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I realize that the large name expedited carriers utilize their own facilities to transfer freight from truck to truck or van to van. This practice used to be common with the vans especially. Not so much today with many non regulated vans being dispatched straight through without transfer. As...

Thanksgiving week busy or not? What do you think? I have in the past stayed in service with mixed results. Anyways have a safe holiday! KG

Pretend for a moment that you are interested in purchasing a 2013,2014,or 2015 used expedite van. At what milage would you consider the van to be "too used" for you to buy. For sake of discussion engines involved would be only diesels and big block gassers. Just wondering:) Stay safe KG

Just wondering by what means you all receive your load offers. E-mail, phone, qualcomm ? Maybe to many it makes no difference the method as long as they get them. Myself I prefer getting a written offer with as much info as possible to make a decision on the load. Sometimes a phone offer with...

Happy Easter to all! Hope everyone can take time to enjoy a portion of this day. Stay safe KG

Anyone have info on the change of name for Prestige expedite? Same management or a merger?

XPO rumored to buy Conway. That could stir some interest. stay safe kg

http://www.trucktrend.com/features/news/2014/163_1404_we_hear_gm_partnering_with_nissan_for_new_fullsize_vans/photo_4.html This might be insight into Chevy's new van entry! Hope this info becomes reality! Stay safe KG

I have owned in the past 2 diesel expedite vans. Both were pre- new generation diesels. I was pleased with them but always had a nagging doubt as to whether the economics of the diesel option could be justified. The price difference of fuel and the purchase cost premium the 2 big factors...

I am getting ready to install a rooftop air conditioner in a new van. I'am not really a fan of bumper mounted generators in or out of boxes. My question is for those who put the generators on the ground and chain the units to the van. Do you experience much vandalism or theft attempts when...

I am considering putting on a Sprinter van with Try Hours. Looked in the carrier forum and saw no recent posts. Anyone interested in giving up relevant recent info on this carrier? Thanks for your responses in advance! Stay safe KG

Has anyone experienced the Sprinter service at the Greenville SC Freightliner dealer? Thank you for your replies in advance. Stay safe

I know this topic has been endlessly discussed over the years. However it's time for me to purchase a new van and I have a personal interest in renewing the debate. The Sprinter van clearly provides more creature comforts, more cargo room, and good mileage as compared to Ford or Chevy. I...

The other day I utilized the services of Espar of Michigan for a battery and isolator installation. The staff was very knowledgeable about the technology and did a great job with my custom installation. I will use them again and would recommend their services if you want quality work at a fair...

The idea of using a box truck or some other van cut-a-way chassis design is very appealing to get the cubic ft for odd size loads. However I sometimes wonder about the crash worthy-ness of these vehicles. A production van is strenuously tested for crash safety, but what happens when the...

Have you seen this e-mail? Garfield on the oil crisis A lot of folks can't understand how we came to have an oil shortage here in our country. ~~~ Well, there's a very simple answer. ~~~ Nobody bothered to check the oil. ~~~ We just...

Every day the questions are asked, how many miles can I run a week, in a van, in a straight truck, in a tractor, 1000, 1500, 2000, ............ ? The answers always are , it depends, on your carrier, on your location ,on your expediting sense, on the economy.............etc. I suggest that...

Industry problems, trends, and innovation have weighed heavily on expediters minds recently. Just for example look at the #1 most predominate topic on this forum. How your fellow expediter deals with his or her urine, and whether to impose your favorite pee etiquette in person or via third...

Ok NOW I'am being serious. Let's assume for the sake of discussion that the following points are a given: IF no smaller vehicles are within range for pickup, load any truck.IF customer requests special equip etc. including dock high, load any truck. Truck owners do and should ask for their rate...

This headline definately caught your attention didn't it? Well in reality expedited carriers have the ability to make drastic changes to their fleet's fuel consumption. We as owner operators can help get it done. The carriers need to load trucks with appropriate sized loads. If a van can haul...