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    Ford Transit Van Photos

    I was doing my route here in the Minneapolis area and came across the Ford Transit Van sitting at a dealership. It is a test vehicle for the larger dealers to get used to and present to clients. i was shocked to see this as i thought they weren't coming until later next year. It is a roomy...
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    Fuel Pricing

    Try gasbuddy.com, I use it all the time. Try the trip cost calculator you can find the cheapest fuel along a route. I saved alot on my last vacation using this site. You can enter all kinds of info to maximize your fuel savings. Dang thing even gives you your "carbon footprint" like I give a...
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    Looking for roaming sattelite

    I have a program I downloaded from the web that you can copy your dvd's so you don't have to bring the originals with you. I have a subscription to netflix and well.....wink wink. It has saved me THOUSANDS in dvd purchases. Any questions feel free to drop me a line.;)
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    Dynamex question.

    Moot, That is exactly where they are located in New Brighton. I would love to do 80-85% local with a few out staters....perfect. I should say that I am with the "Freight" division of UPS which is a whole different entity. The pay is alot less and the whole organization STINKS! I'm sure you...
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    Dynamex question.

    Hey all, I have been looking into buying my own straight truck for years and have many local and national companies to choose from here in the minneapolis/st paul area. The one that seems to stand out is Dynamex as they are a national company and seem to have a more diverse customer...
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    Is 330,000 too many miles?

    >From what I know...I would be more concerned with the age. >(in this case) Most companies you will lease on with >(FedEx, Panther, Express 1, etc) Will more than likely >require a newer truck. > >If you are truly going independent, 330,000 isnt bad if it >has been taken care of. I have...
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    Is 330,000 too many miles?

    I am looking to buy a 1995 international 4900 and use it to SLOWLY start up my own little freight buisiness and see if I like it or not. My question is....for $6000 do you think it is a good deal to buy a '96 with 330,000 miles on it? Cause we have straight trucks at ups with well over 600,000...
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