time a blue hair that can barely >see over the steering wheel pulls out in front of you. HS: I couldn't agree more. My 92 yr old mother just...

Agree or disagree with EO's OOIDA members' comments, those who wish to either establish or renew a membership, may do so, either at MATS in Louisville at the end of March or at the Expedite Expo in Wilmington, OH at the end of July. OOIDA's show price is $25 for new or renewal. Terry

DW: As a driver for an owner who pays fuel, tolls, truck expenses, I would expect to receive the typical 40% of the revenue to the truck, less the fuel surcharge. 20% benefits the owner only.

Your lease agreement with the carrier probably discusses an escrow account you are required to maintain and the manner by which the carrier gets the monies into your account. I suspect it's a fixed amount that has come to about half your weekly pay for the two weeks your check has been...

When I was young we used to go "skinny dipping," now we just "chunky dunk" Sorry Streakn1, but a post like yours is bound to promote the wisecracks.

MSinger is correct in his statement as follows: It's kind of hard to compare apples to apples on these since the Sprinter comes standard with a diesel engine. Add the $5500-5800 diesel option to the Ford or GM's and you are right in the same ball park. I was not looking to promote the Ford /...

Perhaps, like many of our members, I was puzzled by the comments of Broompilot. So, I looked through a few previous posts, I noticed that Broompilot and a Canadian member were exchanging uncomplimentary political views in another Forum. It appears as though Broompilot moved the discussion to...

Your front tire wear may be excessive due to an alignment that was performed on an empty van. Next time you get an alignment have the mechanic adjust the alignment in consideration that you more often than not travel with 500-1000 pounds in the rear.

Try blinkin' your 4-ways once or twice

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The traditional Chevrolet/GMC cargo van, or the ever more popular Sprinter. Those are the choices for an expediter contemplating the purchase of a van to lease on to any one of the national expedite carriers. Price is always a factor when we purchase any type of vehicle, but other factors...

Congratulations Texpedite. Your Expedite-101 Graduation Certificate is in the mail.

Leo mentioned repairs, so now I'm wondering when repairs will get accomplished and the financial impact of overnight repairs while on the road. Will the shipper impose a penalt for late or non-performance? Does the contract holder or shipper have a back-up truck and driver? Every one of us...

Fastman: I had problems with my side door hinge pins rusting and causing the door to be opened with great difficulty. The problem was particularly acute on the rear side door due to the wind driven rain and snow enty thru the hinge seams. I solved the problem by drilling a hole in the face of...