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New to Expediting and have heard a lot about Laredo, but not much about El Paso. I was offered 2 loads out of SC this week and decided to take the MI load so I could be closer to home. Interested in your comments about El Paso. Hard to get out of like Laredo? Didn't see too much...

Hi! Just curious about when you new Sprinter owners did your 1st oil change? My 2012 Sprinter came with Mobil 1 esp 5w-40 Oil. They say 10k , but it makes me kind of nervous as the Van is being broken in. I have 600 miles on it right now. I was thinking 3000 miles then going with 10k...

Looking for options for load bar for Sprinter. I have not seen E-track load bar thats locks into E-track rails that fits Sprinter at about 80-85 inches width. They all seem too long for Trucks. 1) Can I find these bars that will lock into E-track for Van? Ive found the ones with the rubber...

Going to buy a 2012 Sprinter and would like some advice from you experienced Expediters. Will be used for Expediting. I have a choice of two 170E's and different options so I am trying to figure out if its worth the extra $2500 for the higher $ model which has: 1) Cargo Pack- Has L track...

I have a question for all you Sprinter owners. If you were buying a used Sprinter would you go with option A or B? (Considering your carrier age limit is no problem) A) 2004-2006 under 100k miles, good body no problems. B) 2008 high miles 300k miles, good body no problems yet. I am...

I guess this guy wasn't happy with his truck and wanted everyone to know. LOL Looks like body's ok and the rest is junk. Car # A43

Not too much information on new Ford Transit or Dodge Ducato cargo vans. I went to Dodge and Ford dealers and they basically knew nothing. Only the Dodge dealer told me they were trying to better the Sprinter price on the Ducato to around 30K. Ford Transit it say 1st/2nd qtr 2013 hopefully...

Do any of you run these trucks and if so have you had any problems at the scales/DOT? Looking at options- 1)Unicell DRW Chevy under 10,000GVRW. Also does anyone know empty weight of these trucks? Thanks, Steve

I drove for 15 years(trade shows) and then decided to sell my Company in 2004. I thought I would love being in an office and home very day. I run a PC shop in Europe last six years and can say I hate it! It does not help I am on a small island 15 KM long. I went from driving cross...

Any of you buy your Cargo Max, Cube Van or Sprinters at auction? If so how did it work out? Looking at few auctions in Ohio and there are a few Vans , but not too often Sprinters or Cubes.

I'm overseas right now, but will be back for 2 weeks to go to the Seminar in Monroe. I really wanted to come to the July one, but don't think I can make it. Just curious if a lot of people go to the smaller seminars? Also current Expeditors have these seminars been very helpful for any of...

Just curious about your opinions. 1) Is it more Political (big oil) or maybe technical reason? Example is new Fiat 2.3 liter multijet diesel. Listed as 38mpg city/highway 5 speed manual for Ducato Van. This is a truck I would really want for long distance travel-expediting. I would...

Just curious if most of you under 10,000GVW have CB installed?

Considering buying the following for Expediting. Ran both types for 15 years so have no problem logging in E450. Wanted to spend 10-15K for a good used truck to get started then buy a Ford Transit, Dodge Ducato(Fiat) in a few years. 1) E450 Cube van Gvw 14,000 Advantages-Cargo carry 4000+...

Came about this UK site with versions and prices on Transit van. Looks like they will be around 30K to start and I would think the versions would be similar in USA. Diesel engines are 2.2L. They offer front and rear wheel drive versions. I've seen them in Europe and they look really nice...

Considering moving back from Europe and getting into Expediting. I have been reading forums for 2 last years and really enjoy the posts. I really miss being on the road and being in USA. This forum is about the closest I can get to either one right now. Plus for me in Expediting move. 1)...

Interested in know opinions on which of the following two areas would be better to be based out of in a Sprinter/ Box truck under 10,000k. 1) Youngstown, Oh (more auto factory loads)? 2) Laurel, Md (more gov loads)? Thanks!

Would having a second business alongside the courier be looked upon as a negative with most carriers? This would be a small business run out of my home using internet and phone. What I was thinking if I am in Knoxville and have a few hrs of waiting I could visit a few customers and pass out...

Hello! I am considering returning from Europe and getting into expediting. I have been reading these forums the last few months, but have a few questions. Some of them maybe a little odd. I have 18 years/800k OTR experience with my own import/export company(sold in 2004). 1)Can I use this...

Hello! Been living in Europe last 7 years and really miss being on the road. I ran a family import/export business and did trade shows(ceramic industry) for 18 years from 1986-2004. Ran e350 vans and e350 box trucks(over 800K) all across the country, and now am on an island that is 12 miles...