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terryandrene...I live here in Des Moines, where ya'll at?? I was just by the truck stop checking on our new truck. Real sticky out there. Eh??

Power Windows, both, power door locks - 2008 Volvo VN780 Expediter

Thanks Mike . . .nice to hear fom ya. Guess what?? The truck came in Friday. Me and Bobbie were coming home from the dealer and I looked over to the west bound side of I-80 and saw our truck going west. I turned around and gave chase. It sure looks like a goony with those long frame rails...

On the Volvo subject...I just so happen to own the very first factory built Volvo 780 Condo straight truck 2008 model. It's a "D" unit. I got the factory to build this as a new model only if I agreed to thier spec changes. 1. Tungsten Alloy frame that's 4 inches bigger practically eliminating...

One expert says to get your attorney to open a blind trust in a false name (it's legal) before accepting the money. This will put a stop to people bothering you. Then, MOVE FAST! Buy another home somewhere else and keep it quiet as long as you can. There are people who have won big who seem...

I heard on the evening news that the land border crossing passports will not be mandatory until June 2009 (2 national networks)reported on Tuesday evening. For air travel, the mandatory has been moved to Jan 2008. They are requiring for air travel to show proof of application though. You can...

My wife and I recently got our HME's. My process took only 4 days. My wifes was going almost 4 weeks so we started calling around to see what the holdup was. Turned out, our local law enforcement didn't quite finish sending in her app to TSA. Like always, everybody started pointing fingers at...

Oh ya, there is a flame on the hood. I've got most of the front covered in stainless so it would be pointless to paint it. Lots of ideas still in my head. I'm currently looking to even paint the fenders and fairings light silver metallic still. I just built a custom front crash bar that fits...

Thanks for the input folks. No, I think your right Tennesseahawk...I'm thinking of taking the flame off the front fender. As far as the Panther logo, my opinion would be you could have the flames in any color as long as the are contrasting. If I were panther, I would suggest those flames but...

I have to agree on the graphics. I have been in the sign business for almost 30 years and it's nice to see something different. It's refreshing. I always tell people that the graphics are like a cherry on a nice cake....finsih it right. I'm trying to upload a picture of our new volvo with...

Everybody who has their furry kids with them, you might check with your accountants. My wife and I were audited by IRS and we were told then we could get an deduction for our pet (dog) if it weighed 40-45 lbs or up as a security device on the truck. I think then it was like $1200 allowed for...

I have been getting some good info from everybody here lately. I wanted to know how you log now with teams. My wife and i are returning to expediting as a D unit in June and wanted to know.

Well...just what I thought. My favorite is the rollup door because of the fact I don't have to hurry up, drop my gear and get on the dock before some yahoo just figures he's going to start loading without your help. (or before you get the gear down). I too have never lost a load because of the...

Just wondering what is the most popular or maybe the most wished for. All the new trucks for sale (almost) offer only barn doors. I tend to want a roll up door.

Thanks for the answers, just confirms what I was thinking. I'm trying to find a D unit new that will perform as a D unit. I was ordering a 08 Volvo vn780 stretched with both axles down. Now, the factory says it can't even start our truck until October. I've heard all the nonsense about the...

Does the effect of putting a pusher or lift axle in front of the drive axle really help that much with geting the the goal of 13,000 load capacity?? I just can't see how that would really help the weight problem on the front axle.

Anyone have any info regarding the new Sterling 9500?? One thing is what the empty weight is without a lift axle. I've been out of things for a few years and see nothing has changed with the dealers telling you what their truck will scale. I just don't want to mess with getting the axle later...

Thanks Tweetie...we're going to stick with the D unit. We really enjoyed it. Your right, it has it's ups and downs. I remember when the army used for it's slogan "want an adventure...join the army". That really should be and expeditors motto. Just think of it as a motorhome with some junk in...

Back then, a class 8 made into a "D" unit straight truck was a Super D. Not sure what they call them now. I just know that when we had a single axle (rear), we couldn't even run empty with full tanks and not be over on our front axle. I'm not doing that again. I'll either pay the FET and get...

Hello, I am an ex-FedEx'er, D unit. Had a Super D and left in 2000 to take care of my mother-in-law. Problem is, FedEx wants us back and I was wondering how things are moving. It seems the people on the forum have a good pulse on things with out ranting or raving too much. I'm looking for...