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Milage restriction = income restriction Tell me how many miles the load is, and then I tell the dispatcher what I will need to get the load there safely and on time. I know it doesn't always work that way, but it keeps me informed of the mph avg they are expecting me to maintain on that...

''I can do better than this at home doing telemarketing or going door to door trying to talk people into vinyl siding." Acquitted, I feel your pain Bro. This is the only job I have ever had where the costs to operate continue to go up, but the pay continues to go down. I'm not even going to try...

Stayed at the Dallas J (front lot) for 3 days in August and had no problems other than the music they pipe out to the lot 27 -7 course it rained continuosly the whole time. The only time I did feel unsafe in Dallas was at one of the local malls when I went to use the restroom at the one of the...

Well Phil, I got the newbie part covered. This is my 1st week out. Currently sitting in the Sprinter at a camp ground close to OK. City, enjoying the cool evening air, from the fan. After 103 and 95 degree days this is a welcome relief. I have had two runs this week first one was 417 miles. The...

Thanks for the replys. That is great relief...go get the plates tomarrow. :D

I guess I should stick to one question at a time. :eek: So the regular commercial plates are OK?

I was hoping for a different answer :( but thats what I thought. Do they base the rates on weight? Any idea how much they cost?

Can anyone tell me if I need IRP plates for my 3/4 ton Sprinter? The vehicle runs under 10k. The company I intend to lease to says I need to be licensed for 48 states. I live in Ohio. Would regular commercial plates fill that requirement? :confused: Thanks for any help.

Thanks again for all the advise and commentary. It really is appreciated by someone that is trying to take in all the facts before I make a move. I'm still very much on the fence about retirement. I have a good job and enjoy the family time, most of the time anyhow LOL. At the present I'm...

First, let me say thanks to everyone that has taken the time to reply and for sharing your wisdom with the newbie. Yes Jack, I do realize that this is possibly the worst time ever to get into expediting, and I appreciate your words to keep that on the forefront of my thoughts and to keep my...

I'm a prospective o/o and wondering if a conversion sleeper such as offered by Midway, Hanvey or Bentz would be the best decision in a Sprinter. I'm reading about all the layover time, so I'm concerned that I will need economical lodging but the sleeper unit takes away from cargo space and...