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  1. BillChaffey

    Does anyone do expediting part time? Yes, that sounds insane, but hear me out

    One of the first things Panther & Bolt said at the Orientation's I attended was "We would like you to be available at least 21 days a month"
  2. BillChaffey

    Does anyone do expediting part time? Yes, that sounds insane, but hear me out

    I believe you will find most if not all companies will require you be available 21 days a month. Or close to it. Good luck.
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    T&K Trucking

    Politics? Are you implying our elected officials are less then 100% honest. With our country's best interest's not the only thing on their minds.
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    What happens if you die on the road?

    It's clearly a personal decision. Then you hope your wish's will be honored. I printed up some small cards, sealed them in plastic. Has my Niece name, personal & work phone #'s. My Attorney and one personal friend phone # to be notified. It also say's I have a living Will, power of a Attorney to...
  5. BillChaffey

    Bought a 2010 E-350

    My 2002 has just under 300,000. I use Shell Rotella,(sp) change the filter at 5000 miles & the oil & filter at 10,000. It's a Diesel. As long as I stay on top of the fuel filter it's around 20-22 mpg highway. 19 around town.
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    Our first month out with Fed Ex

    In the Milburn's original post he say's "put gas in duel tanks" I hope by now they'er using Diesel.:p
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    Adding a van

    Speaking of business plans. You may want to look and see if Expedite Now magazine has a Archive on line. Mr. Masden (sp) of "A Team" wrote a series articles on the subject.
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    TST Expediting

    Countryboy55, you could join OOIDA and they would examine your lease for you. Telling you what your getting into.
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    problem ive never ran into

    If your talking only a inch what about the hook at the top for the door latch. Can you take it off to gain the inch. Bolt measured my rig when they gave it a safety check.
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    Need to know of a service placein NJ for Sprinter

    I would think the place where you bought it could tell you of all the NJ locations where there is authorized dealers.
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    Looking for a list of reputable cargo van expediting companies

    Mr. Xerexes, I should add foul language shouldn't be used with any carrier your contracted to. Even when a Dispatcher intentionally leaves out some important information about the run you have accepted. There's just no class in cursing someone.
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    Looking for a list of reputable cargo van expediting companies

    Mr. xerxes, I can speak from experience. Bolt won't tolerate bad language.:p
  13. BillChaffey

    Locking Gas Cap

    I went to JC Whitney looked up locking gas caps. At the bottom Google had at east eight sights.
  14. BillChaffey

    S/T drivers needed

    Teams or Solo's?.
  15. BillChaffey

    Where are Sprinters doing good?

    Jdenn, I believe I spoke to the same recruiter in 2007:D
  16. BillChaffey

    Will a extended van

    I have a E350 extended from the bulk head to inside of the rear doors it 10' 10."
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    DOT violation

    Is Connecticut the only State that requires a BulkHead in commercial vans?.
  18. BillChaffey

    Thinking about Cargo Van.. Q's

    If your so full there is no room you can have a sheet of plywood cut to width & length, put a 5 gallon bucket between the seats.Foam mattress from the dollar store & you have a bed.
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    List of Companies

    If the list gets much longer your going to need a bigger building.
  20. BillChaffey

    Telling Dispatchers To Go..........

    I took a load offer for Bolt to deliver 12:30 AM November 11 a couple of years back. Arrived at 11:45 PM. Went to the guard house and asked if I could deliver early. He said we close in 12 minutes and will not open again until 6 Am the 12th. Dispatch knew that they would be closed that nigh and...
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