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    Damn, inflation hit sprinters hard.

    Long time no see. Been away from expediting for years and now that I have a little bit of money saved up thought about looking into buying a promaster. And damn, there like 60-70k new now. When I was doing it they were like half of that. I'd imagine rates have not gone up enough to reflect...
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    Doordashing in down time?

    This may be a stupid question, I tried searching but couldn't find anything. Other than Turtle talking about how he does it staying home now, so maybe you have some thoughts on it. Is there any reason why you couldn't door dash if you're just sitting waiting for a load in a sprinter...
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    How to find a team driver?

    I'm looking to get back into expediting for class B straight truck. I posted in the classifieds looking for a team mate but wanna know if there's any other options? If you call the carriers is that something they usually help with? Btw from South Carolina, do not need home time aside from...
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    Better times to go back to expediting? (Straight truck)

    I was planning on going back to expediting earlier this year, looking for spot in straight truck for a fleet owner, and then covid happened. So I decided to wait. Things have seemed to.... stabilize sorta. Things seem a bit busier. Soo.... Hows freight?
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    Anyone go from van to straight truck? looking for advice.

    I had about 4 months exp in a TT when i decided i didnt like it. it was definitely due to the sheer size of what i was driving. So i got into van expediting. Did that for about a year with breaks in between. Now ive decided to give straight trucks a try, driving for an owner of course...
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    What's needed to run for different brokers/carriers?

    This is purely out of curiosity. Seems like when you sign on to a major carrier like panther, landstar express, V3, etc, you are under their authority and sign something saying you won't run loads for any other carrier (because you're using their insurance, dot and ein numbers, etc) So what...
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    Buying a van, wait until after July?

    So been planning on getting back into expediting as owner op of promaster 3500. I have about a year driving for owners so i know the ropes. Just wanna get some input, if you were where i am would you wait until the slow month of july is over with since its so close anyway? Currently im making...
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    Best small generator that will fit between van wheel wells?

    Im going to install aux batteries with an inverter that ill run a 700-1000watt portable ac unit from. As i learned from you guys, that will drain my batteries way too fast. So im looking for a small generator that i can attach to the batteries and run when im running the ac unit (or just to...
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    how to attach e track (van)?

    So, if i have my plywood floor attached with self tapping screws into the floors crossmembers, whats the best way to go about attaching the e track properly? Im not the most knowledgeable when it comes to construction type stuff. Ill just fire off a bunch of questions i have about it....Are...
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    Can i screw into the floor of promaster in the front floor?

    Not sure if itll work or not but id like to remove the passenger seat and screw 90 degree braces into the floor and to a refrigerator to hold it in place there Will i be able to do this? If not whats other options to sucure a mini fridge to the front flooring? Id also like to attach a...
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    Battery setup help

    Starting to make plans to buy van next month and im a little confused on the details of installing all the electrics....aux batteries, roof ac unit, genererator, inverter etc. I want to have about a 900-1100 ah battery bank most likely of 2-4 batteries. I want a smart isolator that will...
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    expediting in non cdl straight truck?

    I have seen a few of these regular "day cab" straight trucks with the front of the trailer converted into a sleeper and im wondering what someone could expect from becoming an O/O of one of these. Im very attracted to the fact that there is way more of these on the market and that i can find...
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    Thoughts on 6 skid cube van vs 3 skid sprinter (both under 10k)?

    Looking into getting my own van shortly. It was recommended to me that I look into a cube van, box truck, whatever (you may call it something different, its a van with a small 14' box on the back) It will lessen how many pounds I can carry slightly, but will double the floor space (with a 2ft...
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    Best coolers?

    Besides yeti is there any good non powered coolers that wont break the bank that will keep ice cold for at least a few days? I wanna start eating healthy and hitting the gym as often as possible as unfortuantely taco bell and mcdonalds arent going to help with that.
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    Aux Batteries Questions

    Okay so I'm looking into getting some auxiliary batteries for my sprinter than I can hook up an inverter too. want to power my phone charger, laptop charger, small fridge, and some fans. So its not a crazy amount of power I'm looking to use. So I'm looking into semi truck batteries, where are...
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    What roads to not go on in nyc in sprinter van

    I have a 8ft 6 clearence someone told me to stay off of the parkways is there any other major roads to avoid?
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    Best truck stop shower rewards for a deisel sprinter?

    The last time i expedited i had to have everything set up for gasoline and im starting again this week in a diesel. Just wondering what is my best option for getting shower credits and other rewards for deisel, being that its a van and not a semi filling 100 gallons or more at a time?
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    Anyone drive sprinter for V3 Transportation?

    Getting back into expediting with a new fleet owner, former driver so he only has 1 van so I cant ask to speak with his other drivers or anything like that, so I'm just wondering if anyone on here happens to drive for V3 in a van and could answer some questions for me? How many miles are you...
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    Sprinter refrigerated frieght, does it exist?

    Been entertaining the idea of fitting the back 8-10ft of a sprinter to be temp controlled. Is there freight to justify this? Common or rare? Sent from my SM-G920V using EO Forums mobile app
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    Expedite companies that lease on older vans?

    Are there any expedite companies out there that will accept a van that's 02-05ish?
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