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  1. Eric1

    GVW help

    It may have been an upfitters I'm not 100% sure. But to be safe would i just follow the GVW instead of the combination of steer and drive?
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    GVW help

    Hello everyone, I have a question regarding a Gross Vehicle Weight sticker on the inside of a door. One line states GVW = 15000 Next two lines break down the steer axle and the drive axle, which equal around 17,000. I would of though those two should equal the GVW (15000), but I might be...
  3. Eric1

    6.0 or 7.3

    Thanks guys for all the replies. Sent from my PC36100 using EO Forums
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    6.0 or 7.3

    Hello everyone, I was wondering if a few of you would give your opinions on a couple engines when compared side by side. One is the Gm 6.0 gas engine the other is Ford 7.3 diesel. GM has 28k on it Ford has a little over 100k Just want to know which would be over all a better engine to go with...
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    Courier Service

    Hi, thanks for recommending prestige expedite for the courier runs I had question earlier. Would you by any chance know what pay is like for compact cars in the courier division? Eric Sent from my PC36100 using EO Forums
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    Courier Service

    OOps sorry .... Michigan is my home.
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    Courier Service

    Hello Everyone, Just wanted to ask if anyone knows of a reputable Courier company that takes on compact vehicles for courier work (small packages, medical labs work, legal papers, etc) .... I would appreciate any and all help pointing me to some good people that could possible need a small...
  8. Eric1

    CDL A and 18 wheels.

    I just recently went through a CDL school, got my licence with a few extra endorcements, got into a reputable company and half way through my training began to realize that a big rig may not be for me. Now hours of operation happened to be over night having to sleep during the day, so my body...
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    Driver License .... Applying/Renewal

    I know that some states can print licenses at DMV branches and some do through the mail from Centralized printing shops.... Does anyone here know which side is Michigan on? Are there some branches in MI that you could walk in and get your license renewed or corrections made and walk out...
  10. Eric1

    Please Help

    I posted a topic in General Forum today and it comes up as printable version, where no one can reply. I'm not sure what i did wrong.
  11. Eric1

    Driver License ..... Mail OR Print

    I know that some states can print licenses at DMV branches and some do through the mail from Centralized printing shops.... Does anyone here know which side is Michigan on? Are there some branches in MI that you could walk in and get your license renewed or corrections made and walk out...
  12. Eric1

    Should driver film or record all encounters with shippers and receivers?

    Could someone upload an example of what a log journal page looks like(blank one) ? Sent from my PC36100 using EO Forums
  13. Eric1

    TST Expediting

    Does anyone have any info on this company? "TST Expeditors" Thanks in advance. Sent from my PC36100 using EO Forums
  14. Eric1

    What type of MPG to expect .....

    I was wondering if some of the drivers could list what engine they have and what type of miles they get out of it (Loaded & Unloaded) .... I'm only interested in C and D units, or Class 7 and 8. (I did try to search this topic before posting, but it would not let me search "MPG", saying it...
  15. Eric1

    Please Help me choose a company with a GOOD safety rating.

    Wow....that is soo great...thanks guys. Sent from my PC36100 using EO Forums
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    Please Help me choose a company with a GOOD safety rating.

    Hi guys and girls, I know this is an Expeditors Forum, but I have got all my help here before and learned a lot just sitting back and reading, I wanted to know if you guys could help me narrow my pick of a few companies I'm looking at as a Student Grad (CDL School). I'm pretty much looking for...
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    Mercedes-Benz New Ultra-Green Tractor Trailer

    Check out what the Germans are working on. In the U.S. alone, there are an estimated 2 million tractor trailers in active service. Trailers serve as the main transportation method for goods in much of the world, and are also big contributors of greenhouse gases and other air pollution...
  18. Eric1

    Average Weight

    So then is it rare in this business(expediting) that loads are above 30,000 pounds ? .... I mean do T/T then most of the time carry loads that Class 8 ST can handle (unless the loads dimensions are too long for the box ofcourse) ?
  19. Eric1

    Average Weight

    I ran into a thread earlier that equipment was being discussed in, as to how the industry is changing and what equipment is fading out and what is most likely is gonna be more productive equipment, so i thought i'd ask what (other then vans) is everyone running now and on average what type of...
  20. Eric1

    Panther Sitting at Truck Stops

    Hey Newtothis .... we should be positioning ourselves like the tick, the spider and the cat at all this INFORMATION since we are in the right place at the right time while Turtle is giving it away for free ... haha :cool:
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