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Anyone out there driving a E450? Got my eye on a 98 E450 with powerstroke and 16 ft box and planning on using it for local deliveries. Just wondering how they hold up, mpg etc.. Thanks in advanced for the reply. Randy

If your bored and surfing the web, check out www.realdrivers.com . This has bad and good reports of trucking companies. Some of the posts I read were actually funny. Why someone would stick around with a company that screws them every week is beyond me. But they stay with them until they are out...

Any expedite van drivers driving a E350 with the powerstroke engine? Looking for information on performance, power, milage and maintanence. Also your opinion whether you prefer gas or diesel (if you have driven both). All suggestions/opinions welcome. Thanks Randy:-)

Well folks, Its time to say good bye to expediting. The last 30 days put that big stake right through my wallet. Removing those big signs of my truck so I can turn it in monday. Its been interesting but cannot believe these companies still hire with little freight out there. Hope the ones who...

Still checking out carriers and haven't seen much said about Express-1. Anyone out there with any experience with them please give me your 2 cents on them. I've been home for 3 weeks now and am in no hurry to get back to work but have to sooner or later. Getting used to being around the house...

Any Landstar express O/O's out here that can give me there opinion on Landstar Express? Considering jumping on board but want to ask current O/O's how you like the company. You can comment on this board or e-mail me personally at [email protected]. After reviewing there packet, seems like alot...

Doing a little research on possibly putting a sleeper on my FL70 extended cab. This one is to small. I have looked at alumi-bunk and double eagle on the web. Asking for your input on sleepers you have (good or bad) and recommendations. Want a good size to be comfortable in though. Will be...

Has anyone with a 3126B cat engine ever used or have installed a temp-a-start in there truck? This is similar to detroits opti idle. Just found this in the last edition of Land Line magazine. For those who want info on it, check out www.tempastart.com . Am looking for personal experience with...

Anyone have the Allison 6 speed automatic tranny in there truck? Looking for oppinions (good or bad). Also maintanance and mpg info. Could you also state if you bought your truck with it in or had it installed. Thanks Randy

Looking for a generator setup for my FL 70. I looked at the proheat ice but don't think this will work as the sleeper is only 26 in. I would like something that heats in the winter and cools in the summer. Was thinking a generator with 12 volt plugs and run a extention cord inside. Then find...

Thank god spring is finally here. I hope with the change of season comes better loads for all of us. I don't know about you folks out there but I have been sucking wind since December. My last day is friday with the local courier I am with and still haven't found another to go with. No reason to...

Anyone out there running single and making any money? Am running for a local company and beginning to tick me off so checking to see if its worth concidering. I hate to give up my weekends but got to make the truck payments. Would appriciate your comments or suggestions. Thanks Randy

looking to see whats everyone is getting these days. Please list type of engine and your miles per gallon. Also checking to see if mine is comparable to anyone else. I have a cat 3126B 8.2 liter and get around 8.6 mpg. I think this is low so trying to compare. Will also give me an idea on my...

Anyone out there who owns a FL70 that has heater control problems? When I turn to the defrost/floor setting, I still get heat from the dash area. Also have very little floor heat in any setting. Am trying to see how many FL70 owners are having the same problem as me. Had it at the...

Anyone care to disclose what your making a mile and with what type of vehicle and who your driving for? From reading the posts in this newsgroup, I would have to say I am glad I didn't jump on with fedexcc or any other big company. I am currently with a couier service in town and make 75% of the...

I am looking for load bars for my FL 70. All the places I have talked to in minnesota don't know what I am talking about. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks