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    I miss my van....

    Sadly, they're looking for a team. I won't trust just anyone with my life while I sleep, and I wouldn't expect anyone else to either. The only potential partner I have isn't interested in driving a big truck. She wants to go Van. (she's not a big fan of trucks, I can't even get her to try my...
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    Wondering

    One always tells the truth, the other lies......... Ya'll are making me feel old, mainly because I am, I remember a lot of that stuff! I remember my dad thinking he was freaking amazing, he had an 8 track player in his van! Even I had 8 tracks, then those other tape things, then those shiny...
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    Courier work with Cargo Van

    That sounds ominous Joe.... Try companies like Pilot, Seko, Associated Global, AIT. (All freight forwarders) They are the kind of companies I used to run for. Ask about specials and overflows. Specials are where the money is. Usually one way freight, but enough to cover the deadhead back...
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    OMG I shoulda slept in the van!

    What I hate, and its happened to me, is when you WANT a room, but can't find one that fits your needs. It was 2am, I was somewhere between Tupelo and Birmingham and I was exhausted. I started calling ahead, looking for a room. Couldn't find one with a checkout time that would let me get a...
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    I miss my van....

    I let my B expire as the opportunity I was looking at didn't pan out. (former fleet owner was looking at purchasing a B class truck) It wouldn't be an issue to go get it back again, as I still pre and post trip my truck every day, and I'm driving one that is as big as the "drive test" truck...
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    Safty issue

    California emissions. I'm driving a 26ft freightliner myself that does that...but its idling. If you were moving it SHOULDN'T shut down like that! That is a serious safety concern and you need to take that up with the truck owner or dealership ASAP. NOW, that being said, I've had mine shut...
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    I miss my van....

    I started out in "this" industry driving a cargo van for a small outfit. Running hot-shot freight all over the Rocky Mountain Region. I've been as far west as Page, AZ. and Elko Nv. As far north as the Canadian border (19 miles south of it) and as far east as Birmingham AL. I ran loads that...
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    2015 RAM Promaster Upfit from A to Z

    Can we get a completed shot from the back doors looking in? What I've seen so far makes me want to come to Michigan and drive for you. Looks like you take good care of your operators!
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    Solar powered Auto Air Conditioning

    Didn't Toyota already do this with the Prius? I thought I saw something like that in a commercial. Solar is supposedly the wave of the future though, definately something to look into. Wish I had the smarts to start experimenting with it.
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    got van lookn 4 a job in the carolinas

    That seems to be the way they all are anymore. They all want exp, which leaves us newbies out in the cold, because we can't get it. Catch 22 as it were. They want experience we can't get because they all want experience. The only way around it is to jump in head first, usually into the...
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    Illegals call for Violence

    If only, welcome to America. You are arrested, you are already guilty....even if you aren't. It doesn't matter what they say. The minute they detain you, you are guilty until proven innocent. Illegal aliens are illegal, hence criminal......yes, criminal. I agree with most of the others...
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    Why not use a trailer with a van or pick up?

    I wondered about that myself. Bet it would be a pain when you had to hook/unhook all the time, but the comfort of having a 12' "sleeper" sounds kinda cozy no?
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    Fuel Surcharges

    That would depend. If I'm working for myself, I'd take the 1.60 dependent on the destination. If I'm working for someone else, I'd take the load they told me to take. Both would be good rates, if conditions were right. I'll explain: Load one pays .50 per mile, with 1.00 FSC. (to 1.50 per...
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    March Locations

    Sitting at home in Denver, hoping someone has a van I can drive soon. Otherwise I might consider jumping in head first and going for a business loan!
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    How does everyone else feel about this

    It will drop freight prices. No doubt there, more trucks available for the same amount of loads, rates will go down. Will it kill the industry? Nah, America moves by truck. Yeah, there are other transportation options, but how many grocery stores have rail docks? Ship berths? Runways...
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    Camper?

    Wow, only 40? They look so much bigger when you walk by them. 40' is NOTHING, when you've driven a T/T. I have seen bigger RV's, and they almost always scare me. Some places don't even require special licensing for those behemoths! You obviously team in that one, h/w? How well does that...
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    It is time....

    I am now the proud owner of a shiney new, spotless CDL B. I submitted the multi app, and am hoping SOMEONE will contact me soon. I don't own a truck/van or I'd just call them up and say "yo!...put me to work!" I'm looking for an owner who wants a good, motivated driver. Gonna go look at other...
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    Countdown to Another Sprinter Killer- Sort Of

    Nissan NV. Seen them, didn't know if they were doing an extended version or not. NOT a cabover, look alot like sprinters on the outside. (basic shape) Inside is NICE, cooler in the center armrest and other little amenities that make it very tempting. Base model has an AUX input on the stereo...
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    name a city town or village with a funny name you have been too

    Wild Horse, CO. There is NOTHING there, a small post office and church, and a few abandoned homes...I think a couple people actually live there too. If you blink you'll miss it! T or C, NM. Actually a pretty big town, I drove through it one night around 11pm, couldn't see anything to make me...
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    50 cents more for gas and diesel

    We drive 65 in the big truck, (its a freightliner classic XL) when I'm out with my brother in law. Does it help? Yeah, we drive over 1200 miles on less than 200 gallons of diesel. I think its closer to 1190 for the round trip we make, but you get the point. We're averaging somewhere near 6...
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