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RE: looking to find a lasting relationship with sl >If Bernie's Sprinter be rockin'don't knockin'!! >I'm sure she's out there buddy,use your good looks and >charming personality,and lots of celery you can't loose! I'm afraid Bernie's bumper sticker should say " If this van's rockin' there...

>There's no rule saying you have to have DOT numbers on a >truck. You only have to if it's commercial. If you're doing >personal things with the truck, then it's not commercial. If >I'm not mistaken, liability covers it in case it's being >utilized for non-commercial use. Seems to me if you...

The necessary forms and sticker are available at most truck stops . How many truck owners ask inspectors to verify their certification ?

>What is the estimated total cost per mile at todays fuel >cost and other misc . cost to operate a Sprinter? > >Thank you, >Walter Smoak The problem with this question is you really need to know the down the road fuel cost . Increasing fuel costs will increase costs of tires , oil changes ...

What would happen in case of accident ? As I said before , you are still under contract and For Hire although you would be off duty . In that case I would argue the requirement of logging driving time . You have lines for driving and lines for off duty . You can't log off duty , driving . If you...

I was sure I read somewhere that a CMV that was UNLADEN could be driven off duty a reasonable distance for meals or lodging but I've been all through the FMC Safety Regulations and can't find it . There is a misunderstanding of Not For Hire status . This applies to private carriers that carry...

Like others , I think a cargo van o/o has a tough enough time making a profit without trying to split it with anyone . I'd advise anyone getting into expediting against getting a B unit but if they did buy a good used unit , maintain it well and make decent money once it was paid for . I'm a...

Some Freightliner Centuries come with an am/fm radio that has the NOAA weather band on it .

You won't have that problem with some newer vehicles . The bearings are sealed and when a front bearing goes you have to replace the whole hub assembly and parts usually have to be ordered

I read the GM vans will have an auxilary heater that runs off diesel in the tank .

The greatest reward in life is to see your children grow up to be good parents of good children . Then you know you've accomplished something worthwhile .

RE: I own a 99 e350 but I plan on buying a truck Just another thought . It's the down time and lost revenue that hurts just as much as labor costs . You need a reliable truck . Under $10K won't get you much . Will you be paid a surcharge ? You'll need it . You must be looking at pulling...

RE: I own a 99 e350 but I plan on buying a truck I'd go with a sleeper because of better tradein value and it gives you the option of taking a couple of hours sleeper berth if delayed . You want to stay away from a single axle . Check with leasing companies for trucks coming off a 2 or 3 year...

>In a previous career, I was a mechanic at what is now >Wieland International. In the 3 months I worked there, 4 >trucks got replacement engines straight from Navistar >because they were dropping injectors, snapping cranks, and >having inj. pumps fail. International was shipping in new...

RE: pros and cons of leasing,renting commercial ve I wonder what will happen to those leases since the court said FedEx Ground drivers are employees , not contractors .

Yeah , but he wanted to start with NEW trucks .

>do i have to have dish network , i was just thinking on just >a good antenna, will this work alone, without having to pay >for any service? You wanna play , you gtta pay . You need the receiver to get a satellite signal and in most cases the provider owns the equipment and it's supposed to...

>When I was out on the road. I had a direct tv unit. Regular >dish I used. Had a pole welded to a peice of 2" sq >tubing.Slid it into my towing receiver,adjusted the dish and >wamo had good reception all the time I set idle. If you have >Direct Tv at home, you can add a additional receiver...

A clear plastic cover is probably o.k. . The ones that can't be read by cameras are darker and more costly .

A while back a gentleman expressed intent to start a trucking company with about 20 trucks . I forgot his member name and couldn't find his posts . I've seen a fairly new franchise ,PODS , that seems to be a very good opportunity for someone with his background .