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We own several Sprinters but are considering a ford or GMC. How does the weight and fuel on these vehicles compare to a sprinter. Also what if we added an aerocell body how would this affect the fuel milage. Looking forward to some insight. Thank you and stay safe out there. Jim

Hi Everyone: Would like some clarification. Are we allowed to possess alcohol in our vehicle while under load or deadheading. Not in the cab but in the box. My understanding is you better have a bill of lading. Checked the D.O.T. Handbook and cannot find anything to clarify it. Your help along...

like some ideas to help prevent our trucks from gelling up. Besides additives and winterized diesel whatelse can we do. Thanks.Be safe out there Jim

Hi Everyone: I know that Thanksgiving is traditionally the time to kick of the holiday season. I would like to take this time to wish all of you and your family a safe and joyous time together. For those of you who are not able to make it home I trust that you will be safe and take some time to...

Hi Everyone: When Late for dinner posted about the ticket he received I really thought it was far fetched and reaching by the MSP. Today I had a conversation with Lt Archambault. He is with the Motor Carrier Division. He told me their interpretation is that we need to scale when the scales are...

Hi everyone! I would like to take this time to wish everybody a happy new year. I trust that 2006 will be a profitable and safe one for all of us. Over the years I have learned a lot from this sight and all of you that have taken the time to share on important matters. Thank you!! Jim

Today we placed D.O.T. Numbers on our cargo vans. Never really had the D.O.T. numbers on the smaller vehicles. Do we have to log when in the vans since we have the number displayed. I maintain a log because I am in the box truck most of the time and I go out of state the most. I know our van...

we have a newer (less than 40,000 miles) freightliner sprinter and the egr valve is bad. Is this common? This particular problem cost us 5500 for air freight cost because it went down under load. Driver disconnected it to get it home. Is there a way that this can be prevented or is it a problem...

does anyone who owns a fl 70 have problems with the shifter tower? Curious to know if it ever locks into reverse and then wont unlock without taking the shifter out. If anyone knows how to prevent this I would like to know. We have one fl 70 that this has happened on several occassions. Thank you

The company I work for has one truck with a bench seat. We are looking to replace it with some sort of pump up or electric air ride. Any idea where I may be able to locate one in the Grand Rapids area or the Michigan area? Thanks.

I am a long time reader but post very little. I love this sight and all that it has to offer. Live in the Grand Rapids Area and work for a local company. Just wanted to take this time to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and a safe one as well.

Hi Everyone: About three years ago maybe four, there was an article and picture about a car that was super overloaded and it was hilarious. I believe it happened at a Home Depot out in Maryland. If someone could tell me how to find this I would appreciate it. For those who have never seen it is...