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    fuel economy

    I am wondering if a strait truck gets better fuel economy than a big class 8 rig. and if so what's everyone getting. i'm looking at a Cascadia with a box on the back with a sleeper
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    los angeles

    any thoughts on companies in los angeles that are looking for sprinter vans?? and is theres someone out there also about how many miles are you running??
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    why the long wait

    I ordered a sprinter van 4 months ago completely loaded. I went for the 3500 high roof wb ext with the 4X4 powertrain and all of the other goodies except for the mb radio since I want to put my own in. any ideas why it takes so long to build a van??
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    more input please

    I am wondering if I could tug freight around in a cargo trailer with a sprinter? I am looking at the one that can tow 7,500 lbs?? or would shippers and receivers look @ me like I am crazy if I showed up with a setup like that:eek:?? as I would like to uplift the inside of my van to suit my needs...
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    looking @ the international 4500 series

    I have been looking @ the international 4500 series trucks. ok I am wondering what motor and what transmission setup would you go with and why?
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    bunk conversion

    i'm looking at a box truck with a 28 FT box and a lift. I am wondering if anyone has done a custom bunk. I would be putting a wall up separating the cargo area from the bunk area. I also wanted to cut an opening in the side and install a separate side door and some windows.
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    dirrence between life of an expediter vs an OTR driver

    how is the life of an expediter that stays out for weeks or months at a time different vs an OTR driver:confused:
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    solar panels anyone??

    iv'e seen drivers have battery banks generators for comfort while on the road. what are peoples thoughts on solar panels for things like keeping the batteries charged for a dorm sized fridge and some LED lights. but mainly to keep the battery bank charged to keep the fridge going while your...
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    advantages and disadvantages of staying under 26,000 pounds

    what are some of the advantages and dis advantages of staying under 26,000 pounds:confused:. i'm sure parking will be one of the first advantage mentioned :D
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    a few more newbie questions

    i'm thinking of running a ford transit connect and leasing on to a carrier and learning the business I do learn fast. Do I need a CDL for running something like a transit connect though one day I would like to move up to a box truck. Do you guys sleep in your vans and if so where do you park...
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    ford transit connect

    noob here looking to getting into expediting. what are my chances of signing up with a ford transit connect :confused:. I prefer OTR expiditing
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