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    Straight Truck Leases Available - Where can I fin

    RE: Straight Truck Leases Available - Where can I Hi, I'm curious...The bank's business lease... Would you mind sharing how it is structured ???? Is it a closed end or open ended lease ???? Did you negotiate the terms and the residual at end ???? Nothing down is not abnornal...however the 1st...
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    2007 Diesels

    Hi, I think you are asking 2 questions ??? #1 - The 2007 trucks (diesel compliant for emissions) are not being delivered from dealers as yet (at least not in the Class 3-7 units I sell)... #2 - You are referring to the ULSD (effective 10/15/2006) I believe that many locations are now pumping...
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    the art of sitting still

    I think he is talking about the Forex or commodity futures (you know pork bellies, orange juice, sugar etc.) market... If catch a late night infomercial...you may pick up a few "buzzwords" too.... He probably just came back from the seminar.....all "juiced up" (ha! Ha!) Frank in Pa. "The...
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    moving truck

    Hi, If you are buying the truck from a dealer...ask for a " temporary transit plate" to get the truck to Idaho..... You cannot haul commercially ...but you will have about 30 days to get home.... If you are buying from a private party...you will need to go to state registration office or an...
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    Lease Purchase Contract Woes

    That's the way it's supposed to work... Good Luck... P.S. - Get copies of everything...for future issues... "The Beast in the East":)
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    Lease Purchase Contract Woes

    Hi Phil, What you referring to is called a "courtesy trade"..in the business lingo. It usually done when a buyer has a trade vehicle that he has already contracted or agreed to sell to a someone else..... We do this a lot for our good clients..... We generally take a fee around $250 or so to...
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    Be Advised Driving in PA

    I apologize if this was a true hoax.... What prompted me to send it was the author actually signed his name and phone number to the e-mail (I guess he may be in trouble). The trucking company is a fairly large carrier out of Pittsburgh....and given the way our governor (schmooze Rendell) ran...
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    Be Advised Driving in PA

    Gents (and ladies): Be advised I recieved this from a reliable source: Emailed to me as follows: Subject: Warning to PA residents regarding speeding PA State police will launch a 30-day speeding ticket frenzy throughout the state starting Feb 1, 2006. The State estimates that 22 million...
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    Barn Doors

    Try: GEM Industries Chicago Ill. 773-608-7007 They make quilted "roach coaches"...and can fabricate doors... So they say.... "The Beast in the East"
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    Seat Pads?

    Hey Bob, My wife and I marketed a product (seat cushion and other items) that do a great job for driving....... I'll send you one to try for a awhile.......no charge ... E-mail me when you get a minute... Frank in Pa. "The Beast in the East"
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    Credit/background check

    When businesses use vendors for products or services they generally do DUNS report to determine the status of the company for things like payment history and how they opertate ( i.e. cash flow,debt, etc.) As an O/O you are a vendor to the company thereforse they want to know about you and your...
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    Climatic van bodies

    Inside box height ??? Wood floor I assume ???? Railgate may be an issue due to swing doors (frame narrow) Will let you know what I come up with "The Beast in the East"
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    Climatic van bodies

    Post some specifics on the type of van you have and what you need...I'll be glad to assist if I can Frank in Pa. "The Beast in the East"
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    Nextel?

    Hi Guys, I just drove a 3500 Chevy Van for a customer from Eastern PA to CA Drove I-76, I-70, I-44, I-40,I-10.....PA,WV,OH,IN,IL,MO,OK,TX,NM,AZ,CA Used my Nextel to speak to my wife all the way expect to small spots in southern MO near Joplin and just near the TX/MN border west of Amarillo...
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    van warranty

    Hi again, I re-read your post and saw you are looking into leasing this unit... That kind of changes the picture a little.... Are you looking at a TRAC lease or a standard lease ???? Depending on you mileage a fixed lwase could kill you on mileage charges alone...and the warranty could be used...
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    van warranty

    Hi, I sell these units and it doesn't matter if you are a plumber or and electrician or an expeditor....the warranty on a new unit is the same for everybody.... As someone else mentioned...upfitted means that you are adding to the truck...for your business...GM appreciates that so much that...
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    Lease agreement for drivers of O/O

    Wow.... You been through a lot since we spoke........ I knew you were having troubles....I guess this was the outcome Hope your OK.... Are you looking for a new gig ???? Call me when you have a minute... Frank in Pa. "The Beast in the East"
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    gas vs. diesel

    Thanks for the green light on a plug for me.. I am Commercial Truck/Fleet Specialist (fancy title for a salesman) with Fred Beans. We are located in Doylestown Pa. approx. 30 miles north of Philadelphia... Website: www.fredbeans.com I carry all of the Big three+ ...and we have dealerships...
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    gas vs. diesel

    Duramax scheduled for 2006 Model year...you have about 12-13 months before you can order one. I understand this be mated to a new design Allison as well Will keep everyone posted as I hear more details.. Frank in Pa. "The Beast in the East"
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    gas vs. diesel

    Hi Lawrence, I have a spreadsheet that I provide my customers on the time to recoup a diesel vs. gas engine.... I use 9MPG for gas and 12MPG for diesel.... Given today's prices and assuming a $4800 (Powerstroke or Duramax) upcharge for the diesel truck.....at 100K miles per year...you would...
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