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  1. Dakota

    July 2010 Locations

    I needed a good laugh tonight thanks Steady Eddie:D
  2. Dakota

    Buy A New Van Right Off the Bat?

    Penske, ryder, idealease, paclease etc etc Mine is with Penske and I wouldn't recommend a lease for an expeditor, way too expensive and you can't modify the vehicle. I pay a base lease and then 8 cents a mile which covers all maintenance, fluids, tires, 26 washes etc. I pay for Diesel that is...
  3. Dakota

    Specing a new truck, need advice

    I wonder why all the trucks I've driven come with the 5 speed and not a 6 speed Hmmmm The International Prostar I am driving has the Maxxforce DT engine, I believe it's just the newest version of the tried and true DT466 After being in that Hino I realized that I don't have to floor the truck...
  4. Dakota

    July 2010 Locations

    Need glasses to see that small print LOL
  5. Dakota

    Bolt

    I thought 3 weeks was the industry standard
  6. Dakota

    Invitation - Best of The Best - Expediter Trucks

    I nominate Guido's van since he is always waxing it:)
  7. Dakota

    using a larger generator

    I like using pop rivets myself :eek::rolleyes: Seroiusly though if it not your van ask owner first and try to find a glue/adhesive that is removable it's out there
  8. Dakota

    Specing a new truck, need advice

    Penske has decided to get me a new truck and I need some advice, this is going to be a class 6 under 26000 under CDL air brakes truck International or Freightliner? Automatic or Eaton Autoshift? both are 5 speed If a Freightliner and I get a choice of engines, cummins or mercedes? Not sure...
  9. Dakota

    My Hino Nightmare

    I told Penske I am not getting back in that truck.......stay tuned for a preview of the next episode of days of our lives
  10. Dakota

    July 2010 Locations

    Our house has no working gutters at all......:eek:
  11. Dakota

    July 2010 Locations

    Starting a business, for when you have downtime?
  12. Dakota

    Bobtail insurance question

    LOL:rolleyes::D
  13. Dakota

    My Hino Nightmare

    If they call me up an tell me the truck is fixed and done, I will not get back into that truck, I am done with it. I have lost so much time and money messing with this truck it's not even funny. I leased a truck so I wouldn't have to worry so much with breakdowns, I know breakdowns happen to...
  14. Dakota

    Rand McNally TND 700

    Sure hope the 500 has less problems, I was planning on buying one:eek:
  15. Dakota

    Laptops computers

    Toshiba Satelllite a505 nice large screen and Harmon/Kardon sound plus it has nearly 7 hours of battery life/downside the battery is huge and the computer is heavy But I highly recommend it.
  16. Dakota

    July 2010 Locations

    you just want to trick someone to come out and help you. Hey BTW, my house needs gutters:rolleyes:
  17. Dakota

    Chicago Speed Traps Effective July 1st

    one mile? most speedos are off by one mile per hour I could see within five or four, I bet you could fight a one over ticket and win
  18. Dakota

    vans, passenger airbag question

    Well I am old enough to remember my 1980 Chevy MonteCarlo Landau(had a beautiful two tone paint job white and gray and a vinyl top :rolleyes: ) That light was so annoying and yes I did put tape over it.
  19. Dakota

    using a larger generator

    Yes, they are very loud, wonder if you could put a better muffler on them
  20. Dakota

    My Hino Nightmare

    Not sure what I'll do at this point. I will hang on to this loaner as long as I am able. I don't want to go back into this truck, the history has soured it for me even if they do finally fix it. my patience has ended...
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