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The new exctr. or layover rules have extended the miles not paid from 50 to 75 for DH and now will not pay the FSC for the first 25 miles. In 2007 FECC passed the entire FSC on to the trucks, but then changes and began keeping an unknown portion of what the customer pays in FSC. FECC stated this...

Truck drivers around the world have been called many things: Independant, Non-Political, Professional, and MANY other things! So, in keeping this this professional, non-political conforming manner let me just say: MERRY CHRISTMAS, and the very best wishes thrughout the coming year, to all...

Where have you found the best Sprinter mechanics? Outside of Boston, in Shrewsbury, Ma. I use Wagner Mercedes. They have a team of experienced techs. Years ago we fequently heard about a mechaic in western PA., who was refered to as the "Sprinter Doctor". Anyone know what happened to him and...

If one buys a top of the line fully charged large battery and then connects say a 1200 watt inverter to it. Then from the inverter I connect a trickle charger back to the battery. Question one: will the battery stay fully charged or will the drain from the inverter alone cause the battery to...

With more Sprinters being run out there, I think it would be good to get an update on the most common problem with them: EGR valves. I have 50+ thousand on my 08 and replaced the valve (under warranty) at 20 thousand. My idiot light has come back on and I'm told my EGR is looking for replacement...

OK, it's wayyyy below freezing out here. What do you have for advice about keeping your windshield washer solution from freezing? Is there any special additive out there? I always try to buy the -20 or better solution, but it still freezes.

Those of you who have the Sirius radio add-on units, those where you have need to program both your FM and the Sirius radios to the same non-in-use station. What do you find is the best station to tune to? I know 88.1 is the preset channel, just wondering if anyone has found something better...

I've looked everywhere for the OBDII outlet on my new Stprinter (08) and can't find it! Just received a ScanGuageII and it needs to plug into the outlet. Anyone know where they hid it? Thanks, Jack

Ok all you experienced van operators, here are three questions which could help others besides myself; 1. Do the major companies require vans to have apportioned plates, or simple commercial ones? We are talking about under 10,000GVW. 2. Veh. does not need to scale (unless hazmat...

08 Sprinter 2500 high roof; Anyone out there got up-to-date mileage figures? We're talking about the V6 3.0L engine with 5 spd auto. Thanks for any info, all is appreciated.

Do we have a UPS Critical Expedite recruiter out there? Anyone have any update on their success?

Suggestions or opinions on which companies provide the best and more loads for van/small box truck (under 10,000) in the Boston area? Companies that are adding trucks that is.

OK people, diesel over $4.! What are your top suggestions for increasing your trucks MPG? Does anyone know of, or recommend a fuel additive which is designed to increase MPG? We're driving a 08 Western Star with a MBE4000-450 and a 13spd Ultrashift which on a good day gets 8.5MPG (usually 7.5).

We see some great pics atached to posts, particularly those of the writers trucks. What is the process for getting permission to post pictures - ones that attach each time you post a message? The really simple way for those of us that need that extra help.

Winter and freezing weather is here and time for our rear door locks to start sticking and freezing. Saw a unique and excellent idea on a fellow expediters truck the other day; The speacial lock made for trailer hitches on cars and trucks, looks sort of like a metal bolt seal used by the...

Recently told to use D2 deisel (ULSD) in our new truck. Can someone explain what different types of deisel fuels are out there, what the differences are?

A question for the more advanced members: I very simple words, for us very simple people, how do you post photos in a question or response? How does one post a photo with their name?

Any new trucks out there that require the new ULSF? Are you find ing any difficulty getting the fuel? What do the engine makers say about using the old fomula fuel in the new engines when for example you can not find the ULSF?

Here is a question which the more experienced out there can explain and I know a lot of us newbees will be helped. Your sitting in xyz for a day or so - how do you get your own load, where do you look, what is the normal process? I understand that each company has it's own policy about allowing...

Anyone out there have any experience with the GMC W4500 crew cab? GVW averages 16000 and can easily carry a 16 foot box with liftgate. Would possibly make a great HD B unit with a small sleeper area.