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    security clearance

    I think you are right ..However, to be sent a bid package I believe all you need is be registered with the defense dept.as a contractor ...I am not sure
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    security clearance

    Could you give any more information reqarding DOD security certificate 10 years...Who would I contact? and what numbers do I need to have.... I like the idea of dealing direct ;and finding loads from govt.r boards....If old and ugly helps I should be first out.
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    security clearance

    Good Answer....Simply apply to haul freight for whatever agency or branch of service and each will provide you with the necessary information ..insur..etc. Thanks B
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    Dodge Sprinter

    My wife believes the stress of driving a sprinter would be far less than a larger truck....Teams in Sprinters seem to running beween 1500-2000mi. per week @ 1.00+ There should be room for one more......
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    security clearance

    Apparently, FedEx has such an arrangement with the US govt. If an individual has their own authority....then should not they be offered the same opportunities to haul high security freight . What I am asking is what does a carrier need to do to qualify..to bid on such freight?
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    security clearance

    I understand that to haul some govt. freight requires special security clearance for their drivers ...Is it possible to attain such clearance so that whatever the company I contract with; I would have the necessary requirements. Could I acquire this clearance without going through an expediting...
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    security clearance

    I am considering signing on with a major expediting company...they move govt. freight which requires security clearance. How do i attain such clearance without going thought the company and is that clearance transferable from one company to another?
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    Cargo Van/ Sprinter

    Thank you for your response What is your GVW...Who is your carrier. Do you log
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    Team: 5 on/5 off rotate

    thank you,, You have done your homework...Ann and I will probably acquire a Cargo Van 14; 12,000+GVW what should a team do if a driver for whatever the reason begins to tires after 4 or 5 hours and their partner is ready to relieve them for a few hours...Everyone is different...
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    Team: 5 on/5 off rotate

    In 2002 my wife and I drove team we rotated 5hrs,on and 5hrs, off ..How do we log this without being in violation ??? Bear
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    Cargo Van/ Sprinter

    You are right ...a B unit too small.....a cargo van under 10GVW with a sleeper leaves only 2000# for cargo.... a cargo van 14' Cube with 14GVW allows at least 4000# of cargo on 4 pallets Now ,tell me how we drive 5hrs. on and 5hrs off Bear
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    I'm going to be sitting how long?

    i am thinking about signing up with panther...7/10 of a mile sounds a little harsh...
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    Cargo Van/ Sprinter

    Back to the drawing board....... there really isn't much difference between D and C units except a D unit gets more loads, Thank you both for your help....i will do more research... We are doing this for the money ... Nevertheless, Ann wants a kinder and easier way of expediating....I want...
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    Cargo Van/ Sprinter

    I had forgotten the weight issue ....It was volume that was my focus. Since the Cube Van is only rated at 10k then logs become necessary...and so do Chicken Houses..The stress level is already increasing thinking about how i am going to explain to Ann why we need a bigger truck .
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    Cargo Van/ Sprinter

    you are making a believer out of me......I was told 12-15 mpg. I will check out the Tuttle thread....this is my first forum ever on the internet...b
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    Cargo Van/ Sprinter

    what is the weight of your average shipment....Do you carry 2 or 3 pallets... what does your truck weigh... what size sleeper .....Are you happy with the engine....What does it cost to replace transmission....new engine the truck i am thinking about buying is a 2003 with 300k the price is...
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    Cargo Van/ Sprinter

    My intention is to get more miles ...with a Cube because I can carry more freight even though i will spend more money for fuel (than in a Sprinter) I will have less expenses driving a smaller truck...In a given area, I will have an advantage over a smaller cargo van.
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    Cargo Van/ Sprinter

    You are absolutely correct... I was told the truck weighted in between 5-6 K W/ sleeper and drivers probably 7000# i will need to research weight of Sprinter and cube van...that would mean i could only carry 2500-3000# Do you know the average weight that is carried by a Van?
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    Cargo Van/ Sprinter

    The van is rated under 10,000 # it has dualies r; My wife and I are planning to run team....We are considering Panther...We ran for FedEx from 2000-2002 .a fl70 22' Box... Ann does not want the stress of a large truck...i would be happy with a Classic Century Condo and double axles. she...
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    Cargo Van/ Sprinter

    I have an opportunity to purchase a 04 Pensky Chev 16' Cube Van for $11,000 with 75k miles ...Most of the Dodge Sprinter Vans sell for twice that.....I understand that breakdowns are common and repairs difficult with the Sprinter. I would be happy to hear from anyone that could offer me any...
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